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Esther Franks, physician and first woman ophthalmic surgeon to practise in SA, dies in Pretoria. She was a pioneer in the fight

… Esther Franks, physician and first woman ophthalmic surgeon to practise in SA, dies in …

This day in history

Electricity comes to Durban when the mayor, Mrs George Payne, pulls a switch and parts of the town are bathed in light.

… to Durban when the mayor, Mrs George Payne, pulls a switch and parts of the town are bathed in light. …

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South African Black nationalist Nelson Mandela and his wife, Winnie, arrive in New York City for a ticker-tape parade in their

… South African Black nationalist Nelson Mandela and his wife, Winnie, arrive in New York City for a …

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Twelve Africans (eleven men and one woman) appear in court in Pretoria accused of setting up a transport route to smuggle recru

… Twelve Africans (eleven men and one woman) appear in court in Pretoria accused of setting …

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Hieronymus Cruse (57), German born explorer and soldier in the service of the Dutch East India Company, who led several barter

… Hieronymus Cruse (57), German born explorer and soldier in the service of the Dutch East India Company, …

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J.T. Kruger, former Minister of Justice, Police and Prisons, is elected President of the Senate on the nomination of P.W. Botha

… J.T. Kruger, former Minister of Justice, Police and Prisons, is elected President of the Senate on the …

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Theophilus (Offy) Shepstone, son of Sir Theophilus and adviser of Mbandzeni, chief of the Swazi nation, is born in Fort Peddie.

… Theophilus (Offy) Shepstone, son of Sir Theophilus and adviser of Mbandzeni, chief of the Swazi nation, is born …

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Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki, State President of SA, is born in Idutywa, Transkei, one of four children of Epainette and Govan Mbeki.

… in Idutywa, Transkei, one of four children of Epainette and Govan Mbeki. …

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SA signs an agreement with Southern Rhodesia for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with res

… Southern Rhodesia for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with res …

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The ANC begins an open-ended campaign of public protest with a day of rallies, work stoppages and threats of a crippling genera

… of public protest with a day of rallies, work stoppages and threats of a crippling genera …

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A four-day conference (16-19 June) to examine racism, colonialism and apartheid in South Africa is held in Lisbon, Portugal, or

… conference (16-19 June) to examine racism, colonialism and apartheid in South Africa is held in Lisbon, Portugal, or …

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Governor Sir Benjamin D’Urban proclaims a broad belt of land between the Keiskamma and Buffalo Rivers as the Province of Queen

… proclaims a broad belt of land between the Keiskamma and Buffalo Rivers as the Province of Queen …

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SA signs treaty with the Perishable Products Export Control Board for the ocean conveyance of goods between South Africa and Eu

… for the ocean conveyance of goods between South Africa and Eu …

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After the 1914 Rebellion, General Christiaan de Wet is found guilty of high treason in the High Court, Bloemfontein, and senten

… guilty of high treason in the High Court, Bloemfontein, and senten …

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Johannes de Wet (80), champion for freedom of the press against Lord Charles Somerset and member of the Cape legislative assemb

… for freedom of the press against Lord Charles Somerset and member of the Cape legislative assemb …

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Judge Goldstone makes an urgent plea to the SAG for wider powers, more resources and greater co-operation for his investigation

… an urgent plea to the SAG for wider powers, more resources and greater co-operation for his investigation …

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In a move set to keep SA and Africa on the European Union’s (EU’s) radar screen, President Thabo Mbeki leads a top delegation o

… In a move set to keep SA and Africa on the European Union’s (EU’s) radar screen, …

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In line with the Record of Understanding reached between the SAG and ANC, forty-two political prisoners are released. The Natio

… with the Record of Understanding reached between the SAG and ANC, forty-two political prisoners are released. The Natio …

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Ronald (Ronnie) Kasrils, Minister of Intelligence of the Republic of South Africa since 29 April 2004 and former member of the

… of the Republic of South Africa since 29 April 2004 and former member of the …

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The Rev. Francis Owen (52), founder of a mission station in Zululand, secretary of Dingane and eyewitness to the killing of Pie

… of a mission station in Zululand, secretary of Dingane and eyewitness to the killing of Pie …

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The away match between the Bafana Bafana, SA soccer team, and Zambia, ends in a tie with 1 goal scored by each team.

… The away match between the Bafana Bafana, SA soccer team, and Zambia, ends in a tie with 1 goal scored by each team. …

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SA signs agreement with Romania for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes

… with Romania for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes …

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Five Germans and two Egyptians are wounded when Islamic militants fire on them in an attempt to cripple Egypt’s tourist industr

… Five Germans and two Egyptians are wounded when Islamic militants fire on …

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Britain and France agree to accept a Middle East cease-fire in the Suez War if UN forces can keep the peace.

