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Benjamin Jennings (Ben) Caddy, militant trade unionist who was arrested in the 1922 strike and who is regarded as the doyen of

… trade unionist who was arrested in the 1922 strike and who is regarded as the doyen of …

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Esther Masuku, mother of youth activist and SACC member Oupa Masuku, is killed in a hand grenade attack on their house in Atter

… Esther Masuku, mother of youth activist and SACC member Oupa Masuku, is killed in a hand grenade …

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Minister of Education and Culture Piet Clase, says in parliament that on the tenth school day of 1989, the number of African, C

… Minister of Education and Culture Piet Clase, says in parliament that on the tenth …

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The United Nations Special Committee on the Policies of Apartheid resumes its meetings and decides to draft an appeal to the Se

… on the Policies of Apartheid resumes its meetings and decides to draft an appeal to the Se …

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A two day long unrest of large scale attacks and counter attacks in which forty-five people are killed, starts in Alexandra, PW

… A two day long unrest of large scale attacks and counter attacks in which forty-five people are killed, …

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Both the DP and the PAC decline President Mandela’s offer to join the Government of National Unity. The degree of opposition al

… Both the DP and the PAC decline President Mandela’s offer to join the …

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The SADF’s Battalion 31, composed primarily of the San (Bushmen) battalion who fought in the war in Namibia and has lately been

… San (Bushmen) battalion who fought in the war in Namibia and has lately been …

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Casper Brinkman brings the news that the Kaapmans (Khoi-Khoi clan) have killed Symon in’t Velt with an assegai and have stolen

… clan) have killed Symon in’t Velt with an assegai and have stolen …

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Health Minister Tshabalala-Msimang announces that SA pledges R20 million to the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria,

… R20 million to the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria, …

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A protest meeting and march against the proposed name change of the city of Pretoria to Tshwane is held on Church Square, Preto

… A protest meeting and march against the proposed name change of the city of …

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The Government’s Custom and Excise office announces that South Africa’s trade surplus widened to R969 million in April from R87

… The Government’s Custom and Excise office announces that South Africa’s trade surplus …

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Pallo Jordan, Minister of Arts and Culture of the Republic of South Africa since 29 April 2004, is born in Kroonstad, OFS.

… Pallo Jordan, Minister of Arts and Culture of the Republic of South Africa since 29 April …

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Joe Slovo, former secretary of the SA Communist Party and minister of housing, is born in Lithuania. He died on 6 Jan. 1995.

… Joe Slovo, former secretary of the SA Communist Party and minister of housing, is born in Lithuania. He died on 6 …

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Sheik Yusuf, Islamic leader and brother of the sultan of Macassar, who was banished to the Cape, dies at Zandvliet, near Faure,

… Sheik Yusuf, Islamic leader and brother of the sultan of Macassar, who was banished to …

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Major-General Sir Henry Lukin, who fought in the Zulu War, campaigned in German South West Africa and commanded the South Afric

… in the Zulu War, campaigned in German South West Africa and commanded the South Afric …

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Dick King, a 29-year-old wagon driver, and his 16-year-old servant, Ndongeni, leave Durban on horseback for Grahamstown on an e

… Dick King, a 29-year-old wagon driver, and his 16-year-old servant, Ndongeni, leave Durban on …

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The western wing of Munitoria burns down and 5 000 municipal workers are requested by authorities to stay away from work the ne

… The western wing of Munitoria burns down and 5 000 municipal workers are requested by authorities to …

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Algeria bans the Islamic Salvation Front. The Islamists take to arms and more than 75 000 people, most of them civilians, are k

… the Islamic Salvation Front. The Islamists take to arms and more than 75 000 people, most of them civilians, are k …

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At least fourteen children have contracted HIV in SA hospitals and researchers say it should be a ‘wake-up’ call for the under-

… fourteen children have contracted HIV in SA hospitals and researchers say it should be a ‘wake-up’ call for the …

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Dirkie Uys (Dirk Cornelis), child hero and son of the Voortrekker leader Piet Uys, is born in the district of Swellendam, CC.

… Dirkie Uys (Dirk Cornelis), child hero and son of the Voortrekker leader Piet Uys, is born in the …

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An 18-seater plane, owned by Bop Air and chartered to Comair, explodes in mid-air near Germiston, killing all seventeen people

… An 18-seater plane, owned by Bop Air and chartered to Comair, explodes in mid-air near Germiston, …

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The Government is called upon to repeal the Suppression of Communism Act and the Bantu Authorities Act by 29 February1952, fail

… is called upon to repeal the Suppression of Communism Act and the Bantu Authorities Act by 29 February1952, fail …

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The Rev. Meent Borcherds, moderator of the Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church and expert on the early history of the settlement

… moderator of the Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church and expert on the early history of the settlement …

