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South African Black leader Nelson Mandela appears in court in Johannesburg and pleads not guilty. Nelson Mandela, in his Long W

… African Black leader Nelson Mandela appears in court in Johannesburg and pleads not guilty. Nelson Mandela, in his …

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As a result of a crash on most of the world’s stock exchanges, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange overall index falls 328 points,

… of a crash on most of the world’s stock exchanges, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange overall index falls 328 points, …

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Four men are arrested after a shoot-out between robbers and security guards in central Johannesburg on the previous day left a

… a shoot-out between robbers and security guards in central Johannesburg on the previous day left a …

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The last six SA mercenaries from the attempted Seychelles coup are pardoned, freed and arrive in Johannesburg. The Minister of

… Seychelles coup are pardoned, freed and arrive in Johannesburg. The Minister of …

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Sonwabo Eddie Funde, businessman and director on several boards, is born in Johannesburg. He achieved an MSc in Electrical Engi

… businessman and director on several boards, is born in Johannesburg. He achieved an MSc in Electrical Engi …

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The engagement of Marike, first wife of Pres. F.W. de Klerk, to Johan Koekemoer, Johannesburg businessman and accountant, is an

… first wife of Pres. F.W. de Klerk, to Johan Koekemoer, Johannesburg businessman and accountant, is an …

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A meeting in Johannesburg, called by the South African Native National Congress is attended by a large number of people from th

… A meeting in Johannesburg, called by the South African Native National …

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A powerful bomb, planted by Frederick John Harris, explodes in the Johannesburg station. One woman is killed and twenty-two (so

… bomb, planted by Frederick John Harris, explodes in the Johannesburg station. One woman is killed and twenty-two (so …

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South Africa and the Soviet Union sign a formal agreement in Johannesburg to promote trade between the two countries. The agree

… Africa and the Soviet Union sign a formal agreement in Johannesburg to promote trade between the two countries. The …

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Henry Brown Marshall asks Kidger Tucker to plan a new residential area for Johannesburg even before the planning of the mining

… asks Kidger Tucker to plan a new residential area for Johannesburg even before the planning of the mining …

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The Hiemstra Commission of Inquiry says the Johannesburg City Council spent R1,8-million of ratepayers’ money on the unlawful s

… The Hiemstra Commission of Inquiry says the Johannesburg City Council spent R1,8-million of ratepayers’ …

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Douglas Portway, SA born artist who left SA and has since resided in several European countries, is born in Johannesburg.

… since resided in several European countries, is born in Johannesburg. …

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In reaction to an inquiry, officials in Pretoria reply that Johannesburg is named after Johann Friedrich Bernhard Rissik and Ch

… In reaction to an inquiry, officials in Pretoria reply that Johannesburg is named after Johann Friedrich Bernhard Rissik …

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Prime Minister B.J. Vorster announces the arrest of a fully trained KGB agent, Yuri N. Loginov, in Johannesburg. He is on a spe

… arrest of a fully trained KGB agent, Yuri N. Loginov, in Johannesburg. He is on a spe …

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The Minister of Education, Prof. Kader Asmal, launches the South African History Project at the Old Fort in Johannesburg, aimin

… the South African History Project at the Old Fort in Johannesburg, aimin …

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An explosion takes place at the Ciskei consulate offices in the Carlton Centre, Johannesburg, in which one person is injured. I

… at the Ciskei consulate offices in the Carlton Centre, Johannesburg, in which one person is injured. I …

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President Paul Kruger pays his second official visit to Johannesburg on the first anniversary of the proclamation of the first

… President Paul Kruger pays his second official visit to Johannesburg on the first anniversary of the proclamation of …

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The Anglican Dean of Johannesburg, the Very Rev. Gonville Aubie ffrench-Beytagh, is detained by the police, accused of subversi

… The Anglican Dean of Johannesburg, the Very Rev. Gonville Aubie ffrench-Beytagh, …

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Percy Qoboza, well-known anti-apartheid journalist and editor of The World newspaper, dies in Johannesburg on his fiftieth birt

… journalist and editor of The World newspaper, dies in Johannesburg on his fiftieth birt …

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Barney Cohen (53), former Drum magazine editor and chief executive officer of Urban Brew studios, dies in Johannesburg while un

… and chief executive officer of Urban Brew studios, dies in Johannesburg while un …

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David Nthubu Koloane, SA artist, is born in Alexandra, Johannesburg. He received his art training at the Bill Ainslie Studi

… Sack, S. (1988). The Neglected Tradition, Johannesburg: Johannesburg Art Gallery, p. 106 … David Nthubu Koloane, SA artist, is born in Alexandra, Johannesburg. He received his art training at the Bill …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Gen. Louis Botha visits Johannesburg two days before British occupation and asks the residents not to resist

… Anglo-Boer War 2: Gen. Louis Botha visits Johannesburg two days before British occupation and asks the …

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Two limpet mines explode at the SADF Transvaal Medical Command, Hillbrow, Johannesburg. The mines are seen by a member of the S

… explode at the SADF Transvaal Medical Command, Hillbrow, Johannesburg. The mines are seen by a member of the S …

