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Andrew Kelehe, police detective from Mafikeng, wins the Comrades race between Pietermaritzburg and Durban in the second-fastest

… wins the Comrades race between Pietermaritzburg and Durban in the second-fastest …

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World Conference on Sanctions against Racist South Africa, UNESCO House, Paris, organised by the United Nations in cooperation

… UNESCO House, Paris, organised by the United Nations in cooperation …

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Rev. Tseleng Namane (47), PAC member, dies in hospital three days after he was shot at his home.

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 255. … Rev. Tseleng Namane (47), PAC member, dies in hospital three days after he was shot at his home. …

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The Working Committee of the Indian National Congress adopts a resolution expressing full sympathy for the Resisters in their b

… a resolution expressing full sympathy for the Resisters in their b …

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SA signs a declaration of intent on cooperation with the Russian Federation in the field of arts and culture.

… of intent on cooperation with the Russian Federation in the field of arts and culture. …

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The World Council of Churches cancels a special consultation in South Africa because of unacceptable conditions imposed on it b

… World Council of Churches cancels a special consultation in South Africa because of unacceptable conditions imposed on …

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4,000 Black postal workers have refused to give oaths of loyalty to Ian Smith’s government in Rhodesia.

… refused to give oaths of loyalty to Ian Smith’s government in Rhodesia. …

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Thirty-eight African and Asian delegations table a draft resolution in the Trusteeship Committee asking for an effective United

… African and Asian delegations table a draft resolution in the Trusteeship Committee asking for an effective United …

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The house approves the Constitution Twelfth Amendment Bill by a two-thirds majority in parliament. Deputy justice minister John

… Twelfth Amendment Bill by a two-thirds majority in parliament. Deputy justice minister John …

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Reuben Tholakele (Thola) Caluza, Zulu composer, choirmaster and businessman is born in Siyamu, Kwa Caluza, Edenvale, near Piete

… Caluza, Zulu composer, choirmaster and businessman is born in Siyamu, Kwa Caluza, Edenvale, near Piete …

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The first golf club in SA, the Cape Golf Club (later the Royal Cape Golf Club), is established.

… The first golf club in SA, the Cape Golf Club (later the Royal Cape Golf Club), …

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Jacob Albertus Marais (Jaap), former leader of the rightwing Herstigte Nasionale Party, is born in Vryburg, Cape Province.

… Gastrow: Who's Who in South African Politics … leader of the rightwing Herstigte Nasionale Party, is born in Vryburg, Cape Province. …

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Botswana’s ruling party wins the country’s elections, handing President Festus Mogae a second and final term in office. http://

… handing President Festus Mogae a second and final term in office. http:// …

’Peace and development in our region’, Speech by Oliver Tambo at “War on want” Conference, London, 2 June 1988

… ’Peace and development in our region’, Speech by Oliver Tambo at “War on want” …

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Zululand becomes part of the colony of Natal, after the initial annexation by the British in May 1887.

… of Natal, after the initial annexation by the British in May 1887. …

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Four years after first raising the possibility of irregularities in South Africa’s multi-billion rand arms acquisition process,

… after first raising the possibility of irregularities in South Africa’s multi-billion rand arms acquisition process, …

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The Government closes all lines of communication with five districts in Pondoland and reintroduces emergency regulations for th

… closes all lines of communication with five districts in Pondoland and reintroduces emergency regulations for th …

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A congregation of the Dutch Reformed Church is founded in Bloemfontein, two years after the establishment of the town.

… A congregation of the Dutch Reformed Church is founded in Bloemfontein, two years after the establishment of the …

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President Swart appoints a one-man commission, Mr Justice J.H. Snyman, to inquire into the riots in Paarl, CP.

… Mr Justice J.H. Snyman, to inquire into the riots in Paarl, CP. …

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In a hearing before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, leaders of the UDF distance themselves from Winnie Madikizela-Mand

… In a hearing before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, …

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President F.W. de Klerk announces a proposed timetable on a transitional process in South Africa which envisage that a fully re

… announces a proposed timetable on a transitional process in South Africa which envisage that a fully re …

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UNICEF says fighting and crop failures in southern Sudan have forced an unprecedented exodus of 200 000 people.

… UNICEF says fighting and crop failures in southern Sudan have forced an unprecedented exodus of 200 …

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President Félix Houphouet-Boigny retains power when he wins the first multi-party election in the Ivory Coast.

