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Fighting between Nigeria’s Hausa and Yoruba tribes leaves 100 dead in Lagos. (2004). Yesterdays, Pretoria News, 18 October.

… between Nigeria’s Hausa and Yoruba tribes leaves 100 dead in Lagos. (2004). Yesterdays, Pretoria News, 18 October. …

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The Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), second university with its seat in Johannesburg (after the University of the Witwatersrand

… University (RAU), second university with its seat in Johannesburg (after the University of the Witwatersrand …

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The Patriotic Movement of Ivory Coast, a newly formed rebel group that launched a violent uprising in September, signs a truce

… newly formed rebel group that launched a violent uprising in September, signs a truce …

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Three Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging (AWB) members from Richards Bay are arrested in connection with an attack the previous week

… (AWB) members from Richards Bay are arrested in connection with an attack the previous week …

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SA forces attack an apartment block in Maputo, Mozambique, close to President Samora Machel’s suburban residence, injuring five

… SA forces attack an apartment block in Maputo, Mozambique, close to President Samora Machel’s …

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Sibusiso Joel Ndebele, premier of KwaZulu-Natal since 22 April 2004, is born at Shiyane, in KwaZulu-Natal.

… of KwaZulu-Natal since 22 April 2004, is born at Shiyane, in KwaZulu-Natal. …

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In response to a call by President Nelson Mandela, representatives of government, business, labour and other community and deve

… In response to a call by President Nelson Mandela, …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: “Mournful Monday”: the British lose 106 killed, 374 wounded and 1 284 captured in two battles.

… British lose 106 killed, 374 wounded and 1 284 captured in two battles. …

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King Lobengula cedes the mineral rights of Matabele Land in terms of the Rudd Concession to the British.

… King Lobengula cedes the mineral rights of Matabele Land in terms of the Rudd Concession to the British. …

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The first group of European Community observers, including some police officers, lawyers and economists, arrive in South Africa

… some police officers, lawyers and economists, arrive in South Africa …

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Colonel Christophe Soglo, army chief-of-staff, in Dahomey [now Benin] finally establishes himself as military president after d

… Colonel Christophe Soglo, army chief-of-staff, in Dahomey [now Benin] finally establishes himself as …

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Financier and industrialist Harry Frederick Oppenheimer is born in Kimberley. He became chairperson of the Anglo American Corpo

… and industrialist Harry Frederick Oppenheimer is born in Kimberley. He became chairperson of the Anglo American …

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The Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk (NGK) unanimously rejects proposals for a merger with its three sister churches in the Afric

… proposals for a merger with its three sister churches in the Afric …

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Italy concedes Ethiopia’s independence by Treaty of Addis Ababa after a crushing defeat at Adwa earlier in the year.

… of Addis Ababa after a crushing defeat at Adwa earlier in the year. …

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The Soweto Students’ Congress (SOSCO) and the Azanian Co-ordinating Committee are restricted in terms of emergency regulations.

… and the Azanian Co-ordinating Committee are restricted in terms of emergency regulations. …

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Sydney Charles Buxton, British statesman and second governor-general of the Union of SA, is born in London.

… and second governor-general of the Union of SA, is born in London. …

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A gas explosion devastates the officers’ club of the SA National Defence Force, a national monument, in Wynberg, Cape Town.

… of the SA National Defence Force, a national monument, in Wynberg, Cape Town. …

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An elephant tramples German tourist Rita Hahn to death on the Hans Merensky golf course in Phalaborwa, Limpopo.

… Rita Hahn to death on the Hans Merensky golf course in Phalaborwa, Limpopo. …

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The SA rugby team loses the second test against France 16-29 in Paris, thereby losing the series.

… SA rugby team loses the second test against France 16-29 in Paris, thereby losing the series. …

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In the elections the Transkei National Independence Party wins twenty-five seats, the Democratic Party ten, Independents eight.

… In the elections the Transkei National Independence Party …

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Prof. Jacobus Gerhard Meiring, educationist and rector of the University of the Western Cape, is born in Johannesburg.

… and rector of the University of the Western Cape, is born in Johannesburg. …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: The British execute J.W.G. Jansen and one Rautenbach in Vryburg by hanging, for horse theft.

… 2: The British execute J.W.G. Jansen and one Rautenbach in Vryburg by hanging, for horse theft. …

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The Rev. Stephanus Jacobus du Toit, enthusiastic but controversial champion of Afrikaans, is born in Daljosafat, Cape Colony.

… but controversial champion of Afrikaans, is born in Daljosafat, Cape Colony. …

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Lucas Radebe, SA soccer star, scores his first goal for Kaizer Chiefs (6) in the game versus Wits University (1).