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Jan Eloff, son-in-law of President Paul Kruger, is appointed as commissioner of Johannesburg, replacing Carl von Brandis, who w

… of President Paul Kruger, is appointed as commissioner of Johannesburg, replacing Carl von Brandis, who w …

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The arrest of five people, detained under the Terrorism Act, coincides with the Security Police search of the Johannesburg head

… Act, coincides with the Security Police search of the Johannesburg head …

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Philip Alan Moore, politician, soldier, educator and financier who emigrated to SA in 1913, dies in Johannesburg. He was the ‘f

… and financier who emigrated to SA in 1913, dies in Johannesburg. He was the ‘f …

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Parts of western Johannesburg are plunged into darkness when an electrical sub-station in Hursthill near the Helen Joseph Hospi

… Parts of western Johannesburg are plunged into darkness when an electrical …

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The Rev. James Murray Louw (70), board member of the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home in Langlaagte, Johannesburg, dies in Boksbur

… member of the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home in Langlaagte, Johannesburg, dies in Boksbur …

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Basil Neo Sipho Bridgeman (Doc) Bikitshan, veteran journalist and story-teller is born in Mayfair, Johannesburg. He grows up in

… veteran journalist and story-teller is born in Mayfair, Johannesburg. He grows up in …

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The Democratic Party officially comes into being at a one-day conference in Johannesburg attended by some 200 delegates from th

… officially comes into being at a one-day conference in Johannesburg attended by some 200 delegates from th …

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South African Black leader Nelson Mandela appears in court in Johannesburg and pleads not guilty. Nelson Mandela, in his Long W

As a result of a crash on most of the world’s stock exchanges, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange overall index falls 328 points,

Four men are arrested after a shoot-out between robbers and security guards in central Johannesburg on the previous day left a

The last six SA mercenaries from the attempted Seychelles coup are pardoned, freed and arrive in Johannesburg. The Minister of

Sonwabo Eddie Funde, businessman and director on several boards, is born in Johannesburg. He achieved an MSc in Electrical Engi

The engagement of Marike, first wife of Pres. F.W. de Klerk, to Johan Koekemoer, Johannesburg businessman and accountant, is an

A meeting in Johannesburg, called by the South African Native National Congress is attended by a large number of people from th

A powerful bomb, planted by Frederick John Harris, explodes in the Johannesburg station. One woman is killed and twenty-two (so

South Africa and the Soviet Union sign a formal agreement in Johannesburg to promote trade between the two countries. The agree

Henry Brown Marshall asks Kidger Tucker to plan a new residential area for Johannesburg even before the planning of the mining

The Hiemstra Commission of Inquiry says the Johannesburg City Council spent R1,8-million of ratepayers’ money on the unlawful s

Douglas Portway, SA born artist who left SA and has since resided in several European countries, is born in Johannesburg.

In reaction to an inquiry, officials in Pretoria reply that Johannesburg is named after Johann Friedrich Bernhard Rissik and Ch

Prime Minister B.J. Vorster announces the arrest of a fully trained KGB agent, Yuri N. Loginov, in Johannesburg. He is on a spe

The Minister of Education, Prof. Kader Asmal, launches the South African History Project at the Old Fort in Johannesburg, aimin

An explosion takes place at the Ciskei consulate offices in the Carlton Centre, Johannesburg, in which one person is injured. I

President Paul Kruger pays his second official visit to Johannesburg on the first anniversary of the proclamation of the first

The Anglican Dean of Johannesburg, the Very Rev. Gonville Aubie ffrench-Beytagh, is detained by the police, accused of subversi

Percy Qoboza, well-known anti-apartheid journalist and editor of The World newspaper, dies in Johannesburg on his fiftieth birt

Barney Cohen (53), former Drum magazine editor and chief executive officer of Urban Brew studios, dies in Johannesburg while un

David Nthubu Koloane, SA artist, is born in Alexandra, Johannesburg. He received his art training at the Bill Ainslie Studi

Anglo-Boer War 2: Gen. Louis Botha visits Johannesburg two days before British occupation and asks the residents not to resist

Two limpet mines explode at the SADF Transvaal Medical Command, Hillbrow, Johannesburg. The mines are seen by a member of the S

Jan Eloff, son-in-law of President Paul Kruger, is appointed as commissioner of Johannesburg, replacing Carl von Brandis, who w

The arrest of five people, detained under the Terrorism Act, coincides with the Security Police search of the Johannesburg head

Philip Alan Moore, politician, soldier, educator and financier who emigrated to SA in 1913, dies in Johannesburg. He was the ‘f

Parts of western Johannesburg are plunged into darkness when an electrical sub-station in Hursthill near the Helen Joseph Hospi

The Rev. James Murray Louw (70), board member of the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home in Langlaagte, Johannesburg, dies in Boksbur

Basil Neo Sipho Bridgeman (Doc) Bikitshan, veteran journalist and story-teller is born in Mayfair, Johannesburg. He grows up in

The Democratic Party officially comes into being at a one-day conference in Johannesburg attended by some 200 delegates from th