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Anglo-Boer War 2: A cannon, known as ‘Long Cecil’, and named after Cecil John Rhodes, is fired for the first time at Boer force

… Anglo-Boer War 2: A cannon, known as ‘Long Cecil’, and named after Cecil John Rhodes, is fired for the first …

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Barney Barnato, with his family and Solly Joel, leaves Cape Town for Southampton on board of the Scot to escape from work press

… Barney Barnato, with his family and Solly Joel, leaves Cape Town for Southampton on board of …

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Jochem Willemse saves most of the crew of the Hoogergeest when it is wrecked, together with the Goede Hoop and Oranje, near the

… when it is wrecked, together with the Goede Hoop and Oranje, near the …

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The Allied Forces land on the beach of Normandy in the largest sea and air operation in the military history of the world.

… Forces land on the beach of Normandy in the largest sea and air operation in the military history of the world. …

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Alfred Beit, friend of Cecil John Rhodes, co-founder of the De Beers Mining Company and co-founder of Southern Rhodesia, is bor

… John Rhodes, co-founder of the De Beers Mining Company and co-founder of Southern Rhodesia, is bor …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: The annexation of the Orange Free State is announced by Lord Roberts, and back-dated to coincide with the Que

… of the Orange Free State is announced by Lord Roberts, and back-dated to coincide with the Que …

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William John Cormack Brebner, senator of the Union of South Africa and life-long chairman of the Afrikaner Party, is born in Bu

… John Cormack Brebner, senator of the Union of South Africa and life-long chairman of the Afrikaner Party, is born in Bu …

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On its 80th birthday the ANC declares that an interim government of national unity must be set in place and a general election

… interim government of national unity must be set in place and a general election …

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The Rev. Hendrik Willem Ballot (47), parson in Tulbach, dies and is buried in front of the pulpit of the Dutch Reformed Church.

… Rev. Hendrik Willem Ballot (47), parson in Tulbach, dies and is buried in front of the pulpit of the Dutch Reformed …

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Death of Herman Albrecht, a South African soldier who fought on the side of the British during the S.A. War and who received th

… who fought on the side of the British during the S.A. War and who received th …

Non-racialism, non-collaboration and Communism in South Africa: The contribution of Yusuf Dadoo during his exile years (1960-1983) by Allison Drew

… Non-racialism, non-collaboration and Communism in South Africa: The contribution of Yusuf …

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Barney Barnato (44) dies when he jumps overboard the Scot near Madeira. He was on his way from Cape Town to Southampton and

… Madeira. He was on his way from Cape Town to Southampton and …

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The Council of Policy resolves to settle Sheik Yusuf, brother of the sultan of Macassar, who was banished to the Cape and came

… of the sultan of Macassar, who was banished to the Cape and came …

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The Red Sea port of Assab, Ethiopia, and the country’s capital, Addis Ababa, 400 miles away, are linked with the re-opening of

… The Red Sea port of Assab, Ethiopia, and the country’s capital, Addis Ababa, 400 miles away, are …

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Mandla Nkosi, SA artist, is born in Soweto, Johannesburg. He studied at the Mofolo Arts Centre in Soweto and from 1984 to 1987

… He studied at the Mofolo Arts Centre in Soweto and from 1984 to 1987 …

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SA quits the UN General Assembly and its committees for the rest of the 10th session after the Assembly adopts a resolution exp

… SA quits the UN General Assembly and its committees for the rest of the 10th session after the …

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Commuters angry about train delays cause damage estimated at R30m when they set fire to several coaches and two offices at Germ

… estimated at R30m when they set fire to several coaches and two offices at Germ …

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The government of Ghana imposes a total ban on the export of all produce to South Africa and South West Africa, as a protest ag

… a total ban on the export of all produce to South Africa and South West Africa, as a protest ag …

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Four cops are shot dead and two are wounded in a hostage gunfight, while members of the elite Task Force kill eight thugs befor

… Four cops are shot dead and two are wounded in a hostage gunfight, while members of …

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At 11 am forty-seven (Passive) Resisters appear in court. Dr G.M. Naicker, Dr Goonam and M.D. Naidoo are sentenced under the Ri

… Resisters appear in court. Dr G.M. Naicker, Dr Goonam and M.D. Naidoo are sentenced under the Ri …

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Alleged date the Suppression of Communism Act, No 44 of 1950 is passed in parliament. 26 June is given in several sources, and

… passed in parliament. 26 June is given in several sources, and …

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The SA cricket team wins the second test against England on Lords with 10 wickets and leads 1-0 in the series after the first d

… the second test against England on Lords with 10 wickets and leads 1-0 in the series after the first d …

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During the period 16-21 June, 128 pupils and residents are killed by police in uprisings against the use of Afrikaans as a medi

… During the period 16-21 June, 128 pupils and residents are killed by police in uprisings against the …

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During the period 16-21 June, 128 pupils and residents are killed by police in uprisings against the use of Afrikaans as a medi

… During the period 16-21 June, 128 pupils and residents are killed by police in uprisings against the …

