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General Bantu Holomisa, who ousted Stella Sigcau in a coup, appoints himself as the Transkei’s military and government chief.

… General Bantu Holomisa, who ousted Stella Sigcau in a coup, appoints himself as the Transkei’s military and …

Power games: Upheaval in the labour movement reverberates through Alliance by Ranjeni Munusamy (Daily Maverick), 10 June 2015

… Power games: Upheaval in the labour movement reverberates through Alliance by …

John Dube’s Presidential Address At Founding Congress Of The ANC, 1912: Report In Indian Opinion, 10 February 1912

… Address At Founding Congress Of The ANC, 1912: Report In Indian Opinion, 10 February 1912 …

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Mangena Maaka Mokone, founder of the ‘Ethiopian Church’ in 1892 and political leader who strongly opposed racial segregation, i

… Mangena Maaka Mokone, founder of the ‘Ethiopian Church’ in 1892 and political leader who strongly opposed racial …

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Sir Jacob Dirk Barry, judge president of the Eastern division since 1880, is born in Swellendam, Cape Colony.

… president of the Eastern division since 1880, is born in Swellendam, Cape Colony. …

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Rain Queen Makobo Modjadji VI (29) dies in Polokwane Medi-Clinic at 4.30am after a sudden illness.

… Rain Queen Makobo Modjadji VI (29) dies in Polokwane Medi-Clinic at 4.30am after a sudden illness. …

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Israel declares it will keep some of ground won from Egypt, Jordan and Syria in Six-Day War.

… will keep some of ground won from Egypt, Jordan and Syria in Six-Day War. …

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Adolphe Mabille, Swiss missionary in Basutoland (Lesotho) and compiler of a Sotho-English glossary which he expanded and still

… Adolphe Mabille, Swiss missionary in Basutoland (Lesotho) and compiler of a Sotho-English …

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Government of India announces that in protest against the Union’s indifference to its representations, it was found necessary t

… Government of India announces that in protest against the Union’s indifference to its …

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Pedi Chief Sekhukhune’s followers send a force of 140 against Chief Kgolane and his followers in their stronghold, Masehleng. K

… a force of 140 against Chief Kgolane and his followers in their stronghold, Masehleng. K …

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Etienne Leroux (Stephanus Petrus Daniël le Roux), SA author of, inter alia, ‘Magersfontein, o Magersfontein!’ is born in Oudts

… of, inter alia, ‘Magersfontein, o Magersfontein!’ is born in Oudts …

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The Normaalkollege (teachers’ training college) in Bloemfontein becomes the faculty of education of the University of the Orang

… The Normaalkollege (teachers’ training college) in Bloemfontein becomes the faculty of education of the …

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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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Moses Mayekiso, general secretary of NUMSA, and four others, are arrested for allegedly running ‘people’s courts’ in Alexandra,

… are arrested for allegedly running ‘people’s courts’ in Alexandra, …

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Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak survives an assassination bid unscathed when gunmen spray bullets at his armoured limousine in

… when gunmen spray bullets at his armoured limousine in …

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South Africa’s longest political trial ends in Bethal, Transvaal, with seventeen defendants sharing a total of 147 years’ impri

… South Africa’s longest political trial ends in Bethal, Transvaal, with seventeen defendants sharing a …

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The SA rugby team loses the second test against Australia 8-12 in Brisbane, thereby also losing the series.

… SA rugby team loses the second test against Australia 8-12 in Brisbane, thereby also losing the series. …

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India asks the UN General Assembly to consider the question of the treatment of Indians in South Africa.

… to consider the question of the treatment of Indians in South Africa. …

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The first railway line in SA, between Durban and the Point, a distance of 3,2 km, is officially opened.

… The first railway line in SA, between Durban and the Point, a distance of 3,2 km, is …

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A Conference of Editors in Pretoria agrees to the terms for a voluntary censorship agreement with the government regarding mili

… A Conference of Editors in Pretoria agrees to the terms for a voluntary censorship …

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The game between Bafana Bafana, the SA soccer team, and Saudi Arabia ends in a tie with the score 2-2.

… Bafana Bafana, the SA soccer team, and Saudi Arabia ends in a tie with the score 2-2. …

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Well-known Emzini Wezinsizwa actor Maxwell Mlilo (Ngconde), dies of diabetes in Helen Joseph Hospital, Johannesburg. (2006). Ml

… Wezinsizwa actor Maxwell Mlilo (Ngconde), dies of diabetes in Helen Joseph Hospital, Johannesburg. (2006). Ml …

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Under leadership of Dr Abel Coetzee, the Genootskap vir Afrikaanse Volkskunde is established in Johannesburg. Its aim was t

… the Genootskap vir Afrikaanse Volkskunde is established in Johannesburg. Its aim was t …

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Bambata Rebellion: Sigananda, one of the leaders of the rebellion, dies in the jail at Nkandla at midnight.