… Britain and France agree to accept a Middle East cease-fire in the …

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Lydia van Niekerk, professor of literature and first woman to be appointed to the chair at the University of Stellenbosch, dies

… Lydia van Niekerk, professor of literature and first woman to be appointed to the chair at the …

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The UN General Assembly decides that the Indian complaint against South Africa should be considered jointly by the First and Si

… South Africa should be considered jointly by the First and Si …

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The H F Verwoerd Dam in the Orange Free State has been renamed the Gariep Dam with immediate effect, Water Affairs and Forestry

… the Gariep Dam with immediate effect, Water Affairs and Forestry …

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SA cricket players record their first ever innings win over England when they beat Nassar Hussain’s tourists by an innings and

… when they beat Nassar Hussain’s tourists by an innings and …

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Congo reaches a cease-fire agreement in Paris with Uganda and Rwanda, which support rebels in Congo, but the rebel groups thems

… Congo reaches a cease-fire agreement in Paris with Uganda and Rwanda, which support rebels in Congo, but the rebel …

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The Afrikaner Broederbond (AB) adopts a new constitution, which will allow women and all race groups as members, as long as the

… (AB) adopts a new constitution, which will allow women and all race groups as members, as long as the …

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Esther Franks, physician and first woman ophthalmic surgeon to practise in SA, dies in Pretoria. She was a pioneer in the fight

Electricity comes to Durban when the mayor, Mrs George Payne, pulls a switch and parts of the town are bathed in light.

South African Black nationalist Nelson Mandela and his wife, Winnie, arrive in New York City for a ticker-tape parade in their

Twelve Africans (eleven men and one woman) appear in court in Pretoria accused of setting up a transport route to smuggle recru

Hieronymus Cruse (57), German born explorer and soldier in the service of the Dutch East India Company, who led several barter

J.T. Kruger, former Minister of Justice, Police and Prisons, is elected President of the Senate on the nomination of P.W. Botha

Theophilus (Offy) Shepstone, son of Sir Theophilus and adviser of Mbandzeni, chief of the Swazi nation, is born in Fort Peddie.

Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki, State President of SA, is born in Idutywa, Transkei, one of four children of Epainette and Govan Mbeki.

SA signs an agreement with Southern Rhodesia for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with res

The ANC begins an open-ended campaign of public protest with a day of rallies, work stoppages and threats of a crippling genera

A four-day conference (16-19 June) to examine racism, colonialism and apartheid in South Africa is held in Lisbon, Portugal, or

Governor Sir Benjamin D’Urban proclaims a broad belt of land between the Keiskamma and Buffalo Rivers as the Province of Queen

SA signs treaty with the Perishable Products Export Control Board for the ocean conveyance of goods between South Africa and Eu

After the 1914 Rebellion, General Christiaan de Wet is found guilty of high treason in the High Court, Bloemfontein, and senten

Johannes de Wet (80), champion for freedom of the press against Lord Charles Somerset and member of the Cape legislative assemb

Judge Goldstone makes an urgent plea to the SAG for wider powers, more resources and greater co-operation for his investigation

In a move set to keep SA and Africa on the European Union’s (EU’s) radar screen, President Thabo Mbeki leads a top delegation o

In line with the Record of Understanding reached between the SAG and ANC, forty-two political prisoners are released. The Natio

Ronald (Ronnie) Kasrils, Minister of Intelligence of the Republic of South Africa since 29 April 2004 and former member of the

The Rev. Francis Owen (52), founder of a mission station in Zululand, secretary of Dingane and eyewitness to the killing of Pie

The away match between the Bafana Bafana, SA soccer team, and Zambia, ends in a tie with 1 goal scored by each team.

SA signs agreement with Romania for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes

Five Germans and two Egyptians are wounded when Islamic militants fire on them in an attempt to cripple Egypt’s tourist industr

Britain and France agree to accept a Middle East cease-fire in the Suez War if UN forces can keep the peace.

Lydia van Niekerk, professor of literature and first woman to be appointed to the chair at the University of Stellenbosch, dies

The UN General Assembly decides that the Indian complaint against South Africa should be considered jointly by the First and Si

The H F Verwoerd Dam in the Orange Free State has been renamed the Gariep Dam with immediate effect, Water Affairs and Forestry

SA cricket players record their first ever innings win over England when they beat Nassar Hussain’s tourists by an innings and

Congo reaches a cease-fire agreement in Paris with Uganda and Rwanda, which support rebels in Congo, but the rebel groups thems

The Afrikaner Broederbond (AB) adopts a new constitution, which will allow women and all race groups as members, as long as the