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Demonstrators close down businesses and government offices in Lesotho to protest election results, while a week-old mutiny by a

… Demonstrators close down businesses and government offices in Lesotho to protest election results, while a week-old …

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Special task teams are in place to arrest South Africa’s top 200 criminals, government spokesperson Joel Netshitenzhe announces

… Special task teams are in place to arrest South Africa’s top 200 criminals, …

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Morocco recalls its ambassador to South Africa after Pretoria formally recognised the pro-independence government in the annexe

… formally recognised the pro-independence government in the annexe …

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President P.W. Botha admits in Parliament that he personally phoned the SA Broadcasting Corporation and intervened to change a

… President P.W. Botha admits in Parliament that he personally phoned the SA Broadcasting …

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President Paul Kagame’s Rwandan Patriotic Front party wins a majority in the parliamentary elections. It is the nation’s first

… Kagame’s Rwandan Patriotic Front party wins a majority in the parliamentary elections. It is the nation’s first …

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Dozens are crushed in crowded Cairo streets as millions of Egyptians mourn the death of President Abdel Nasser.

… Dozens are crushed in crowded Cairo streets as millions of Egyptians mourn the …

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The British colonial government in Kenya enact emergency measures to combat the growing threat from the Mau Mau.

… The British colonial government in Kenya enact emergency measures to combat the growing …

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A fire has destroyed the historic Wanderers Cricket club in Johannesburg during the night, reducing to ash historic documents,

… A fire has destroyed the historic Wanderers Cricket club in Johannesburg during the night, reducing to ash historic …

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Samuel Motha, IFP chairman of Kwa-Tema branch, is shot in the head on his way to work.

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state , Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee. | … Samuel Motha, IFP chairman of Kwa-Tema branch, is shot in the head on his way to work. …

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A commission of inquiry into malpractices in South African prisons is ordered by the Minister of Justice, following disturbance

… A commission of inquiry into malpractices in South African prisons is ordered by the Minister of …

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In the Cape Town Supreme Court a British journalist, David Rabkin, his wife, Susan, and a university lecturer, Jeremy Cronin, a

… In the Cape Town Supreme Court a British journalist, David …

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Samora Moisés Machel, president of Mozambique (1975-1986), is born in the village Chilembene (Xilembene), district of Ga

… Machel, president of Mozambique (1975-1986), is born in the village Chilembene (Xilembene), district of Ga …

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Samora Moisés Machel, president of Mozambique (1975-1986), is born in the village Chilembene (Xilembene), district of Ga

… Machel, president of Mozambique (1975-1986), is born in the village Chilembene (Xilembene), district of Ga …

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Thomas Charles John Bain, road engineer and geologist and son of Andrew Bain, is born in Graaff-Reinet.

… engineer and geologist and son of Andrew Bain, is born in Graaff-Reinet. …

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Gertrud Theiler, zoologist, researcher and teacher is born in Pretoria. She was youngest daughter of Sir Arnold Theiler.

… Gertrud Theiler, zoologist, researcher and teacher is born in Pretoria. She was youngest daughter of Sir Arnold Theiler. …

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A twelve-second earthquake kills 1,460 in Orleansville, Algeria. A week later another quake topples the few remaining buildings

… A twelve-second earthquake kills 1,460 in Orleansville, Algeria. A week later another quake topples …

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The government was implicitly involved in farm attacks, the union’s national safety and security committee chairperson Danie du

… The government was implicitly involved in farm attacks, the union’s national safety and security …

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C.J. (Pink) Julius (84), sole survivor of the Coloured Springbok Rugby team who toured Britain in 1939, dies.

… of the Coloured Springbok Rugby team who toured Britain in 1939, dies. …

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A limpet-mine explosion kills a man outside a crowded centre in Northcliff, Johannesburg. Police suspect that the victim was ca

… limpet-mine explosion kills a man outside a crowded centre in Northcliff, Johannesburg. Police suspect that the victim …

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World War 2: East Africa. The South African Air Force flying out from Kenya bombs Italian bases in Somaliland.

… Air Force flying out from Kenya bombs Italian bases in Somaliland. …

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President Mbeki states at a media briefing in Cape Town, after a meeting of the African National Congress’s provincial executiv

… President Mbeki states at a media briefing in Cape Town, after a meeting of the African National …

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Major Theodor Leutwein, with reinforcements from Germany, defeats the Nama chief Hendrik Witbooi in German South-West Africa, a

… from Germany, defeats the Nama chief Hendrik Witbooi in German South-West Africa, a …

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Mr Guata Lawrence Lefuo, a teacher in Botshabelo, successfully challenges the validity of the area’s incorporation into Qua-Qua

… Mr Guata Lawrence Lefuo, a teacher in Botshabelo, successfully challenges the validity of the …

