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Anthony James (Tony) Leon, leader of the Democratic Alliance, is born in Durban. encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com

… (Tony) Leon, leader of the Democratic Alliance, is born in Durban. encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com …

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Convicted robber and “people’s poet”, appears in the Johannesburg magistrate’s court for allegedly assaulting his wife

… Convicted robber and “people’s poet”, appears in the Johannesburg magistrate’s court for allegedly …

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The first edition of Standpunte, mouthpiece of Afrikaans poets in the ‘30s and ‘40s, is published.

… first edition of Standpunte, mouthpiece of Afrikaans poets in the ‘30s and ‘40s, is published. …

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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) announces that a mysterious epidemic, which has been discovered in homosexual men, i

… that a mysterious epidemic, which has been discovered in homosexual men, i …

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The Progressive Party, 9-11 November, supports the idea of a federation of autonomous states in Southern Africa.

… supports the idea of a federation of autonomous states in Southern Africa. …

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Chief George Matanzima (82), a former prime minister of Transkei, dies at the Frontier Hospital in Queenstown.

… prime minister of Transkei, dies at the Frontier Hospital in Queenstown. …

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Runner-up in Mauritanian presidential elections, Mohamed Khouna Ould Haidallah, is arrested for allegedly inciting violence.

… Runner-up in Mauritanian presidential elections, Mohamed Khouna Ould …

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The Rev. Daniël Stephanus Botha (75), moderator of the Cape Dutch Reformed Church, dies in Stellenbosch.

… (75), moderator of the Cape Dutch Reformed Church, dies in Stellenbosch. …

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Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo is appointed head of state following a non-commissioned officers coup in Burkina Faso.

… head of state following a non-commissioned officers coup in Burkina Faso. …

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André le Roux du Toit (Koos Kombuis), SA singer and author, is born in Cape Town.

… Roux du Toit (Koos Kombuis), SA singer and author, is born in Cape Town. …

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Prof. Raymond Arthur Dart, SA anthropologist and expert on the Taung skull, dies in Sandton, Johannesburg.

… SA anthropologist and expert on the Taung skull, dies in Sandton, Johannesburg. …

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Fawcett Mathebe, ANC Youth League member, is knifed and killed and his car stolen in Soweto.

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee. | … League member, is knifed and killed and his car stolen in Soweto. …

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Bettie Cilliers-Barnard, SA painter and mother of actress Jana Celliers, is born in Rustenburg, Tvl.

… SA painter and mother of actress Jana Celliers, is born in Rustenburg, Tvl. …

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Military rule is re-imposed in Nigeria when General Sani Abacha ousts civilian leader Ernest Shonekan.

… Military rule is re-imposed in Nigeria when General Sani Abacha ousts civilian leader …

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The first gas lamp in Johannesburg is installed outside the landdros office on the Market Square.

… The first gas lamp in Johannesburg is installed outside the landdros office on …

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Suzette van der Merwe, former Miss South Africa, marries Owen Goss in Mulders Drift, near Krugersdorp.

… van der Merwe, former Miss South Africa, marries Owen Goss in Mulders Drift, near Krugersdorp. …

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The Commonwealth extends Zimbabwe’s suspension, imposed in 2002. Mugabe announces the country’s withdrawal from the organisatio

… The Commonwealth extends Zimbabwe’s suspension, imposed in 2002. Mugabe announces the country’s withdrawal from the …

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Christiaan Frederik Louis Leipoldt, SA poet, dramatist, journalist and physician, is born in Worcester, Western Cape.

… SA poet, dramatist, journalist and physician, is born in Worcester, Western Cape. …

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Lucas Manyane Mangope, president of the former homeland Bophuthatswana, is born in Motswedi, near Zeerust, Transvaal.

… president of the former homeland Bophuthatswana, is born in Motswedi, near Zeerust, Transvaal. …

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Christoffel Frederik Johannes Muller, theological professor at the theological seminary, Stellenbosch, is born in Graaff-Reinet

… at the theological seminary, Stellenbosch, is born in Graaff-Reinet …

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SA cricket player Aubrey Faulkner, great all-rounder in the early 20th century, is born.

… SA cricket player Aubrey Faulkner, great all-rounder in the early 20th century, is born. …

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Ten people are killed in two attacks on homes of IFP supporting Lushaba and Cele families.

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 268. … Ten people are killed in two attacks on homes of IFP supporting Lushaba and Cele …

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A Legislative Assembly is instituted in the Venda homeland, with partial self-government granted on 1 Feb. 1973.

… A Legislative Assembly is instituted in the Venda homeland, with partial self-government granted …

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Jan F.E. Cilliers (70), SA poet of “Die Vlakte” and other poems, dies in Harrismith, OFS.

