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It is revealed in Switzerland that the International University Exchange Fund’s Deputy Director, Craig Williamson, has been wor

… It is revealed in Switzerland that the International University Exchange …

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The Margo Commission of Inquiry into the death of President Samora Machel has its first hearing in Johannesburg.

… the death of President Samora Machel has its first hearing in Johannesburg. …

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Leonard Malatsi Kalane, past editor of several newspapers and current executive director of Rapport &amp; City Press Media in J

… current executive director of Rapport & City Press Media in J …

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In a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) revelation, General Georg Meiring is implicated with more than sixty officers an

… In a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) revelation, …

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The Appeal Court in Bloemfontein sets aside Winnie Mandela’s sentence of five years’ imprisonment for kidnapping four youths. I

… The Appeal Court in Bloemfontein sets aside Winnie Mandela’s sentence of five …

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Prof. Maria van der Lingen Fismer (63), first full professor in music at the University of Stellenbosch, dies.

… Maria van der Lingen Fismer (63), first full professor in music at the University of Stellenbosch, dies. …

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A bill to curtail land ownership and voting rights of Asians in South Africa is adopted by the government.

… bill to curtail land ownership and voting rights of Asians in South Africa is adopted by the government. …

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Egypt announces it will not extend Suez Canal Company’s concession after expiration in 1956, leading to Suez Crisis.

… extend Suez Canal Company’s concession after expiration in 1956, leading to Suez Crisis. …

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The ruling Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front and its allies score an overwhelming victory in elections for a ne

… Front and its allies score an overwhelming victory in elections for a ne …

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Elize Botha (75), first wife of former president P.W. Botha, dies of a heart attack in Wilderness, Western Cape.

… of former president P.W. Botha, dies of a heart attack in Wilderness, Western Cape. …

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Pasteur Bizimungu, Rwanda’s post-genocide president, is sentenced to fifteen years in jail for embezzlement and inciting violen

… post-genocide president, is sentenced to fifteen years in jail for embezzlement and inciting violen …

Press statement, released by Nelson R. Mandela, Honorary Secretary of the All-in African National Council, June 26, 1961

… by Nelson R. Mandela, Honorary Secretary of the All-in African National Council, June 26, 1961 …

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The Committee of Commonwealth Foreign Ministers, meeting in London, issues a statement to the effect that sanctions against Sou

… The Committee of Commonwealth Foreign Ministers, meeting in London, issues a statement to the effect that sanctions …

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Daniël Petrus Goosen, secretary for the Academy of Science and Art, is born in Schweizer-Reneke, western Transvaal.

… secretary for the Academy of Science and Art, is born in Schweizer-Reneke, western Transvaal. …

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Jan Daniël Cilliers, poet under the pseudonym “Kleinjan”, is born on a farm in the vicinity of Wellington, CC.

… poet under the pseudonym “Kleinjan”, is born on a farm in the vicinity of Wellington, CC. …

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Prime Minister Botha’s visit to eight countries in Europe Portugal, Great Britain, West Germany, Belgium, France, Austria, Ital

… Prime Minister Botha’s visit to eight countries in Europe Portugal, Great Britain, West Germany, Belgium, …

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The Rev. Gottlieb Wilhelm Anthonie van der Lingen, founder of the Paarl Gymnasium, is born in Cape Town.

… van der Lingen, founder of the Paarl Gymnasium, is born in Cape Town. …

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Nineteen South African passport holders are deported from the Democratic Republic of Congo for their alleged involvement in a c

… Democratic Republic of Congo for their alleged involvement in a c …

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International Cricket Council president Percy Sonn (57) dies in a Cape Town hospital of complications after surgery. He served

… Cricket Council president Percy Sonn (57) dies in a Cape Town hospital of complications after surgery. He …

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SA’s Minister of Development Aid Gerrit Viljoen, announces that following allegations about the mismanagement of funds in the L

… following allegations about the mismanagement of funds in the L …

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Dr Cedric Namedi Phatudi, chief minister of Lebowa (1973), is born in the district of Pietersburg (now Polokwane).

… Namedi Phatudi, chief minister of Lebowa (1973), is born in the district of Pietersburg (now Polokwane). …

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A week after sweeping into the city, President Laurent Kabila bans political activity and demonstrations in Kinshasa, the DRC c

… Laurent Kabila bans political activity and demonstrations in Kinshasa, the DRC c …

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The conference of the Organisation of African Unity ends in Addis Ababa, divided over the Angolan civil war.

… The conference of the Organisation of African Unity ends in Addis Ababa, divided over the Angolan civil war. …

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The French explorer, Marion du Fresne, discovers Marion Island and Prince Edward Island in the southern Indian Ocean.

