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Dr Hendrik Johannes van der Bijl, SA industrialist who laid the foundation for the establishment of Escom and Iscor, is born in

… who laid the foundation for the establishment of Escom and Iscor, is born in …

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Violence erupts in Paarl when about 200 Blacks march in the early hours from Mbekweni and attack the police station where sever

… about 200 Blacks march in the early hours from Mbekweni and attack the police station where sever …

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Prof. Russel Botman is appointed as rector of the University of Stellenbosch. He is the first theologian and also the first mem

… the University of Stellenbosch. He is the first theologian and also the first mem …

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The SA Communist Party, in alliance with the African National Congress and the Congress of Trade Unions will use mass action in

… Party, in alliance with the African National Congress and the Congress of Trade Unions will use mass action in …

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Nine staff members of a training company and a pilot are killed when their plane crashes near the N17 freeway minutes after tak

… Nine staff members of a training company and a pilot are killed when their plane crashes near the N17 …

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Swapo wins the third general election in Namibia and President Sam Nujoma is elected for his third term of office as president.

… Swapo wins the third general election in Namibia and President Sam Nujoma is elected for his third term of …

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Schalk Willem Burger, vice-president and acting president of the ZAR after President Kruger left for Europe in 1900, dies at Go

… Schalk Willem Burger, vice-president and acting president of the ZAR after President Kruger left …

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South Africa’s Shaun Pollock becomes only the fifth player in test cricket history to take 300 wickets and score 3 000 runs on

… fifth player in test cricket history to take 300 wickets and score 3 000 runs on …

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The SA government decides to abolish price control on petrol and other liquid fuel, which means that these products can in futu

… SA government decides to abolish price control on petrol and other liquid fuel, which means that these products can in …

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At the end of an eight-month trial a University lecturer, Eddie Webster and four White students are acquitted of all charges ag

… an eight-month trial a University lecturer, Eddie Webster and four White students are acquitted of all charges ag …

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South Africa plays for the first time on the Wanderers in a cricket test against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and wins wit

… a cricket test against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and wins wit …

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The Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, to which SA is a party, is signed i

… on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, to which SA is a party, is signed i …

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It is announced in Pretoria that Dr. Carel de Wet, M.P. for Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal and grandson of General C.R. de Wet, a le

… that Dr. Carel de Wet, M.P. for Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal and grandson of General C.R. de Wet, a le …

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Thomas Mokopu Mofolo, Basuto author who tried to capture the customs and spirit of the African people, is born in Khojane, Basu

… Mofolo, Basuto author who tried to capture the customs and spirit of the African people, is born in Khojane, Basu …

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In the worst disaster on the accident-prone Egyptian railways in more than fifteen years, 75 people are killed and 76 injured w

… railways in more than fifteen years, 75 people are killed and 76 injured w …

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Gen. Manie (Salomon Gerhardus) Maritz, member of the brave Danie Theron scout corps in Anglo-Boer War 2 and one of the leaders

… of the brave Danie Theron scout corps in Anglo-Boer War 2 and one of the leaders …

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Johannes Nkosi, martyr for the Communist Party of South Africa, whose death is annually commemorated by the ANC and the SACP on

… Africa, whose death is annually commemorated by the ANC and the SACP on …

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Sir John George Fraser, SA statesman and private secretary of Pres. J.H. Brand of the OFS, is born in Beaufort West, Karoo.

… Sir John George Fraser, SA statesman and private secretary of Pres. J.H. Brand of the OFS, is born …

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WWII: Dan Pienaar gains distinction in an attack on the Italian outpost of El Wak and is awarded the Distinguished Service Orde

… distinction in an attack on the Italian outpost of El Wak and is awarded the Distinguished Service Orde …

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Archbishop Desmond Tutu calls for the abolition of the death penalty and for amnesty for all people presently on death row, inc

… Desmond Tutu calls for the abolition of the death penalty and for amnesty for all people presently on death row, inc …

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A new UN register of sport’s people with South African ties is published in London, naming 2611 people and warning that the boy

… African ties is published in London, naming 2611 people and warning that the boy …

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Edoardo Villa, SA artist, is born in Bergamot. Italy. He studied sculpture in Italy and was sent to Sonderwater in the Transvaa

… is born in Bergamot. Italy. He studied sculpture in Italy and was sent to Sonderwater in the Transvaa …

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Following the elections, ten new senators are chosen and appointed by the Prime Minister, on the same day that the electoral co

… Following the elections, ten new senators are chosen and appointed by the Prime Minister, on the same day that the …

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It is announced that talks between Government officials and an ANC delegation led by Nelson Mandela will open in Cape Town on 1

… It is announced that talks between Government officials and an ANC delegation led by Nelson Mandela will open in Cape …