… (70), SA poet of “Die Vlakte” and other poems, dies in Harrismith, OFS. …

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Olusegun Obasanjo becomes Nigeria’s first civilian president in fifteen years, ending a string of disastrous military regimes.

… Obasanjo becomes Nigeria’s first civilian president in fifteen years, ending a string of disastrous military …

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Prof. Izak Daniël Bosman (50), professor of history at the University of Pretoria, dies in Pretoria.

… professor of history at the University of Pretoria, dies in Pretoria. …

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African National Congress president Nelson Mandela addresses a freedom rally in Mmabatho, Bophuthatswana, a week after the nomi

… president Nelson Mandela addresses a freedom rally in Mmabatho, Bophuthatswana, a week after the nomi …

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Jan Stephanus de Villiers, organist and first South African composer of importance, is born in Paarl.

… and first South African composer of importance, is born in Paarl. …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: The British under Lord Roberts conquers the Boers in the battle of Driefontein.

… War 2: The British under Lord Roberts conquers the Boers in the battle of Driefontein. …

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’Doctor’ Mkopidi Motsisi, witness to killing of an ANC activist, is shot dead in Sharpeville, PWV.

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 254. … witness to killing of an ANC activist, is shot dead in Sharpeville, PWV. …

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Anthony James (Tony) Leon, leader of the Democratic Alliance, is born in Durban. encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com

Convicted robber and “people’s poet”, appears in the Johannesburg magistrate’s court for allegedly assaulting his wife

The first edition of Standpunte, mouthpiece of Afrikaans poets in the ‘30s and ‘40s, is published.

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) announces that a mysterious epidemic, which has been discovered in homosexual men, i

The Progressive Party, 9-11 November, supports the idea of a federation of autonomous states in Southern Africa.

Chief George Matanzima (82), a former prime minister of Transkei, dies at the Frontier Hospital in Queenstown.

Runner-up in Mauritanian presidential elections, Mohamed Khouna Ould Haidallah, is arrested for allegedly inciting violence.

The Rev. Daniël Stephanus Botha (75), moderator of the Cape Dutch Reformed Church, dies in Stellenbosch.

Jean-Baptiste Ouédraogo is appointed head of state following a non-commissioned officers coup in Burkina Faso.

André le Roux du Toit (Koos Kombuis), SA singer and author, is born in Cape Town.

Prof. Raymond Arthur Dart, SA anthropologist and expert on the Taung skull, dies in Sandton, Johannesburg.

Fawcett Mathebe, ANC Youth League member, is knifed and killed and his car stolen in Soweto.

Bettie Cilliers-Barnard, SA painter and mother of actress Jana Celliers, is born in Rustenburg, Tvl.

Military rule is re-imposed in Nigeria when General Sani Abacha ousts civilian leader Ernest Shonekan.

The first gas lamp in Johannesburg is installed outside the landdros office on the Market Square.

Suzette van der Merwe, former Miss South Africa, marries Owen Goss in Mulders Drift, near Krugersdorp.

The Commonwealth extends Zimbabwe’s suspension, imposed in 2002. Mugabe announces the country’s withdrawal from the organisatio

Christiaan Frederik Louis Leipoldt, SA poet, dramatist, journalist and physician, is born in Worcester, Western Cape.

Lucas Manyane Mangope, president of the former homeland Bophuthatswana, is born in Motswedi, near Zeerust, Transvaal.

Christoffel Frederik Johannes Muller, theological professor at the theological seminary, Stellenbosch, is born in Graaff-Reinet

SA cricket player Aubrey Faulkner, great all-rounder in the early 20th century, is born.

Ten people are killed in two attacks on homes of IFP supporting Lushaba and Cele families.

A Legislative Assembly is instituted in the Venda homeland, with partial self-government granted on 1 Feb. 1973.

Jan F.E. Cilliers (70), SA poet of “Die Vlakte” and other poems, dies in Harrismith, OFS.

Olusegun Obasanjo becomes Nigeria’s first civilian president in fifteen years, ending a string of disastrous military regimes.

Prof. Izak Daniël Bosman (50), professor of history at the University of Pretoria, dies in Pretoria.

African National Congress president Nelson Mandela addresses a freedom rally in Mmabatho, Bophuthatswana, a week after the nomi

Jan Stephanus de Villiers, organist and first South African composer of importance, is born in Paarl.

Anglo-Boer War 2: The British under Lord Roberts conquers the Boers in the battle of Driefontein.

’Doctor’ Mkopidi Motsisi, witness to killing of an ANC activist, is shot dead in Sharpeville, PWV.