… Fresne, discovers Marion Island and Prince Edward Island in the southern Indian Ocean. …

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John Tengo Jabavu, the second Black matriculant in South Africa and well-known journalist, is born near Healdtown.

… John Tengo Jabavu, the second Black matriculant in South Africa and well-known journalist, is born near …

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The Secretary-General submits a report to the Security Council with recommendations for the observation of elections in South A

… with recommendations for the observation of elections in South A …

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Security Police in Port Elizabeth, detain three black civil rights leaders after the Port Elizabeth Black Civic Organisation (P

… Security Police in Port Elizabeth, detain three black civil rights leaders …

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ANC President Oliver Tambo declares, at a gathering in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, celebrating the seventieth anniversary of the f

… ANC President Oliver Tambo declares, at a gathering in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, celebrating the seventieth …

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Esther Susanna Mentz, soprano, actress and pioneer in various cultural fields including the first Afrikaans films, marries Gide

… Esther Susanna Mentz, soprano, actress and pioneer in various cultural fields including the first Afrikaans …

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The first independent newspaper, the South African Commercial Advertiser, is published in Cape Town, edited by Thomas Pringle a

… the South African Commercial Advertiser, is published in Cape Town, edited by Thomas Pringle a …

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It is revealed in Switzerland that the International University Exchange Fund’s Deputy Director, Craig Williamson, has been wor

The Margo Commission of Inquiry into the death of President Samora Machel has its first hearing in Johannesburg.

Leonard Malatsi Kalane, past editor of several newspapers and current executive director of Rapport &amp;amp; City Press Media in J

In a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) revelation, General Georg Meiring is implicated with more than sixty officers an

The Appeal Court in Bloemfontein sets aside Winnie Mandela’s sentence of five years’ imprisonment for kidnapping four youths. I

Prof. Maria van der Lingen Fismer (63), first full professor in music at the University of Stellenbosch, dies.

A bill to curtail land ownership and voting rights of Asians in South Africa is adopted by the government.

Egypt announces it will not extend Suez Canal Company’s concession after expiration in 1956, leading to Suez Crisis.

The ruling Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front and its allies score an overwhelming victory in elections for a ne

Elize Botha (75), first wife of former president P.W. Botha, dies of a heart attack in Wilderness, Western Cape.

Pasteur Bizimungu, Rwanda’s post-genocide president, is sentenced to fifteen years in jail for embezzlement and inciting violen

Press statement, released by Nelson R. Mandela, Honorary Secretary of the All-in African National Council, June 26, 1961

The Committee of Commonwealth Foreign Ministers, meeting in London, issues a statement to the effect that sanctions against Sou

Daniël Petrus Goosen, secretary for the Academy of Science and Art, is born in Schweizer-Reneke, western Transvaal.

Jan Daniël Cilliers, poet under the pseudonym “Kleinjan”, is born on a farm in the vicinity of Wellington, CC.

Prime Minister Botha’s visit to eight countries in Europe Portugal, Great Britain, West Germany, Belgium, France, Austria, Ital

The Rev. Gottlieb Wilhelm Anthonie van der Lingen, founder of the Paarl Gymnasium, is born in Cape Town.

Nineteen South African passport holders are deported from the Democratic Republic of Congo for their alleged involvement in a c

International Cricket Council president Percy Sonn (57) dies in a Cape Town hospital of complications after surgery. He served

SA’s Minister of Development Aid Gerrit Viljoen, announces that following allegations about the mismanagement of funds in the L

Dr Cedric Namedi Phatudi, chief minister of Lebowa (1973), is born in the district of Pietersburg (now Polokwane).

A week after sweeping into the city, President Laurent Kabila bans political activity and demonstrations in Kinshasa, the DRC c

The conference of the Organisation of African Unity ends in Addis Ababa, divided over the Angolan civil war.

The French explorer, Marion du Fresne, discovers Marion Island and Prince Edward Island in the southern Indian Ocean.

John Tengo Jabavu, the second Black matriculant in South Africa and well-known journalist, is born near Healdtown.

The Secretary-General submits a report to the Security Council with recommendations for the observation of elections in South A

Security Police in Port Elizabeth, detain three black civil rights leaders after the Port Elizabeth Black Civic Organisation (P

ANC President Oliver Tambo declares, at a gathering in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, celebrating the seventieth anniversary of the f

Esther Susanna Mentz, soprano, actress and pioneer in various cultural fields including the first Afrikaans films, marries Gide

The first independent newspaper, the South African Commercial Advertiser, is published in Cape Town, edited by Thomas Pringle a

Leonard Malatsi Kalane, past editor of several newspapers and current executive director of Rapport & City Press Media in J