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Dr Stephanus Johannes du Toit, teacher, chief inspector of schools in the OFS and author, is born in the district of Boshof, OF

… du Toit, teacher, chief inspector of schools in the OFS and author, is born in the district of Boshof, OF …

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Sierra Leone’s military leader, Johnny Paul Koroma, is sworn in as head of state and pledge to restore peace to the war-weary W

… leader, Johnny Paul Koroma, is sworn in as head of state and pledge to restore peace to the war-weary W …

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The Cato Manor riots begin due to the ‘beer issue’ and the looming forced removals. Some sources claim that the riots began on

… The Cato Manor riots begin due to the ‘beer issue’ and the looming forced removals. Some sources claim that the …

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Thamsanqwa (Thami) ka Mnyele, SA artist who went into exile in Botswana in 1979 and became an active member of Umkhonto we Sezw

… Mnyele, SA artist who went into exile in Botswana in 1979 and became an active member of Umkhonto we Sezw …

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The SA cricket team beats Zimbabwe in Harare with an innings and 219 runs, having won the previous test in Bloemfontein also wi

… SA cricket team beats Zimbabwe in Harare with an innings and 219 runs, having won the previous test in Bloemfontein …

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Mzi Khumalo, since 2000 non-executive chair of Mawenzi Resources Ltd and Board member of Mintek, is born in Durban. He was dire

… since 2000 non-executive chair of Mawenzi Resources Ltd and Board member of Mintek, is born in Durban. He was dire …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: A cannon, known as ‘Long Cecil’, and named after Cecil John Rhodes, is fired for the first time at Boer force

Barney Barnato, with his family and Solly Joel, leaves Cape Town for Southampton on board of the Scot to escape from work press

Jochem Willemse saves most of the crew of the Hoogergeest when it is wrecked, together with the Goede Hoop and Oranje, near the

The Allied Forces land on the beach of Normandy in the largest sea and air operation in the military history of the world.

Alfred Beit, friend of Cecil John Rhodes, co-founder of the De Beers Mining Company and co-founder of Southern Rhodesia, is bor

Anglo-Boer War 2: The annexation of the Orange Free State is announced by Lord Roberts, and back-dated to coincide with the Que

William John Cormack Brebner, senator of the Union of South Africa and life-long chairman of the Afrikaner Party, is born in Bu

On its 80th birthday the ANC declares that an interim government of national unity must be set in place and a general election

The Rev. Hendrik Willem Ballot (47), parson in Tulbach, dies and is buried in front of the pulpit of the Dutch Reformed Church.

Death of Herman Albrecht, a South African soldier who fought on the side of the British during the S.A. War and who received th

Non-racialism, non-collaboration and Communism in South Africa: The contribution of Yusuf Dadoo during his exile years (1960-1983) by Allison Drew

Barney Barnato (44) dies when he jumps overboard the Scot near Madeira. He was on his way from Cape Town to Southampton and

The Council of Policy resolves to settle Sheik Yusuf, brother of the sultan of Macassar, who was banished to the Cape and came

The Red Sea port of Assab, Ethiopia, and the country’s capital, Addis Ababa, 400 miles away, are linked with the re-opening of

Mandla Nkosi, SA artist, is born in Soweto, Johannesburg. He studied at the Mofolo Arts Centre in Soweto and from 1984 to 1987

SA quits the UN General Assembly and its committees for the rest of the 10th session after the Assembly adopts a resolution exp

Commuters angry about train delays cause damage estimated at R30m when they set fire to several coaches and two offices at Germ

The government of Ghana imposes a total ban on the export of all produce to South Africa and South West Africa, as a protest ag

Four cops are shot dead and two are wounded in a hostage gunfight, while members of the elite Task Force kill eight thugs befor

At 11 am forty-seven (Passive) Resisters appear in court. Dr G.M. Naicker, Dr Goonam and M.D. Naidoo are sentenced under the Ri

Alleged date the Suppression of Communism Act, No 44 of 1950 is passed in parliament. 26 June is given in several sources, and

The SA cricket team wins the second test against England on Lords with 10 wickets and leads 1-0 in the series after the first d

During the period 16-21 June, 128 pupils and residents are killed by police in uprisings against the use of Afrikaans as a medi

During the period 16-21 June, 128 pupils and residents are killed by police in uprisings against the use of Afrikaans as a medi

Dr Stephanus Johannes du Toit, teacher, chief inspector of schools in the OFS and author, is born in the district of Boshof, OF

Sierra Leone’s military leader, Johnny Paul Koroma, is sworn in as head of state and pledge to restore peace to the war-weary W

The Cato Manor riots begin due to the ‘beer issue’ and the looming forced removals. Some sources claim that the riots began on

Thamsanqwa (Thami) ka Mnyele, SA artist who went into exile in Botswana in 1979 and became an active member of Umkhonto we Sezw

The SA cricket team beats Zimbabwe in Harare with an innings and 219 runs, having won the previous test in Bloemfontein also wi

Mzi Khumalo, since 2000 non-executive chair of Mawenzi Resources Ltd and Board member of Mintek, is born in Durban. He was dire