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Dr Jurgens van Olselen, a clinical psychologist testifying in the Pretoria High Court, describes Pretoria’s high security C-Max

… Dr Jurgens van Olselen, a clinical psychologist testifying in the Pretoria High Court, describes Pretoria’s high …

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The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, 1998, protecting women and children in traditional marriages and specifying that a

… Marriages Act, 1998, protecting women and children in traditional marriages and specifying that a …

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Pieter Kenyon (P.K.) van der Bijl (76), former cabinet member of Zimbabwe, dies in Napier, Western Cape.

… van der Bijl (76), former cabinet member of Zimbabwe, dies in Napier, Western Cape. …

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State President John Vorster, former Prime Minister, appears before the Erasmus Commission in connection with the Information s

… Prime Minister, appears before the Erasmus Commission in connection with the Information s …

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The SA rugby team wins its fifteenth consecutive test match by beating Wales 28-20 in Wembley.

… fifteenth consecutive test match by beating Wales 28-20 in Wembley. …

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Molly Blackburn, political activist and civil rights campaigner widely respected by Blacks, is born in Port Elizabeth.

… rights campaigner widely respected by Blacks, is born in Port Elizabeth. …

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United States closes its mission in Angola because of the violent struggle between three rival liberation groups.

… United States closes its mission in Angola because of the violent struggle between three rival …

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Mozambique’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Joaquim Chissano, succeeds Samora Machel as president following Machel’s death in an

… Samora Machel as president following Machel’s death in an …

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The first synod is constituted in Cape Town, with delegates of twelve of the fourteen congregations attending.

… The first synod is constituted in Cape Town, with delegates of twelve of the fourteen …

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Anna Johanna Dorothea de Villiers, lexicographer, educationist, author and member of several cultural organisations, dies in St

… author and member of several cultural organisations, dies in St …

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Prof. Benedictus Kok (90), former rector of the University of the Orange Free State, dies in Bloemfontein.

… rector of the University of the Orange Free State, dies in Bloemfontein. …

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Laurie Wilmot, former EP cricket captain, appears in the Grahamstown court on charges of rape of minors.

… Laurie Wilmot, former EP cricket captain, appears in the Grahamstown court on charges of rape of minors. …

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General Jan Kemp, acting SA minister of defence, announces during the Voortrekkereeufees festivities that Robertshoogte in Pret

… the Voortrekkereeufees festivities that Robertshoogte in Pret …

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The Federation of Amateur Theatrical Societies of South Africa (FATSA) is established in Krugersdorp, with Breytie Breytenbach

… Societies of South Africa (FATSA) is established in Krugersdorp, with Breytie Breytenbach …

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A new Coloured political movement, the Congress of the People (COPE) is launched in Cape Town’s Bellville district.

… movement, the Congress of the People (COPE) is launched in Cape Town’s Bellville district. …

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President Thabo Mbeki leads a government delegation to the funeral of former state president, P.W. Botha, in George.

… to the funeral of former state president, P.W. Botha, in George. …

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A painting by SA painter Irma Stern is auctioned for the record price of R1.1 m in Johannesburg.

… Irma Stern is auctioned for the record price of R1.1 m in Johannesburg. …

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The National Key Points Act No 26, aimed at tightening up security following sabotage in Umtata, commences.

… No 26, aimed at tightening up security following sabotage in Umtata, commences. …

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Allied forces under Lieutenant-General Dwight D. Eisenhower begin landings in North Africa, starting the Algeria-Morocco Campai

… Lieutenant-General Dwight D. Eisenhower begin landings in North Africa, starting the Algeria-Morocco Campai …

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Christiaan Neethling Barnard, medical pioneer who performed the first heart transplant, is born in Beaufort West, CP.

… pioneer who performed the first heart transplant, is born in Beaufort West, CP. …

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Soldiers assault a crowd demonstrating for political opposition in Zaire’s capital, Kinshasa. Dozens of people are wounded and

… assault a crowd demonstrating for political opposition in Zaire’s capital, Kinshasa. Dozens of people are wounded and …

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Vuminkosi Zulu, S.A. sculptor is born in Kranskop, KwaZulu, Natal. Johannesburg Art Gallery: The Neglected Tradition, p. 134 g

… Vuminkosi Zulu, S.A. sculptor is born in Kranskop, KwaZulu, Natal. Johannesburg Art Gallery: The …

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Archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu, delivering the second annual Nelson Mandela Lecture in Johannesburg issues a stern warning th

… Tutu, delivering the second annual Nelson Mandela Lecture in Johannesburg issues a stern warning th …

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Keith McFadden and Zwelakhe Nyanda, both ANC members, are shot dead by two gunmen in Manzini, Swaziland.

