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EventThe SA author and journalist, Herman Charles Bosman, shoots and kills his stepbrother David Russell during a quarrel
… in Johannesburg, he became involved in an argument with his stepbrother, David Russell, and shot him dead on impulse. … for four and a half years, from the…
Five more people die in overnight violence in South African townships bringing the death toll during a two-day strike by Black
… overnight violence in South African townships bringing the death toll during a two-day strike by Black …
The Star reports that two men, Elliot Nkuma and Joseph Mahlalela were sentenced to death for the ‘necklace’ murder of M. Mpapne
… men, Elliot Nkuma and Joseph Mahlalela were sentenced to death for the ‘necklace’ murder of M. Mpapne …
Anglo-Boer War 2: In Bethlehem, OFS, a Black man called Frans is tried by the British, found guilty, sentenced to death and h
… Frans is tried by the British, found guilty, sentenced to death and h …
Three ANC members are sentenced to death for attacks directed against the Moroka and Orlando Police stations in Soweto and the
… Three ANC members are sentenced to death for attacks directed against the Moroka and Orlando …
Rwandan refugees trickle into Zaire now Congo after the border is opened, to escape filthy, crowded camps where death from chol
… border is opened, to escape filthy, crowded camps where death from chol …
In terms of a new General Laws Amendment Bill, the death penalty is extended to people who have undergone sabotage training wit
… In terms of a new General Laws Amendment Bill, the death penalty is extended to people who have undergone …
Twelve Mdantsane men are sentenced to death on each of five counts of murder after being found guilty without extenuating circu
… Twelve Mdantsane men are sentenced to death on each of five counts of murder after being found …
The death toll reaches at least 100 in Algeria after a two-day surge of massacres attributed to the Armed Islamic Group.
… The death toll reaches at least 100 in Algeria after a two-day …
Clashes between pro-Inkatha hostel dwellers and residents continue in Soweto, with the death toll in the area rising to fifty-t
… hostel dwellers and residents continue in Soweto, with the death toll in the area rising to fifty-t …
Clashes between pro-Inkatha hostel dwellers and residents continue in Soweto, with the death toll in the area rising to fifty-t
… hostel dwellers and residents continue in Soweto, with the death toll in the area rising to fifty-t …
The chauffeur of Chief Mhlabunzima, who was a witness at the inquest into the Chief’s death, is killed in the Natal Midlands.
… who was a witness at the inquest into the Chief’s death, is killed in the Natal Midlands. …
An inquest into the death of Ernest Dipale, who had died in custody in Johannesburg Security Police headquarters in August 1982
… An inquest into the death of Ernest Dipale, who had died in custody in …
Hutu refugees flee the refugee camp at Kibeho, Zaire, after soldiers gun down thousands or are trampled to death in stampedes.
… after soldiers gun down thousands or are trampled to death in stampedes. …
Reinhold Gregorowski, the judge who sentenced the leaders of the Reform Committee to death after the failure of the Jameson Rai
… judge who sentenced the leaders of the Reform Committee to death after the failure of the Jameson Rai …
Tallal Khaled Kaddourah and Safik Hussein el-Anda, under death sentence in Greece for their part in the 5 August terrorist atta
… Tallal Khaled Kaddourah and Safik Hussein el-Anda, under death sentence in Greece for their part in the 5 August …
Nigeria’s former deputy leader, Gen Oladipyo Diya, and five others are sentenced to death by firing squad for plotting to overt
… Gen Oladipyo Diya, and five others are sentenced to death by firing squad for plotting to overt …
Reinhold Gregorowski, the judge who sentenced the leaders of the Reform Committee to death after the failure of the Jameson Rai
… judge who sentenced the leaders of the Reform Committee to death after the failure of the Jameson Rai …
Following the death of Lord Carnarvon in Egypt, owners of Egyptian antiquities swamp the British Museum in the hope that they w
… Following the death of Lord Carnarvon in Egypt, owners of Egyptian …
Sir Evelyn Baring, Governor of Kenya, imposes a death penalty for all those who organise the taking of the Mau Mau oath.
… Sir Evelyn Baring, Governor of Kenya, imposes a death penalty for all those who organise the taking of the …
Five men are burned to death in Mdantsane, Ciskei. Mr M. Vellum escapes after already set alight with the five who died.
… Five men are burned to death in Mdantsane, Ciskei. Mr M. Vellum escapes after …
Alleged date of death of Makana by drowning while trying to escape from Robben Island, where he was imprisoned. He struggled
… Alleged date of death of Makana by drowning while trying to escape from …
EventExplorer and navigator Vasco da Gama completes his voyage round the Cape of Good Hope to India
… the son of an explorer, however little else is known about his early life. Da Gama was said to have been educated in the … making landfall on the southern…
BiographyAdrian Leftwich
… (now Western Cape), in 1940 in a liberal Jewish family. His father was a doctor, and his mother gave piano lessons and carried out charitable … mandatory…
BiographyOmar Badsha
… small but influential Gujarati Vhora Muslim community. His grandparents immigrated to South Africa from India in the … the formation of the Union of South…
Sushila Gandhi
… , which she took full control of after her husband’s death. Unfortunately, she was not able to save the paper, which closed down before her death at the age…
BiographyEudy Simelane
… dumped in a ditch just outside KwaThema. Following her death, it became clear that Simelane’s status as an openly … to life imprisonment—stated that he “was…
Statement To The Indian People On The Eve Of His Trial, January 30, 1941
… Statement To The Indian People On The Eve Of His Trial, January 30, 1941 …
Former president P.W. Botha (82) marries Barbara Robertson (52) in his home in Wilderness.
… P.W. Botha (82) marries Barbara Robertson (52) in his home in Wilderness. …
The Minister of Labour exercises his power under the Bantu Labour Relations Regulation Bill
… The Minister of Labour exercises his power under the Bantu Labour Relations Regulation Bill …