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The United Party declares that it will oppose the National Party’s policy and will moot a certain measure of self-government fo
… declares that it will oppose the National Party’s policy and will moot a certain measure of self-government fo …
The two Voortrekker states, one east of the Drakensberg and one west, unite to form the Republic of Natalia. Practical diffic
… The two Voortrekker states, one east of the Drakensberg and one west, unite to form the Republic of Natalia. …
A young Pretoria couple starts legal action against 1 Military Hospital for at least R800 000 for trauma and shock, when a doct
… 1 Military Hospital for at least R800 000 for trauma and shock, when a doct …
It is announced that President F.W. de Klerk and African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela are awarded the Nobel Peace Pr
… It is announced that President F.W. de Klerk and African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela are …
Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate and a critic of the Nigerian government, returns to his homeland for the first time in four years
… Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate and a critic of the Nigerian government, returns to his …
Jabulani Albert Ntuli, SA artist and illustrator of the Bantubibel in 1977, with Laduma Madela, is born in Eshowe district, Nat
… Jabulani Albert Ntuli, SA artist and illustrator of the Bantubibel in 1977, with Laduma …
Prince Harry, third in line to the British throne and known for his late-night parties, celebrates girlfriend Chelsy Davy’s 21s
… Prince Harry, third in line to the British throne and known for his late-night parties, celebrates girlfriend …
Milton Obote (81), Uganda’s former dictator who was first toppled by Idi Amin and overthrown again after a second stint in powe
… Uganda’s former dictator who was first toppled by Idi Amin and overthrown again after a second stint in powe …
Magdalena Gertruide (Magda) Sauer, first woman in SA to practise as a qualified architect and art critic of Die Burger, dies in
… first woman in SA to practise as a qualified architect and art critic of Die Burger, dies in …
At least 4,500 people die when two earthquakes strike North West Algeria. In El-Asnam (formerly Orleansville) and its surroundi
… North West Algeria. In El-Asnam (formerly Orleansville) and its surroundi …
Nandi, mother of Shaka and wife of Senzangakoma, dies of dysentery in her royal kraal at Mkinkini, halfway between modern Melmo
… Nandi, mother of Shaka and wife of Senzangakoma, dies of dysentery in her royal …
City Press reports that one suspected guerrilla was killed in a shootout with Ciskei police in October and two women are subseq
… was killed in a shootout with Ciskei police in October and two women are subseq …
The United Arab Republic informs the United Nations that it has banned South African ships from entering UAR ports, and that, w
… it has banned South African ships from entering UAR ports, and that, w …
Jacob Abraham Uitenhage de Mist and his daughter Augusta, with Mietje Versveld as company, leave on a 167-day journey of explor
… Jacob Abraham Uitenhage de Mist and his daughter Augusta, with Mietje Versveld as company, …
A meeting is held between Prime Minister John Vorster and eight ‘homeland’ leaders to discuss the unrest, which has left at lea
… A meeting is held between Prime Minister John Vorster and eight ‘homeland’ leaders to discuss the unrest, which has …
SA signs multilateral treaty on the principles governing the activities of states in the exploration and use of outer space. Al
… governing the activities of states in the exploration and use of outer space. Al …
South African artist and eminent portrait painter Neville Lewis is born in Cape Town. (Among his sitters were Field-Marshal Mon
… South African artist and eminent portrait painter Neville Lewis is born in Cape …
At least one-fifth of South Africa’s military is infected with the virus that causes AIDS, and Defence Minister Mosiuoa Lekota
… military is infected with the virus that causes AIDS, and Defence Minister Mosiuoa Lekota …
The Freedom Alliance is formed. It seeks to gain concession on federalism from the ANC and to displace the National Party.
… It seeks to gain concession on federalism from the ANC and to displace the National Party. …
Habib Mohamed (A.M.) Rajab, trader who possessed the biggest collection of oriental art in SA, and remembered for his role in p
… possessed the biggest collection of oriental art in SA, and remembered for his role in p …
SWAPO claims it was not responsible for placing landmines in the Caprivi Strip and that the guerrillas were not operating from
… not responsible for placing landmines in the Caprivi Strip and that the guerrillas were not operating from …
Stephanus Johannes Paulus (Fanie) Eloff (62), first notable sculptor born in SA and grandson of Paul Kruger, is born in Pretori
… (Fanie) Eloff (62), first notable sculptor born in SA and grandson of Paul Kruger, is born in Pretori …
Sixteen schoolchildren and their bus driver are killed in Algeria when their bus is sprayed by gunfire at a false road block.
… Sixteen schoolchildren and their bus driver are killed in Algeria when their bus is …
South African Pieter de Waal has been appointed as head of the sales and marketing division for BMW Motorrad worldwide – the
… Pieter de Waal has been appointed as head of the sales and marketing division for BMW Motorrad worldwide – the …
SA signs agreements with the government of the US on missile-related export/import restrictions and with the UN Development Pro
… of the US on missile-related export/import restrictions and with the UN Development Pro …
According to the SABS Metrication News of this date, ‘massmeter’ is now the correct name for scales and balances in SA.
… this date, ‘massmeter’ is now the correct name for scales and balances in SA. …
Adolph Gysbert (Sailor) Malan, SA fighter pilot during WWII and later national president of the Torch Commando, is born in Well
… Adolph Gysbert (Sailor) Malan, SA fighter pilot during WWII and later national president of the Torch Commando, is born …
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 …
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 …
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 …