… retains power when he wins the first multi-party election in the Ivory Coast. …

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Geoffrey Hlabangane, chief executive officer and director of New Seasons Resources, Johannesburg, since 1999, is born in Middel

… New Seasons Resources, Johannesburg, since 1999, is born in Middel …

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Johannes Friedrich Wilhelm Grosskopf, author, newspaper editor and professor at the University of Stellenbosch, is born in Bloe

… and professor at the University of Stellenbosch, is born in Bloe …

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The South African Institute of Race Relations reports that 433 people are known to be still in custody.

… Relations reports that 433 people are known to be still in custody. …

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Jacob Abraham Jeremy (Japie) de Villiers, chief justice of the Union of SA, is born in Fauresmith, OFS.

… de Villiers, chief justice of the Union of SA, is born in Fauresmith, OFS. …

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Joseph Mogotsi, a teacher, dies in Pretoria after his car was forced off the road and he was assaulted.

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee. … Joseph Mogotsi, a teacher, dies in Pretoria after his car was forced off the road and he was …

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Laurie Nathan, national organiser of the End Conscription Campaign, 1984-86, is born in Sea Point, Cape Town.

… Gastrow: Who's Who in South African Politics … of the End Conscription Campaign, 1984-86, is born in Sea Point, Cape Town. …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Britain announces in London that more than 11 000 British soldiers have already been killed.

… Anglo-Boer War 2: Britain announces in London that more than 11 000 British soldiers have already …

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Andrew Kelehe, police detective from Mafikeng, wins the Comrades race between Pietermaritzburg and Durban in the second-fastest

World Conference on Sanctions against Racist South Africa, UNESCO House, Paris, organised by the United Nations in cooperation

Rev. Tseleng Namane (47), PAC member, dies in hospital three days after he was shot at his home.

The Working Committee of the Indian National Congress adopts a resolution expressing full sympathy for the Resisters in their b

SA signs a declaration of intent on cooperation with the Russian Federation in the field of arts and culture.

The World Council of Churches cancels a special consultation in South Africa because of unacceptable conditions imposed on it b

4,000 Black postal workers have refused to give oaths of loyalty to Ian Smith’s government in Rhodesia.

Thirty-eight African and Asian delegations table a draft resolution in the Trusteeship Committee asking for an effective United

The house approves the Constitution Twelfth Amendment Bill by a two-thirds majority in parliament. Deputy justice minister John

Reuben Tholakele (Thola) Caluza, Zulu composer, choirmaster and businessman is born in Siyamu, Kwa Caluza, Edenvale, near Piete

The first golf club in SA, the Cape Golf Club (later the Royal Cape Golf Club), is established.

Jacob Albertus Marais (Jaap), former leader of the rightwing Herstigte Nasionale Party, is born in Vryburg, Cape Province.

Botswana’s ruling party wins the country’s elections, handing President Festus Mogae a second and final term in office. http://

’Peace and development in our region’, Speech by Oliver Tambo at “War on want” Conference, London, 2 June 1988

Zululand becomes part of the colony of Natal, after the initial annexation by the British in May 1887.

Four years after first raising the possibility of irregularities in South Africa’s multi-billion rand arms acquisition process,

The Government closes all lines of communication with five districts in Pondoland and reintroduces emergency regulations for th

A congregation of the Dutch Reformed Church is founded in Bloemfontein, two years after the establishment of the town.

President Swart appoints a one-man commission, Mr Justice J.H. Snyman, to inquire into the riots in Paarl, CP.

In a hearing before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, leaders of the UDF distance themselves from Winnie Madikizela-Mand

President F.W. de Klerk announces a proposed timetable on a transitional process in South Africa which envisage that a fully re

UNICEF says fighting and crop failures in southern Sudan have forced an unprecedented exodus of 200 000 people.

President Félix Houphouet-Boigny retains power when he wins the first multi-party election in the Ivory Coast.

Geoffrey Hlabangane, chief executive officer and director of New Seasons Resources, Johannesburg, since 1999, is born in Middel

Johannes Friedrich Wilhelm Grosskopf, author, newspaper editor and professor at the University of Stellenbosch, is born in Bloe

The South African Institute of Race Relations reports that 433 people are known to be still in custody.

Jacob Abraham Jeremy (Japie) de Villiers, chief justice of the Union of SA, is born in Fauresmith, OFS.

Joseph Mogotsi, a teacher, dies in Pretoria after his car was forced off the road and he was assaulted.

Laurie Nathan, national organiser of the End Conscription Campaign, 1984-86, is born in Sea Point, Cape Town.

Anglo-Boer War 2: Britain announces in London that more than 11 000 British soldiers have already been killed.