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Pretoria is officially selected as the capital of the ZAR. The seat of government was transferred from Potchefstroom to Pretori
… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 9, p. 107 | ---, (2005). 'Pretoria … Pretoria is officially selected as the…
The Rev. Arnold Stofile, secretary of the Border region of the United Democratic Front, is released from prison on humanitarian
… The Rev. Arnold Stofile, secretary of the Border region of the United Democratic Front, is released from prison on …
The Minister of Defence, P.W. Botha, announces a reshuffle of senior defence force posts to increase the efficiency of the coun
… The Minister of Defence, P.W. Botha, announces a reshuffle of senior defence force posts to increase the efficiency of the coun …
The US’s deputy State Department spokesperson Adam Ereli praises the efforts of South African President Thabo Mbeki who, on the
… The US’s deputy State Department spokesperson Adam Ereli praises the efforts of South African President Thabo Mbeki who, on the …
The Star reports that a Group Areas Bill, which sought to increase drastically the penalties for contravention of the Group Are
… The Star reports that a Group Areas Bill, which sought to increase drastically the penalties for contravention of the Group Are …
A bomb explosion, shattering the Johannesburg office of the Department of Foreign Affairs, is the forty-second attack by ANC sa
… A bomb explosion, shattering the Johannesburg office of the Department of Foreign Affairs, is the forty-second attack by ANC sa …
The Prime Minister announces the appointment of a Commission of Inquiry into the reporting of defence matters, to be headed by
… The Prime Minister announces the appointment of a Commission of Inquiry into the reporting of defence matters, to be headed by …
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) joined the offices of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in South Africa
… The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) joined the offices of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in South Africa …
Representatives of the Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa), the National Council of Trade Unions (Nactu), and the Con
… Representatives of the Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa), the National Council of Trade Unions (Nactu), and the Con …
The Joint Committee of the First and Sixth Committees of the General Assembly adopts a French-Mexican proposal, supported by In
… The Joint Committee of the First and Sixth Committees of the General Assembly adopts a French-Mexican proposal, …
The first peace conference with Israel and her Arab neighbours opens in Geneva. Jordan, Israel, Egypt, the United States, the S
… The first peace conference with Israel and her Arab neighbours opens in Geneva. Jordan, Israel, Egypt, the United States, the S …
Justice John Foxcroft rejects the plea for acquittal of Allan Boesak’s defence and postpones the case until the following year.
… Justice John Foxcroft rejects the plea for acquittal of Allan Boesak’s defence and postpones the case until the following year. …
Prof. Christian Gustav Waldemar Schumann, dean of the faculty for economy at the University of Stellenbosch and member of the h
… Prof. Christian Gustav Waldemar Schumann, dean of the faculty for economy at the University of Stellenbosch and member of the h …
SA signs agreement with Namibia relating to the administration of the judicial system after the incorporation of Walvis Bay int
… SA signs agreement with Namibia relating to the administration of the judicial system after the incorporation of Walvis Bay int …
The Slagtersnek rebels are tried in the Uithenhage landdros court. One is reprieved by Lord Charles Somerset, the other, Cornel
… The Slagtersnek rebels are tried in the Uithenhage landdros court. One is reprieved by Lord Charles Somerset, the other, Cornel …
The General Assembly declares that the South African regime has "no right to represent the people of South Africa" an
… The General Assembly declares that the South African regime has "no right to represent the people of South Africa" an …
The United Nations Security Council reaffirms the mandatory arms embargo, and, for the first time requests that all states refr
… The United Nations Security Council reaffirms the mandatory arms embargo, and, for the first time requests that all states refr …
A White extremist group, the ‘Wit Kommando’ claims responsibility for the bombing of the offices of Professor F.A. Maritz at th
… A White extremist group, the ‘Wit Kommando’ claims responsibility for the bombing of the offices of Professor F.A. Maritz at th …
The first of the ‘Bantustans’ comes into existence when the Minister of Bantu Administration and Development, De Wet Nel, opens
… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 2, p. 89 … The first of the ‘Bantustans’ comes into existence when the Minister…
Chief Albert Luthuli delivers his Nobel Lecture in Oslo after receiving the Peace Prize the previous day. The government issued
… Luthuli delivers his Nobel Lecture in Oslo after receiving the Peace Prize the previous day. The government issued …
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, to which SA is a party, is signed in Montego Bay.
… The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, to which SA is a party, is signed in Montego Bay. …
SA’s new constitution is enacted by parliament, signalling the end of apartheid and the birth of the new South Africa.
… (2004). Milestones, The Star , 23 Dec … SA’s new constitution is enacted by parliament, signalling the end of apartheid and the birth of the new South Africa…
The Secretary-General submitted a report to the Security Council on the efforts to establish peace and to promote multi-party n
… The Secretary-General submitted a report to the Security Council on the efforts to establish peace and to promote multi-party n …
Cecil John Rhodes gives evidence before the South African Committee of the House of Commons on the Jameson Raid enquiry.
… Cecil John Rhodes gives evidence before the South African Committee of the House of Commons on the Jameson Raid enquiry. …
SA signs agreement with the Republic of China concerning the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion
… SA signs agreement with the Republic of China concerning the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion …
President Samora Machel of Mozambique declares solidarity with the plight of the South African people, as a reaction to the mas
… Samora Machel of Mozambique declares solidarity with the plight of the South African people, as a reaction to the mas …
The South African Defence Force (SADF) admits the existence of a secret unit called the Civil Co-operation Bureau (CCB), which
… The South African Defence Force (SADF) admits the existence of a secret unit called the Civil Co-operation Bureau (CCB), which …
With the return of President Lucas Mangope to office after the short-lived coup, students at the University of Bophuthatswana d
… With the return of President Lucas Mangope to office after the short-lived coup, students at the University of Bophuthatswana d …
The appointment of South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States, R.F. ‘Pik’ Botha, as the country’s next foreign minister, is
… 11February 1977 ”“ In a 'Declaration of Commitment' the Bishops' Conference states it will promote Black … consciousness in solidarity with all those who…
Prime Minister J.C. Smuts announces the intention of the government to introduce new legislation to replace the Pegging Act, du
… Prime Minister J.C. Smuts announces the intention of the government to introduce new legislation to replace the Pegging Act, du …