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Dr Hendrik Josephus Terblanche, compiler of eight dictionaries and three grammar books, is born in Aberdeen, CP.

… of eight dictionaries and three grammar books, is born in Aberdeen, CP. …

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Sir Otto John Beit, financier, philanthropist and younger brother of Alfred Beit, is born in Hamburg, Germany.

… philanthropist and younger brother of Alfred Beit, is born in Hamburg, Germany. …

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John H. Amschewitz, SA art painter and cartoonist, dies three days before his sixtieth birthday in Muizenberg, Cape.

… cartoonist, dies three days before his sixtieth birthday in Muizenberg, Cape. …

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The Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Act, (Act 15 of 1997), is implemented, regulating GMOs in South Africa.

… Act, (Act 15 of 1997), is implemented, regulating GMOs in South Africa. …

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Ismail Mahomed Ayob, attorney, notary, economist and recipient of various awards, is born in Mafeking (now Mafikeng).

… notary, economist and recipient of various awards, is born in Mafeking (now Mafikeng). …

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Thousands of Commonwealth citizens resident in South Africa, mostly Britons, become technically aliens through failing to apply

… Thousands of Commonwealth citizens resident in South Africa, mostly Britons, become technically aliens …

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Victoria Nonyamezelo Mxenge, civil rights lawyer and political activist, is born in King William’s Town, Eastern Cape.

… civil rights lawyer and political activist, is born in King William’s Town, Eastern Cape. …

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Anna Margaretha Louw, Afrikaans author and recipient of various wards, is born in the district of Calvinia.

… Afrikaans author and recipient of various wards, is born in the district of Calvinia. …

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Sidney Mendelssohn, compiler of the South African Bibliography and collector of Africana, is born in Exeter, England.

… African Bibliography and collector of Africana, is born in Exeter, England. …

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Josias Phillipus Hoffman, first president of the Orange Free State (1854), is born in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

… first president of the Orange Free State (1854), is born in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. …

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Barend Jacobus (Ben) Erasmus, trade unionist and unselfish fighter for the underprivileged, is born in Vredefort, OFS.

… and unselfish fighter for the underprivileged, is born in Vredefort, OFS. …

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The Gereformeerde Kerk (Reformed Church) in Church Street, Pretoria, (also known as Paul Kruger church) is inaugurated.

… The Gereformeerde Kerk (Reformed Church) in Church Street, Pretoria, (also known as Paul Kruger …

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SA signs agreement with Botswana relating to the establishment of a Botswana government labour representative in South Africa.

… of a Botswana government labour representative in South Africa. …

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Richard John Maponya, leading race-horse breeder and businessperson, is born in Pietersburg (Polokwane), Northern Transvaal (no

… leading race-horse breeder and businessperson, is born in Pietersburg (Polokwane), Northern Transvaal (no …

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Marjorie (Margaretha) Emma McKerron (née Martinius), educationist, is born in Clanwilliam, Western Cape. She was one of

… Emma McKerron (née Martinius), educationist, is born in Clanwilliam, Western Cape. She was one of …

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Internal Security Amendment Act No 39, empowering the president to close certain educational institutions in certain circumstan

… the president to close certain educational institutions in certain circumstan …

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An agreement is concluded with the Portuguese authorities for the recruiting of Black mineworkers in their territory.

… authorities for the recruiting of Black mineworkers in their territory. …

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Thomas Mshoki Gcabashe, local IFP official, is killed, shot forty-five times in the neck and shoulder.

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 254. … local IFP official, is killed, shot forty-five times in the neck and shoulder. …

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A statue of the Mapoch chief Nyala is unveiled near Roossenekal, in the Mapoch’s-land region, Eastern Transvaal.

… of the Mapoch chief Nyala is unveiled near Roossenekal, in the Mapoch’s-land region, Eastern Transvaal. …

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The Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Seals, to which SA is a party, is signed in London.

… of Antarctic Seals, to which SA is a party, is signed in London. …

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Rival political and ethnic groups riot in Rwanda, killing at least five people ahead of peace talks.

… Rival political and ethnic groups riot in Rwanda, killing at least five people ahead of peace talks. …

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Joseph-Désiré Mobutu’s military government in the Congo has four former ministers sentenced to death for treason,

… Joseph-Désiré Mobutu’s military government in the Congo has four former ministers sentenced to death for …

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Joseph-Désiré Mobutu’s military government in the Congo has four former ministers sentenced to death for treason,

… Joseph-Désiré Mobutu’s military government in the Congo has four former ministers sentenced to death for …

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In Cape Town the new Union flag is hoisted and “Die Stem” sung for the first time.