… soccer star, scores his first goal for Kaizer Chiefs (6) in the game versus Wits University (1). …

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Moses Mbheki Mncane (Baba) Mabhida, trade unionist, politician and Umkhonto we Sizwe commander, is born in Thornhill, Pietermar

… politician and Umkhonto we Sizwe commander, is born in Thornhill, Pietermar …

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Dr Carl W.L. Pappe (59), botanist, physician and curator of the South African Museum, dies in Cape Town.

… physician and curator of the South African Museum, dies in Cape Town. …

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President Hosni Mubarak issues an order that 83 suspected Islamic militants stand trial in Egypt’s state security court.

… an order that 83 suspected Islamic militants stand trial in Egypt’s state security court. …

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The SA Agricultural Union changes its name on the union’s annual meeting in Rustenburg to Agri South Africa.

… Union changes its name on the union’s annual meeting in Rustenburg to Agri South Africa. …

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Stella Sigcau is elected Transkei’s third prime minister since the SA government accorded the territory independence in 1976. D

… the SA government accorded the territory independence in 1976. D …

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US Secretary of State Cyrus Vance travels to South Africa to promote transition to black rule in Namibia.

… to South Africa to promote transition to black rule in Namibia. …

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Fighting between Nigeria’s Hausa and Yoruba tribes leaves 100 dead in Lagos. (2004). Yesterdays, Pretoria News, 18 October.

The Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), second university with its seat in Johannesburg (after the University of the Witwatersrand

The Patriotic Movement of Ivory Coast, a newly formed rebel group that launched a violent uprising in September, signs a truce

Three Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging (AWB) members from Richards Bay are arrested in connection with an attack the previous week

SA forces attack an apartment block in Maputo, Mozambique, close to President Samora Machel’s suburban residence, injuring five

Sibusiso Joel Ndebele, premier of KwaZulu-Natal since 22 April 2004, is born at Shiyane, in KwaZulu-Natal.

In response to a call by President Nelson Mandela, representatives of government, business, labour and other community and deve

Anglo-Boer War 2: “Mournful Monday”: the British lose 106 killed, 374 wounded and 1 284 captured in two battles.

King Lobengula cedes the mineral rights of Matabele Land in terms of the Rudd Concession to the British.

The first group of European Community observers, including some police officers, lawyers and economists, arrive in South Africa

Colonel Christophe Soglo, army chief-of-staff, in Dahomey [now Benin] finally establishes himself as military president after d

Financier and industrialist Harry Frederick Oppenheimer is born in Kimberley. He became chairperson of the Anglo American Corpo

The Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk (NGK) unanimously rejects proposals for a merger with its three sister churches in the Afric

Italy concedes Ethiopia’s independence by Treaty of Addis Ababa after a crushing defeat at Adwa earlier in the year.

The Soweto Students’ Congress (SOSCO) and the Azanian Co-ordinating Committee are restricted in terms of emergency regulations.

Sydney Charles Buxton, British statesman and second governor-general of the Union of SA, is born in London.

A gas explosion devastates the officers’ club of the SA National Defence Force, a national monument, in Wynberg, Cape Town.

An elephant tramples German tourist Rita Hahn to death on the Hans Merensky golf course in Phalaborwa, Limpopo.

The SA rugby team loses the second test against France 16-29 in Paris, thereby losing the series.

In the elections the Transkei National Independence Party wins twenty-five seats, the Democratic Party ten, Independents eight.

Prof. Jacobus Gerhard Meiring, educationist and rector of the University of the Western Cape, is born in Johannesburg.

Anglo-Boer War 2: The British execute J.W.G. Jansen and one Rautenbach in Vryburg by hanging, for horse theft.

The Rev. Stephanus Jacobus du Toit, enthusiastic but controversial champion of Afrikaans, is born in Daljosafat, Cape Colony.

Lucas Radebe, SA soccer star, scores his first goal for Kaizer Chiefs (6) in the game versus Wits University (1).

Moses Mbheki Mncane (Baba) Mabhida, trade unionist, politician and Umkhonto we Sizwe commander, is born in Thornhill, Pietermar

Dr Carl W.L. Pappe (59), botanist, physician and curator of the South African Museum, dies in Cape Town.

President Hosni Mubarak issues an order that 83 suspected Islamic militants stand trial in Egypt’s state security court.

The SA Agricultural Union changes its name on the union’s annual meeting in Rustenburg to Agri South Africa.

Stella Sigcau is elected Transkei’s third prime minister since the SA government accorded the territory independence in 1976. D

US Secretary of State Cyrus Vance travels to South Africa to promote transition to black rule in Namibia.