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Anglo-Boer War 1: Boers defeat the British force at Majuba Hill, in the Anglo-Transvaal War. More than 200 British soldiers and

… in the Anglo-Transvaal War. More than 200 British soldiers and …

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Shortly before midnight five men drown and two are washed out to sea during what was supposed to be a routine baptism ceremony

… Shortly before midnight five men drown and two are washed out to sea during what was supposed to be …

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Defence Minister Roelf Meyer (1991-1996) says that the ANC’s proposals on joint control of security forces and on a role for th

… the ANC’s proposals on joint control of security forces and on a role for th …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: At least fifty-three British soldiers die, 130 are wounded and 500 captured in a surprise attack by Boer tr

… At least fifty-three British soldiers die, 130 are wounded and 500 captured in a surprise attack by Boer tr …

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Britain returns the Cape formally to the Netherlands and the flag of the Batavian Republic is hoisted on the Castle. The agreem

… Britain returns the Cape formally to the Netherlands and the flag of the Batavian Republic is hoisted on the …

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US President Bush announces an initiative to spend $15bn over five years for Aids treatment and prevention in twelve African co

… to spend $15bn over five years for Aids treatment and prevention in twelve African co …

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Three Somalis are killed and at least five are wounded in clashes with troops of a US-led coalition trying to safeguard efforts

… Three Somalis are killed and at least five are wounded in clashes with troops of a …

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Benjamin Jennings (Ben) Caddy, militant trade unionist who was arrested in the 1922 strike and who is regarded as the doyen of

Esther Masuku, mother of youth activist and SACC member Oupa Masuku, is killed in a hand grenade attack on their house in Atter

Minister of Education and Culture Piet Clase, says in parliament that on the tenth school day of 1989, the number of African, C

The United Nations Special Committee on the Policies of Apartheid resumes its meetings and decides to draft an appeal to the Se

A two day long unrest of large scale attacks and counter attacks in which forty-five people are killed, starts in Alexandra, PW

Both the DP and the PAC decline President Mandela’s offer to join the Government of National Unity. The degree of opposition al

The SADF’s Battalion 31, composed primarily of the San (Bushmen) battalion who fought in the war in Namibia and has lately been

Casper Brinkman brings the news that the Kaapmans (Khoi-Khoi clan) have killed Symon in’t Velt with an assegai and have stolen

Health Minister Tshabalala-Msimang announces that SA pledges R20 million to the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria,

A protest meeting and march against the proposed name change of the city of Pretoria to Tshwane is held on Church Square, Preto

The Government’s Custom and Excise office announces that South Africa’s trade surplus widened to R969 million in April from R87

Pallo Jordan, Minister of Arts and Culture of the Republic of South Africa since 29 April 2004, is born in Kroonstad, OFS.

Joe Slovo, former secretary of the SA Communist Party and minister of housing, is born in Lithuania. He died on 6 Jan. 1995.

Sheik Yusuf, Islamic leader and brother of the sultan of Macassar, who was banished to the Cape, dies at Zandvliet, near Faure,

Major-General Sir Henry Lukin, who fought in the Zulu War, campaigned in German South West Africa and commanded the South Afric

Dick King, a 29-year-old wagon driver, and his 16-year-old servant, Ndongeni, leave Durban on horseback for Grahamstown on an e

The western wing of Munitoria burns down and 5 000 municipal workers are requested by authorities to stay away from work the ne

Algeria bans the Islamic Salvation Front. The Islamists take to arms and more than 75 000 people, most of them civilians, are k

At least fourteen children have contracted HIV in SA hospitals and researchers say it should be a ‘wake-up’ call for the under-

Dirkie Uys (Dirk Cornelis), child hero and son of the Voortrekker leader Piet Uys, is born in the district of Swellendam, CC.

An 18-seater plane, owned by Bop Air and chartered to Comair, explodes in mid-air near Germiston, killing all seventeen people

The Government is called upon to repeal the Suppression of Communism Act and the Bantu Authorities Act by 29 February1952, fail

The Rev. Meent Borcherds, moderator of the Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church and expert on the early history of the settlement

Anglo-Boer War 1: Boers defeat the British force at Majuba Hill, in the Anglo-Transvaal War. More than 200 British soldiers and

Shortly before midnight five men drown and two are washed out to sea during what was supposed to be a routine baptism ceremony

Defence Minister Roelf Meyer (1991-1996) says that the ANC’s proposals on joint control of security forces and on a role for th

Anglo-Boer War 2: At least fifty-three British soldiers die, 130 are wounded and 500 captured in a surprise attack by Boer tr

Britain returns the Cape formally to the Netherlands and the flag of the Batavian Republic is hoisted on the Castle. The agreem

US President Bush announces an initiative to spend $15bn over five years for Aids treatment and prevention in twelve African co

Three Somalis are killed and at least five are wounded in clashes with troops of a US-led coalition trying to safeguard efforts