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Arno Carstens, lead singer of the rock group Springbok Nude Girls, is born in Worcester, Western Cape.

… singer of the rock group Springbok Nude Girls, is born in Worcester, Western Cape. …

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Henry Bathurst, statesman and creator of the British Colonial Office, is born in Gloucestershire, England. Bathurst, founde

… and creator of the British Colonial Office, is born in Gloucestershire, England. Bathurst, founde …

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British premier Winston Churchill says the Suez Canal will be in danger if Britain withdraws from Egypt.

… premier Winston Churchill says the Suez Canal will be in danger if Britain withdraws from Egypt. …

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Barend Strydom receives eight death sentences as the result of racial murders in Pretoria the previous year.

… eight death sentences as the result of racial murders in Pretoria the previous year. …

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S. le Roux Marais (82), one of the pioneers of Afrikaans lieder (art songs), dies in Graaff-Reinet.

… one of the pioneers of Afrikaans lieder (art songs), dies in Graaff-Reinet. …

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Reuben Tholakele (Thola) Caluza, Zulu composer and choir master who popularised Zulu folk music, dies in Durban.

… and choir master who popularised Zulu folk music, dies in Durban. …

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Rachel Isabella Steyn, wife of M.T. Steyn, president of the Orange Free State, is born in Philippolis.

… M.T. Steyn, president of the Orange Free State, is born in Philippolis. …

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Marthinus Theunis Steyn is sworn in as president of the Orange Free State for the first time.

… Marthinus Theunis Steyn is sworn in as president of the Orange Free State for the first time. …

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The number of prisoners in custody stands at 170 168. The prisons can accommodate 102 048 prisoners.

… The number of prisoners in custody stands at 170 168. The prisons can accommodate 102 …

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The Rand mineworkers’ revolt intensifies when three mineworkers are shot and killed outside the prison in Boksburg.

… three mineworkers are shot and killed outside the prison in Boksburg. …

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Henri Edouard Prosper Breuli, archaeologist attached to the University of the Witwatersrand, is born in Mortain, France.

… attached to the University of the Witwatersrand, is born in Mortain, France. …

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Harry Percival Madibane, educationist, school principal and soccer administrator, dies in Pietersburg. He was born at Blaauberg

… school principal and soccer administrator, dies in Pietersburg. He was born at Blaauberg …

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Ethiopian army units seize Asmara, second largest city in Ethiopia, and demand better pay and living conditions.

… Ethiopian army units seize Asmara, second largest city in Ethiopia, and demand better pay and living conditions. …

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SA signs agreement with the government of Namibia on co-operation in the policing of Walvis Bay.

… agreement with the government of Namibia on co-operation in the policing of Walvis Bay. …

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Jacob Daniël du Toit (Totius), poet and Afrikaans Bible translator, is born in the Paarl vicinity, CC.

… (Totius), poet and Afrikaans Bible translator, is born in the Paarl vicinity, CC. …

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The ANC foreign affairs department hosts an international solidarity conference in Johannesburg (19-21 February), to mobilise i

… department hosts an international solidarity conference in Johannesburg (19-21 February), to mobilise i …

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Sipho John Thembani (69), ANC and member of Mdantsa Residents Association in Transkei, is shot and killed.

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 254. … (69), ANC and member of Mdantsa Residents Association in Transkei, is shot and killed. …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Danish farmers donate 12 000 boxes of butter to British troops in South Africa.

… farmers donate 12 000 boxes of butter to British troops in South Africa. …

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At a mass gathering in Johannesburg during the Rand Revolt, a proposal to establish a provisional republican government is acce

… At a mass gathering in Johannesburg during the Rand Revolt, a proposal to …

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The “Ossewabrandwag” (OB) is founded as an Afrikaans cultural and political organisation in Bloemfontein, under leadership of C

… as an Afrikaans cultural and political organisation in Bloemfontein, under leadership of C …

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The first Sunday newspaper in South Africa, the Sunday Times, appears with George Herbert Kingswell as editor.

… The first Sunday newspaper in South Africa, the Sunday Times, appears with George …

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Joseph Tshifura Makhari, engineer, student leader and recipient of various international study grants is born in Thohoyandou, V

… recipient of various international study grants is born in Thohoyandou, V …

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Dr Eduardo C. Mondlane, president of Mozambique National Liberation Front (Frelimo), is assassinated by a letter bomb in Tanzan

… Front (Frelimo), is assassinated by a letter bomb in Tanzan …

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Rebels begin an offensive in Eritrea, Ethiopia. Ethiopia’s military government orders bombers, armoured units and troops into o

… Pretoria News, 2nd Feb. 2004. Today in History | https://www.andibradley.com/ … Rebels begin an offensive in Eritrea, Ethiopia. Ethiopia’s military government orders …

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In an address to the Foreign Correspondents Association, minister of cooperation and development, Dr Gerrit Viljoen , announces

… In an address to the Foreign Correspondents Association, …

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Trevor Andrew Manuel, Minister of Finance of the RSA since 1996, is born in Kensington, Cape Town.