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Casual Day. Casual Day, started in 1995, is a fundraising project benefiting persons with disabilities. Everybody is called upo

… Casual Day. Casual Day, started in 1995, is a fundraising project benefiting persons with …

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) passed a resolution barring any athlete from the Olympics who competes in South Afric

… barring any athlete from the Olympics who competes in South Afric …

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Leaders of Syria, Algeria, South Yemen, Libya and Palestine Liberation Organisation announce in Damascus, Syria, they are sever

… Libya and Palestine Liberation Organisation announce in Damascus, Syria, they are sever …

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General Murtula Ramat Muhammed, Nigerian head of state since a bloodless coup in 1975, is assassinated during a failed military

… Muhammed, Nigerian head of state since a bloodless coup in 1975, is assassinated during a failed military …

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An edict is issued in the Cape Colony forbidding any White person from settling beyond the Gamtoos River.

… An edict is issued in the Cape Colony forbidding any White person from settling …

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Dr Albertus Daniel Keet (83), poet of the first Afrikaans love poems, dies in Senekal, Orange Free State.

… Keet (83), poet of the first Afrikaans love poems, dies in Senekal, Orange Free State. …

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Ten people are killed when Ciskei soldiers use force against a group revellers celebrating Nelson Mandel’s release in Mdantsane

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 269. … a group revellers celebrating Nelson Mandel’s release in Mdantsane …

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Demonstrators close down businesses and government offices in Lesotho to protest election results, while a week-old mutiny by a

Special task teams are in place to arrest South Africa’s top 200 criminals, government spokesperson Joel Netshitenzhe announces

Morocco recalls its ambassador to South Africa after Pretoria formally recognised the pro-independence government in the annexe

President P.W. Botha admits in Parliament that he personally phoned the SA Broadcasting Corporation and intervened to change a

President Paul Kagame’s Rwandan Patriotic Front party wins a majority in the parliamentary elections. It is the nation’s first

Dozens are crushed in crowded Cairo streets as millions of Egyptians mourn the death of President Abdel Nasser.

The British colonial government in Kenya enact emergency measures to combat the growing threat from the Mau Mau.

A fire has destroyed the historic Wanderers Cricket club in Johannesburg during the night, reducing to ash historic documents,

Samuel Motha, IFP chairman of Kwa-Tema branch, is shot in the head on his way to work.

A commission of inquiry into malpractices in South African prisons is ordered by the Minister of Justice, following disturbance

In the Cape Town Supreme Court a British journalist, David Rabkin, his wife, Susan, and a university lecturer, Jeremy Cronin, a

Samora Moisés Machel, president of Mozambique (1975-1986), is born in the village Chilembene (Xilembene), district of Ga

Samora Moisés Machel, president of Mozambique (1975-1986), is born in the village Chilembene (Xilembene), district of Ga

Thomas Charles John Bain, road engineer and geologist and son of Andrew Bain, is born in Graaff-Reinet.

Gertrud Theiler, zoologist, researcher and teacher is born in Pretoria. She was youngest daughter of Sir Arnold Theiler.

A twelve-second earthquake kills 1,460 in Orleansville, Algeria. A week later another quake topples the few remaining buildings

The government was implicitly involved in farm attacks, the union’s national safety and security committee chairperson Danie du

C.J. (Pink) Julius (84), sole survivor of the Coloured Springbok Rugby team who toured Britain in 1939, dies.

A limpet-mine explosion kills a man outside a crowded centre in Northcliff, Johannesburg. Police suspect that the victim was ca

World War 2: East Africa. The South African Air Force flying out from Kenya bombs Italian bases in Somaliland.

President Mbeki states at a media briefing in Cape Town, after a meeting of the African National Congress’s provincial executiv

Major Theodor Leutwein, with reinforcements from Germany, defeats the Nama chief Hendrik Witbooi in German South-West Africa, a

Mr Guata Lawrence Lefuo, a teacher in Botshabelo, successfully challenges the validity of the area’s incorporation into Qua-Qua

Casual Day. Casual Day, started in 1995, is a fundraising project benefiting persons with disabilities. Everybody is called upo

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) passed a resolution barring any athlete from the Olympics who competes in South Afric

Leaders of Syria, Algeria, South Yemen, Libya and Palestine Liberation Organisation announce in Damascus, Syria, they are sever

General Murtula Ramat Muhammed, Nigerian head of state since a bloodless coup in 1975, is assassinated during a failed military

An edict is issued in the Cape Colony forbidding any White person from settling beyond the Gamtoos River.

Dr Albertus Daniel Keet (83), poet of the first Afrikaans love poems, dies in Senekal, Orange Free State.

Ten people are killed when Ciskei soldiers use force against a group revellers celebrating Nelson Mandel’s release in Mdantsane