… In Cape Town the new Union flag is hoisted and “Die Stem” …

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In Cape Town the new Union flag is hoisted and “Die Stem” sung for the first time.

… In Cape Town the new Union flag is hoisted and “Die Stem” …

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George Whitehouse, a British engineer, decides to build a workshop for Uganda Railway in a swamp where Kenya’s capital, Nairobi

… engineer, decides to build a workshop for Uganda Railway in a swamp where Kenya’s capital, Nairobi …

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Dr Jan Pickard (70), honorary life chairman of the Western Province Rugby Union, dies in Cape Town.

… life chairman of the Western Province Rugby Union, dies in Cape Town. …

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Nicolaas Jacobus de Wet, politician and Chief Justice of the Union of South Africa, dies in Pretoria.

… and Chief Justice of the Union of South Africa, dies in Pretoria. …

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Following strong opposition in the Conference of Commonwealth Prime Ministers, Dr. Verwoerd announces the withdrawal of South A

… Following strong opposition in the Conference of Commonwealth Prime Ministers, Dr. …

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Frank Moema, reverend and community leader, disappears after allegedly being abducted by men in camouflage gear. Coleman, M. (e

… leader, disappears after allegedly being abducted by men in camouflage gear. Coleman, M. (e …

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Dr Hendrik Josephus Terblanche, compiler of eight dictionaries and three grammar books, is born in Aberdeen, CP.

Sir Otto John Beit, financier, philanthropist and younger brother of Alfred Beit, is born in Hamburg, Germany.

John H. Amschewitz, SA art painter and cartoonist, dies three days before his sixtieth birthday in Muizenberg, Cape.

The Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Act, (Act 15 of 1997), is implemented, regulating GMOs in South Africa.

Ismail Mahomed Ayob, attorney, notary, economist and recipient of various awards, is born in Mafeking (now Mafikeng).

Thousands of Commonwealth citizens resident in South Africa, mostly Britons, become technically aliens through failing to apply

Victoria Nonyamezelo Mxenge, civil rights lawyer and political activist, is born in King William’s Town, Eastern Cape.

Anna Margaretha Louw, Afrikaans author and recipient of various wards, is born in the district of Calvinia.

Sidney Mendelssohn, compiler of the South African Bibliography and collector of Africana, is born in Exeter, England.

Josias Phillipus Hoffman, first president of the Orange Free State (1854), is born in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

Barend Jacobus (Ben) Erasmus, trade unionist and unselfish fighter for the underprivileged, is born in Vredefort, OFS.

The Gereformeerde Kerk (Reformed Church) in Church Street, Pretoria, (also known as Paul Kruger church) is inaugurated.

SA signs agreement with Botswana relating to the establishment of a Botswana government labour representative in South Africa.

Richard John Maponya, leading race-horse breeder and businessperson, is born in Pietersburg (Polokwane), Northern Transvaal (no

Marjorie (Margaretha) Emma McKerron (née Martinius), educationist, is born in Clanwilliam, Western Cape. She was one of

Internal Security Amendment Act No 39, empowering the president to close certain educational institutions in certain circumstan

An agreement is concluded with the Portuguese authorities for the recruiting of Black mineworkers in their territory.

Thomas Mshoki Gcabashe, local IFP official, is killed, shot forty-five times in the neck and shoulder.

A statue of the Mapoch chief Nyala is unveiled near Roossenekal, in the Mapoch’s-land region, Eastern Transvaal.

The Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Seals, to which SA is a party, is signed in London.

Rival political and ethnic groups riot in Rwanda, killing at least five people ahead of peace talks.

Joseph-Désiré Mobutu’s military government in the Congo has four former ministers sentenced to death for treason,

Joseph-Désiré Mobutu’s military government in the Congo has four former ministers sentenced to death for treason,

In Cape Town the new Union flag is hoisted and “Die Stem” sung for the first time.

In Cape Town the new Union flag is hoisted and “Die Stem” sung for the first time.

George Whitehouse, a British engineer, decides to build a workshop for Uganda Railway in a swamp where Kenya’s capital, Nairobi

Dr Jan Pickard (70), honorary life chairman of the Western Province Rugby Union, dies in Cape Town.

Nicolaas Jacobus de Wet, politician and Chief Justice of the Union of South Africa, dies in Pretoria.

Following strong opposition in the Conference of Commonwealth Prime Ministers, Dr. Verwoerd announces the withdrawal of South A

Frank Moema, reverend and community leader, disappears after allegedly being abducted by men in camouflage gear. Coleman, M. (e