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Sir Abe Bailey, Rand mine magnate and politician, marries Mary Westenra, pilot who was later awarded a DBE (Dame of the British

… Sir Abe Bailey, Rand mine magnate and politician, marries Mary Westenra, pilot who was later …

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A Rhodesian plane is shot down with a SAM 7 missile and thirty-eight of the fifty-six passengers are killed instantly, while gu

… A Rhodesian plane is shot down with a SAM 7 missile and thirty-eight of the fifty-six passengers are killed …

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The town of Mafeking is officially surrendered by the Republic of South Africa to the Republic of Bophuthatswana, and upon its

… of South Africa to the Republic of Bophuthatswana, and upon its …

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Dr Mark Erdman and his wife, Arnaz Mehta, discovers a coelacanth in a fish market in Manado on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesi

… Dr Mark Erdman and his wife, Arnaz Mehta, discovers a coelacanth in a fish …

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The notorious Foster gang under leadership of William Foster, who stole and raided from 1912 to 1914, commit suicide in Johanne

… Foster gang under leadership of William Foster, who stole and raided from 1912 to 1914, commit suicide in Johanne …

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A fistfight between parliamentarians of the ANC and National Party erupts in the parliament in Cape Town. Johnny de Lange of th

… A fistfight between parliamentarians of the ANC and National Party erupts in the parliament in Cape Town. …

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Samuel Bonnin Hobson, school inspector of the Cape Province and co-author with his brother, G.C. Hobson, of animal stories, is

… Samuel Bonnin Hobson, school inspector of the Cape Province and co-author with his brother, G.C. Hobson, of animal …

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Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, first president of the Transvaal elected in 1857 and founder of Pretoria, is born on the farm Preto

… first president of the Transvaal elected in 1857 and founder of Pretoria, is born on the farm Preto …

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Up to this date the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights has awarded land to 115 194 beneficiaries and financial compensati

… of Land Rights has awarded land to 115 194 beneficiaries and financial compensati …

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It is officially announced that the British and South African naval units will engage in a month of joint manoeuvres in South A

… It is officially announced that the British and South African naval units will engage in a month of joint …

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Jacob Molekele, 16 years old, is shot in head by policeman during altercation between police and other arrested youths in polic

… in head by policeman during altercation between police and other arrested youths in polic …

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Jacob Molekele, 16 years old, is shot in head by policeman during altercation between police and other arrested youths in polic

… in head by policeman during altercation between police and other arrested youths in polic …

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Col. Robert Jacob Gordon, Dutch officer and explorer of Scottish descent, after whom Gordon’s Bay is called, is born in Doesbur

… Col. Robert Jacob Gordon, Dutch officer and explorer of Scottish descent, after whom Gordon’s Bay is …

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Roelof Temmingh, SA composer and organist, is born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He emigrates with his family in 1958 to SA.

… Roelof Temmingh, SA composer and organist, is born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He …

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Thousands are killed after terrorists crashed hijacked airliners into the World Trade Centre in New York and the Pentagon in Wa

… hijacked airliners into the World Trade Centre in New York and the Pentagon in Wa …

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Nicolaas Jacobus de Wet, politician and Chief Justice of the Union of South Africa, is born in Aliwal North district, CC.

… Nicolaas Jacobus de Wet, politician and Chief Justice of the Union of South Africa, is born in …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: The youngest Boer commandant, 19 year old Commandant Piet van der Merwe and twenty-three burgers are killed i

… Boer commandant, 19 year old Commandant Piet van der Merwe and twenty-three burgers are killed i …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: The youngest Boer commandant, 19 year old Commandant Piet van der Merwe and twenty-three burgers are killed i

… Boer commandant, 19 year old Commandant Piet van der Merwe and twenty-three burgers are killed i …

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Thomas Mokopu Mofolo, Basuto author who tried to capture the customs and spirit of the African people, dies in Teyateyaneng, Ba

… Mofolo, Basuto author who tried to capture the customs and spirit of the African people, dies in Teyateyaneng, Ba …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Gen. Buller, with 12,000 men and forty-eight guns, attack Gen. Botha’s position at Paardeplaats, near Lyden

… Anglo-Boer War 2: Gen. Buller, with 12,000 men and forty-eight guns, attack Gen. Botha’s position at …

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Ndamase, son of Pondo chief Faku and first paramount chief of Western Pondoland, dies. In 1869 Governor Sir Philip Wodehouse at

… Ndamase, son of Pondo chief Faku and first paramount chief of Western Pondoland, dies. In 1869 …

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Abraham Faure, clergyman and author moving spirit behind the convocation of the first DRC synod in 1824, is born in Stellenbosc

… Abraham Faure, clergyman and author moving spirit behind the convocation of the first …

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Workers in Nigeria’s key oil industry, air traffic controllers and others launch a strike in a bid to force out the military-ba

… in Nigeria’s key oil industry, air traffic controllers and others launch a strike in a bid to force out the …

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Explorer and navigator Vasco da Gama arrives in Lisbon after completing his voyage to India around the Cape of Good Hope.