… Manuel, Minister of Finance of the RSA since 1996, is born in Kensington, Cape Town. …

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Jacobus Nicolaas Boshof, second president of the Orange Free State (1855-1859), is born in Swellendam, CC.

… president of the Orange Free State (1855-1859), is born in Swellendam, CC. …

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Tina Eboka, Director, Division of Textile Technology, Council for Scientific &amp; Industrial Research (CSIR), is born in Durba

… for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), is born in Durba …

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President De Klerk announces an immediate ban on &quot;cultural weapons&quot; &quot;excluding at this stage spears&quot; in tow

… ban on "cultural weapons" "excluding at this stage spears" in tow …

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The recommendations of the Riekert Commission are tabled. These include more Black involvement in government administration boa

… are tabled. These include more Black involvement in government administration boa …

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Arno Carstens, lead singer of the rock group Springbok Nude Girls, is born in Worcester, Western Cape.

Henry Bathurst, statesman and creator of the British Colonial Office, is born in Gloucestershire, England. Bathurst, founde

British premier Winston Churchill says the Suez Canal will be in danger if Britain withdraws from Egypt.

Barend Strydom receives eight death sentences as the result of racial murders in Pretoria the previous year.

S. le Roux Marais (82), one of the pioneers of Afrikaans lieder (art songs), dies in Graaff-Reinet.

Reuben Tholakele (Thola) Caluza, Zulu composer and choir master who popularised Zulu folk music, dies in Durban.

Rachel Isabella Steyn, wife of M.T. Steyn, president of the Orange Free State, is born in Philippolis.

Marthinus Theunis Steyn is sworn in as president of the Orange Free State for the first time.

The number of prisoners in custody stands at 170 168. The prisons can accommodate 102 048 prisoners.

The Rand mineworkers’ revolt intensifies when three mineworkers are shot and killed outside the prison in Boksburg.

Henri Edouard Prosper Breuli, archaeologist attached to the University of the Witwatersrand, is born in Mortain, France.

Harry Percival Madibane, educationist, school principal and soccer administrator, dies in Pietersburg. He was born at Blaauberg

Ethiopian army units seize Asmara, second largest city in Ethiopia, and demand better pay and living conditions.

SA signs agreement with the government of Namibia on co-operation in the policing of Walvis Bay.

Jacob Daniël du Toit (Totius), poet and Afrikaans Bible translator, is born in the Paarl vicinity, CC.

The ANC foreign affairs department hosts an international solidarity conference in Johannesburg (19-21 February), to mobilise i

Sipho John Thembani (69), ANC and member of Mdantsa Residents Association in Transkei, is shot and killed.

Anglo-Boer War 2: Danish farmers donate 12 000 boxes of butter to British troops in South Africa.

At a mass gathering in Johannesburg during the Rand Revolt, a proposal to establish a provisional republican government is acce

The “Ossewabrandwag” (OB) is founded as an Afrikaans cultural and political organisation in Bloemfontein, under leadership of C

The first Sunday newspaper in South Africa, the Sunday Times, appears with George Herbert Kingswell as editor.

Joseph Tshifura Makhari, engineer, student leader and recipient of various international study grants is born in Thohoyandou, V

Dr Eduardo C. Mondlane, president of Mozambique National Liberation Front (Frelimo), is assassinated by a letter bomb in Tanzan

Rebels begin an offensive in Eritrea, Ethiopia. Ethiopia’s military government orders bombers, armoured units and troops into o

In an address to the Foreign Correspondents Association, minister of cooperation and development, Dr Gerrit Viljoen , announces

Trevor Andrew Manuel, Minister of Finance of the RSA since 1996, is born in Kensington, Cape Town.

Jacobus Nicolaas Boshof, second president of the Orange Free State (1855-1859), is born in Swellendam, CC.

Tina Eboka, Director, Division of Textile Technology, Council for Scientific &amp;amp; Industrial Research (CSIR), is born in Durba

President De Klerk announces an immediate ban on &amp;quot;cultural weapons&amp;quot; &amp;quot;excluding at this stage spears&amp;quot; in tow

The recommendations of the Riekert Commission are tabled. These include more Black involvement in government administration boa

Tina Eboka, Director, Division of Textile Technology, Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), is born in Durba

President De Klerk announces an immediate ban on "cultural weapons" "excluding at this stage spears" in tow