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee. … Nyanda, both ANC members, are shot dead by two gunmen in Manzini, Swaziland. …

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Leaders of the four ‘independent’ homelands meet central government representatives in Pretoria, chaired by President P.W. Both

… homelands meet central government representatives in Pretoria, chaired by President P.W. Both …

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SA signs a multilateral agreement on the control of pollution of water resources in the Southern African region.

… agreement on the control of pollution of water resources in the Southern African region. …

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Sir John Carruthers Beattie, first rector of the University of Cape Town, is born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

… first rector of the University of Cape Town, is born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. …

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Daniël Francois du Toit, founder member of the Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners, is born in Daljosafat, CC.

… member of the Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners, is born in Daljosafat, CC. …

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Johan Frederik van Oordt (D’Arbez), early Afrikaans author of historical stories, is born in Cape Town.

… early Afrikaans author of historical stories, is born in Cape Town. …

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Barbara da Silva (48), second wife of Dr Chris Barnard, dies in Cape Town of breast cancer.

… da Silva (48), second wife of Dr Chris Barnard, dies in Cape Town of breast cancer. …

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Dr Jurgens van Olselen, a clinical psychologist testifying in the Pretoria High Court, describes Pretoria’s high security C-Max

The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, 1998, protecting women and children in traditional marriages and specifying that a

Pieter Kenyon (P.K.) van der Bijl (76), former cabinet member of Zimbabwe, dies in Napier, Western Cape.

State President John Vorster, former Prime Minister, appears before the Erasmus Commission in connection with the Information s

The SA rugby team wins its fifteenth consecutive test match by beating Wales 28-20 in Wembley.

Molly Blackburn, political activist and civil rights campaigner widely respected by Blacks, is born in Port Elizabeth.

United States closes its mission in Angola because of the violent struggle between three rival liberation groups.

Mozambique’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Joaquim Chissano, succeeds Samora Machel as president following Machel’s death in an

The first synod is constituted in Cape Town, with delegates of twelve of the fourteen congregations attending.

Anna Johanna Dorothea de Villiers, lexicographer, educationist, author and member of several cultural organisations, dies in St

Prof. Benedictus Kok (90), former rector of the University of the Orange Free State, dies in Bloemfontein.

Laurie Wilmot, former EP cricket captain, appears in the Grahamstown court on charges of rape of minors.

General Jan Kemp, acting SA minister of defence, announces during the Voortrekkereeufees festivities that Robertshoogte in Pret

The Federation of Amateur Theatrical Societies of South Africa (FATSA) is established in Krugersdorp, with Breytie Breytenbach

A new Coloured political movement, the Congress of the People (COPE) is launched in Cape Town’s Bellville district.

President Thabo Mbeki leads a government delegation to the funeral of former state president, P.W. Botha, in George.

A painting by SA painter Irma Stern is auctioned for the record price of R1.1 m in Johannesburg.

The National Key Points Act No 26, aimed at tightening up security following sabotage in Umtata, commences.

Allied forces under Lieutenant-General Dwight D. Eisenhower begin landings in North Africa, starting the Algeria-Morocco Campai

Christiaan Neethling Barnard, medical pioneer who performed the first heart transplant, is born in Beaufort West, CP.

Soldiers assault a crowd demonstrating for political opposition in Zaire’s capital, Kinshasa. Dozens of people are wounded and

Vuminkosi Zulu, S.A. sculptor is born in Kranskop, KwaZulu, Natal. Johannesburg Art Gallery: The Neglected Tradition, p. 134 g

Archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu, delivering the second annual Nelson Mandela Lecture in Johannesburg issues a stern warning th

Keith McFadden and Zwelakhe Nyanda, both ANC members, are shot dead by two gunmen in Manzini, Swaziland.

Leaders of the four ‘independent’ homelands meet central government representatives in Pretoria, chaired by President P.W. Both

SA signs a multilateral agreement on the control of pollution of water resources in the Southern African region.

Sir John Carruthers Beattie, first rector of the University of Cape Town, is born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

Daniël Francois du Toit, founder member of the Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners, is born in Daljosafat, CC.

Johan Frederik van Oordt (D’Arbez), early Afrikaans author of historical stories, is born in Cape Town.

Barbara da Silva (48), second wife of Dr Chris Barnard, dies in Cape Town of breast cancer.