… Explorer and navigator Vasco da Gama arrives in Lisbon after …

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Three men accused of plotting to kidnap African National Congress leaders in London and then flying them to South Africa claim

… to kidnap African National Congress leaders in London and then flying them to South Africa claim …

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The National Security Act No 13 comes into effect in SA. Providing for detention without trial, banning of individuals and ou

… for detention without trial, banning of individuals and ou …

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A coup attempt fails in African nation of Chad. The government accuses Egypt of playing role in the attempt and breaks diplomat

… government accuses Egypt of playing role in the attempt and breaks diplomat …

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Lord Milner arrives back in Cape Town and the Cape Ministry produces a list of complaints to substantiate their opinion that th

… Lord Milner arrives back in Cape Town and the Cape Ministry produces a list of complaints to …

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Police seize documents and videos from the home of the general secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU)

… Police seize documents and videos from the home of the general secretary of the …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Officially recorded camp population for White camps is 105 347 and the camp fatalities for August stand at

… recorded camp population for White camps is 105 347 and the camp fatalities for August stand at …

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Sir Abe Bailey, Rand mine magnate and politician, marries Mary Westenra, pilot who was later awarded a DBE (Dame of the British

A Rhodesian plane is shot down with a SAM 7 missile and thirty-eight of the fifty-six passengers are killed instantly, while gu

The town of Mafeking is officially surrendered by the Republic of South Africa to the Republic of Bophuthatswana, and upon its

Dr Mark Erdman and his wife, Arnaz Mehta, discovers a coelacanth in a fish market in Manado on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesi

The notorious Foster gang under leadership of William Foster, who stole and raided from 1912 to 1914, commit suicide in Johanne

A fistfight between parliamentarians of the ANC and National Party erupts in the parliament in Cape Town. Johnny de Lange of th

Samuel Bonnin Hobson, school inspector of the Cape Province and co-author with his brother, G.C. Hobson, of animal stories, is

Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, first president of the Transvaal elected in 1857 and founder of Pretoria, is born on the farm Preto

Up to this date the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights has awarded land to 115 194 beneficiaries and financial compensati

It is officially announced that the British and South African naval units will engage in a month of joint manoeuvres in South A

Jacob Molekele, 16 years old, is shot in head by policeman during altercation between police and other arrested youths in polic

Jacob Molekele, 16 years old, is shot in head by policeman during altercation between police and other arrested youths in polic

Col. Robert Jacob Gordon, Dutch officer and explorer of Scottish descent, after whom Gordon’s Bay is called, is born in Doesbur

Roelof Temmingh, SA composer and organist, is born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He emigrates with his family in 1958 to SA.

Thousands are killed after terrorists crashed hijacked airliners into the World Trade Centre in New York and the Pentagon in Wa

Nicolaas Jacobus de Wet, politician and Chief Justice of the Union of South Africa, is born in Aliwal North district, CC.

Anglo-Boer War 2: The youngest Boer commandant, 19 year old Commandant Piet van der Merwe and twenty-three burgers are killed i

Anglo-Boer War 2: The youngest Boer commandant, 19 year old Commandant Piet van der Merwe and twenty-three burgers are killed i

Thomas Mokopu Mofolo, Basuto author who tried to capture the customs and spirit of the African people, dies in Teyateyaneng, Ba

Anglo-Boer War 2: Gen. Buller, with 12,000 men and forty-eight guns, attack Gen. Botha’s position at Paardeplaats, near Lyden

Ndamase, son of Pondo chief Faku and first paramount chief of Western Pondoland, dies. In 1869 Governor Sir Philip Wodehouse at

Abraham Faure, clergyman and author moving spirit behind the convocation of the first DRC synod in 1824, is born in Stellenbosc

Workers in Nigeria’s key oil industry, air traffic controllers and others launch a strike in a bid to force out the military-ba

Explorer and navigator Vasco da Gama arrives in Lisbon after completing his voyage to India around the Cape of Good Hope.

Three men accused of plotting to kidnap African National Congress leaders in London and then flying them to South Africa claim

The National Security Act No 13 comes into effect in SA. Providing for detention without trial, banning of individuals and ou

A coup attempt fails in African nation of Chad. The government accuses Egypt of playing role in the attempt and breaks diplomat

Lord Milner arrives back in Cape Town and the Cape Ministry produces a list of complaints to substantiate their opinion that th

Police seize documents and videos from the home of the general secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU)

Anglo-Boer War 2: Officially recorded camp population for White camps is 105 347 and the camp fatalities for August stand at