… Sigananda, one of the leaders of the rebellion, dies in the jail at Nkandla at midnight. …

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Johanna Catharina Jacoba Cornelius, full-time organiser and general secretary of the Garment Workers’ Union, dies in Johannesbu

… and general secretary of the Garment Workers’ Union, dies in Johannesbu …

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Mr. Farah (UN representative) stresses, at a press conference in Pretoria, the need for a series of confidence-building measure

… Farah (UN representative) stresses, at a press conference in Pretoria, the need for a series of confidence-building …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Gen. Buller enters Volksrust, the first town in the ZAR to fall into his hands.

… War 2: Gen. Buller enters Volksrust, the first town in the ZAR to fall into his hands. …

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Prof. J.J. Smith (65), compiler of the first standard dictionary of the Afrikaans language, dies in Cape Town.

… first standard dictionary of the Afrikaans language, dies in Cape Town. …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: “Steinaecker’s Horse”, an irregular unit of about fifty mercenaries in British service, using Black armed t

… Horse”, an irregular unit of about fifty mercenaries in British service, using Black armed t …

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General Bantu Holomisa, who ousted Stella Sigcau in a coup, appoints himself as the Transkei’s military and government chief.

Power games: Upheaval in the labour movement reverberates through Alliance by Ranjeni Munusamy (Daily Maverick), 10 June 2015

John Dube’s Presidential Address At Founding Congress Of The ANC, 1912: Report In Indian Opinion, 10 February 1912

Mangena Maaka Mokone, founder of the ‘Ethiopian Church’ in 1892 and political leader who strongly opposed racial segregation, i

Sir Jacob Dirk Barry, judge president of the Eastern division since 1880, is born in Swellendam, Cape Colony.

Rain Queen Makobo Modjadji VI (29) dies in Polokwane Medi-Clinic at 4.30am after a sudden illness.

Israel declares it will keep some of ground won from Egypt, Jordan and Syria in Six-Day War.

Adolphe Mabille, Swiss missionary in Basutoland (Lesotho) and compiler of a Sotho-English glossary which he expanded and still

Government of India announces that in protest against the Union’s indifference to its representations, it was found necessary t

Pedi Chief Sekhukhune’s followers send a force of 140 against Chief Kgolane and his followers in their stronghold, Masehleng. K

Etienne Leroux (Stephanus Petrus Daniël le Roux), SA author of, inter alia, ‘Magersfontein, o Magersfontein!’ is born in Oudts

The Normaalkollege (teachers’ training college) in Bloemfontein becomes the faculty of education of the University of the Orang

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

Moses Mayekiso, general secretary of NUMSA, and four others, are arrested for allegedly running ‘people’s courts’ in Alexandra,

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak survives an assassination bid unscathed when gunmen spray bullets at his armoured limousine in

South Africa’s longest political trial ends in Bethal, Transvaal, with seventeen defendants sharing a total of 147 years’ impri

The SA rugby team loses the second test against Australia 8-12 in Brisbane, thereby also losing the series.

India asks the UN General Assembly to consider the question of the treatment of Indians in South Africa.

The first railway line in SA, between Durban and the Point, a distance of 3,2 km, is officially opened.

A Conference of Editors in Pretoria agrees to the terms for a voluntary censorship agreement with the government regarding mili

The game between Bafana Bafana, the SA soccer team, and Saudi Arabia ends in a tie with the score 2-2.

Well-known Emzini Wezinsizwa actor Maxwell Mlilo (Ngconde), dies of diabetes in Helen Joseph Hospital, Johannesburg. (2006). Ml

Under leadership of Dr Abel Coetzee, the Genootskap vir Afrikaanse Volkskunde is established in Johannesburg. Its aim was t

Bambata Rebellion: Sigananda, one of the leaders of the rebellion, dies in the jail at Nkandla at midnight.

Johanna Catharina Jacoba Cornelius, full-time organiser and general secretary of the Garment Workers’ Union, dies in Johannesbu

Mr. Farah (UN representative) stresses, at a press conference in Pretoria, the need for a series of confidence-building measure

Anglo-Boer War 2: Gen. Buller enters Volksrust, the first town in the ZAR to fall into his hands.

Prof. J.J. Smith (65), compiler of the first standard dictionary of the Afrikaans language, dies in Cape Town.

Anglo-Boer War 2: “Steinaecker’s Horse”, an irregular unit of about fifty mercenaries in British service, using Black armed t