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James Sebe Moroka, medical doctor, landowner and politician who was elected president-general of the ANC in 1949, is born in Th

… James Sebe Moroka, medical doctor, landowner and politician who was elected president-general of the ANC …

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Jan Wouters is found guilty in court in the Cape for &quot;blasphemous libels on Cape ladies&quot; and is sentenced to beg thei

… court in the Cape for "blasphemous libels on Cape ladies" and is sentenced to beg thei …

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The creation of a community of separate and sovereign states is laid down as the official policy of the National Party in its e

… The creation of a community of separate and sovereign states is laid down as the official policy of …

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Sir Robert N. Kotze (82), SA mining engineer who did much for the promotion of safety in mines and who was mainly responsible f

… engineer who did much for the promotion of safety in mines and who was mainly responsible f …

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Woolf Joel (34), nephew of Barney Barnato, is shot and killed by Baron Von Veltheim because he refuses to assist in kidnapping

… Woolf Joel (34), nephew of Barney Barnato, is shot and killed by Baron Von Veltheim because he refuses to assist …

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SA golf player and world number three, Ernie Els, scores his second victory in seven days after his third Dubai Desert Classic

… SA golf player and world number three, Ernie Els, scores his second victory …

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Dr Hendrik Johannes van der Bijl, SA industrialist who laid the foundation for the establishment of Escom and Iscor, is born in

Violence erupts in Paarl when about 200 Blacks march in the early hours from Mbekweni and attack the police station where sever

Prof. Russel Botman is appointed as rector of the University of Stellenbosch. He is the first theologian and also the first mem

The SA Communist Party, in alliance with the African National Congress and the Congress of Trade Unions will use mass action in

Nine staff members of a training company and a pilot are killed when their plane crashes near the N17 freeway minutes after tak

Swapo wins the third general election in Namibia and President Sam Nujoma is elected for his third term of office as president.

Schalk Willem Burger, vice-president and acting president of the ZAR after President Kruger left for Europe in 1900, dies at Go

South Africa’s Shaun Pollock becomes only the fifth player in test cricket history to take 300 wickets and score 3 000 runs on

The SA government decides to abolish price control on petrol and other liquid fuel, which means that these products can in futu

At the end of an eight-month trial a University lecturer, Eddie Webster and four White students are acquitted of all charges ag

South Africa plays for the first time on the Wanderers in a cricket test against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and wins wit

The Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, to which SA is a party, is signed i

It is announced in Pretoria that Dr. Carel de Wet, M.P. for Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal and grandson of General C.R. de Wet, a le

Thomas Mokopu Mofolo, Basuto author who tried to capture the customs and spirit of the African people, is born in Khojane, Basu

In the worst disaster on the accident-prone Egyptian railways in more than fifteen years, 75 people are killed and 76 injured w

Gen. Manie (Salomon Gerhardus) Maritz, member of the brave Danie Theron scout corps in Anglo-Boer War 2 and one of the leaders

Johannes Nkosi, martyr for the Communist Party of South Africa, whose death is annually commemorated by the ANC and the SACP on

Sir John George Fraser, SA statesman and private secretary of Pres. J.H. Brand of the OFS, is born in Beaufort West, Karoo.

WWII: Dan Pienaar gains distinction in an attack on the Italian outpost of El Wak and is awarded the Distinguished Service Orde

Archbishop Desmond Tutu calls for the abolition of the death penalty and for amnesty for all people presently on death row, inc

A new UN register of sport’s people with South African ties is published in London, naming 2611 people and warning that the boy

Edoardo Villa, SA artist, is born in Bergamot. Italy. He studied sculpture in Italy and was sent to Sonderwater in the Transvaa

Following the elections, ten new senators are chosen and appointed by the Prime Minister, on the same day that the electoral co

It is announced that talks between Government officials and an ANC delegation led by Nelson Mandela will open in Cape Town on 1

James Sebe Moroka, medical doctor, landowner and politician who was elected president-general of the ANC in 1949, is born in Th

Jan Wouters is found guilty in court in the Cape for &amp;quot;blasphemous libels on Cape ladies&amp;quot; and is sentenced to beg thei

The creation of a community of separate and sovereign states is laid down as the official policy of the National Party in its e

Sir Robert N. Kotze (82), SA mining engineer who did much for the promotion of safety in mines and who was mainly responsible f

Woolf Joel (34), nephew of Barney Barnato, is shot and killed by Baron Von Veltheim because he refuses to assist in kidnapping

SA golf player and world number three, Ernie Els, scores his second victory in seven days after his third Dubai Desert Classic

Jan Wouters is found guilty in court in the Cape for "blasphemous libels on Cape ladies" and is sentenced to beg thei