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US Secretary of State Colin Powell visits Sudan, followed two days later by the UN’s Kofi Annan in attempts to solve the Darfur
… US Secretary of State Colin Powell visits Sudan, followed two days later by the UN’s Kofi Annan in attempts to solve the Darfur …
Sir Thomas Maclear, 3rd H.M.’s Astronomer at the Cape and close friend of David Livingstone, dies in Cape Town. The town Maclea
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 7, p. 95. … Sir Thomas Maclear, 3rd H.M.’s Astronomer at…
The largest three-day stay-away (5-7 June) in SA’s labour history up to this time starts, because of Black opposition to the La
… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1989). Race Relations Survey 1988/89, Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, p. 442 … The…
Pat Symcox and Mark Boucher set a new world record partnership of 195 runs in the 9th wicket in the test against Pakistan.
… Symcox and Mark Boucher set a new world record partnership of 195 runs in the 9th wicket in the test against Pakistan. …
Eugene Louis Jean Joseph Napoleon, the Prince Imperial of France is born in Paris, France. He was killed in Zululand in the Ang
… Kruger, D.W. (ed)(1972). Dictionary of South African Biography, Cape Town: Human Sciences … Eugene Louis Jean Joseph Napoleon, the Prince Imperial of France…
Angola releases the bodies of two SA Defence Force commandos killed in a raid on Cabinda oil depots in 1985, and the SADF repat
… Angola releases the bodies of two SA Defence Force commandos killed in a raid on Cabinda oil depots in 1985, and the SADF repat …
On his return from Paris, General Hendrik van den Bergh has his own passport impounded on orders from the minister of the inter
… den Bergh has his own passport impounded on orders from the minister of the inter …
Press Statement by South African President Mr Thabo Mbeki on the Conclusion of the Meeting with Italian Republic President Carlo Ciampi, Rome, Italy
… Statement by South African President Mr Thabo Mbeki on the Conclusion of the Meeting with Italian Republic President Carlo Ciampi, …
Barbara Hogan is sentenced in the Rand Supreme Court to an effective ten years in prison for high treason and membership of the
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Barbara Hogan is sentenced in the Rand…
Anglo-Boer War 2: The Battle of Moedwil takes place, with the Boer forces under Gen. De la Rey and Kemp retreating after fierce
… Cloete: The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology | Wallis, F. (2000). … Anglo-Boer War 2: The Battle of Moedwil takes place, with the Boer forces under Gen. De la…
The Olympic Games end in Athens with a spectacular fireworks display and SA 40th on the list of medal winners, after Hestrie Cl
… The Olympic Games end in Athens with a spectacular fireworks display and SA 40th on the list of medal winners, after Hestrie Cl …
The 600-ton cargo ship The Duke of Northumberland, en route from Madras to London, is wrecked near Cape Agulhas, CC. No lives a
… The 600-ton cargo ship The Duke of Northumberland, en route from Madras to London, …
Louis Thibault, SA architect of several well-known houses in the western Cape and also the Lutheran Church in Cape Town, is bor
… Louis Thibault, SA architect of several well-known houses in the western Cape and also the Lutheran Church in Cape Town, is bor …
Jan van Riebeeck writes to Otto Jansz on Robben Island, enquiring about the number of sheep on the island and whether he needs
… writes to Otto Jansz on Robben Island, enquiring about the number of sheep on the island and whether he needs …
The ANC and the Inkatha Freedom Party announce that they have held high-level talks in Durban to discuss ways of ending violenc
… The ANC and the Inkatha Freedom Party announce that they have held high-level talks in Durban to discuss ways of ending violenc …
Kevin Williams, member of a gang, dies in the regional court in Stellenbosch when his throat is cut while the court is in sessi
… Kevin Williams, member of a gang, dies in the regional court in Stellenbosch when his throat is cut while the court is in sessi …
It is announced that the referendum will be held on 2 November 1983, with the Whites being asked whether they are in favour of
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … It is announced that the referendum will be held on…
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York (the future King George V and his wife) arrive in Durban for a quick royal visit to N
… Cloete: The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology … The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York (the future King George V and his wife) arrive in Durban for a …
The first hijacking of a South African Airways plane takes place when two men hijack a SAA Boeing 727 tri-jet the Letaba en rou
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The first hijacking of a South African Airways…
A self-confessed SA spy of the security police in the ANC, Olivia Forsyth, who was held prisoner at ANC Quatro prison camp for
… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1990). Race Relations Survey 1989/90 , Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, p. 144 … A self…
Two Libyan men plead not guilty to charges that they were involved in the Lockerbie bombing of Panama flight 103 in 1988. The c
… men plead not guilty to charges that they were involved in the Lockerbie bombing of Panama flight 103 in 1988. The c …
Security forces round up more than 10,000 men in the biggest anti-Mau Mau operation since the state of emergency was declared i
… Security forces round up more than 10,000 men in the biggest anti-Mau Mau operation since the state of emergency was declared i …
Table Mountain is sighted at 2.30 p.m. by a crewmember of the Drommedaris, the ship on which Jan van Riebeeck and his company w
… Table Mountain is sighted at 2.30 p.m. by a crewmember of the Drommedaris, the ship on which Jan van Riebeeck and his company w …
George Rex (74), believed to be the son of George III and Hannah Lightfoot, who was banned to the Cape, dies in Knysna.
… George Rex (74), believed to be the son of George III and Hannah Lightfoot, who was banned to the Cape, dies in Knysna. …
Six Black political prisoners who would have been freed at the end of the year have been released from Robben Island prison, in
… Six Black political prisoners who would have been freed at the end of the year have been released from Robben Island prison, in …
Message from the President of South Africa to the AAM Archives Committee Symposium held at South Africa House, London, 25-26 June 1999
… Message from the President of South Africa to the AAM Archives Committee Symposium held at South Africa …
The Congress of SA Trade Unions has urged its alliance partner, the ANC, to clarify its stance on political and human rights ab
… The Congress of SA Trade Unions has urged its alliance partner, the ANC, to clarify its stance on political and human rights …
Police arrest 2,300 people in the Black township of Sebokeng in what is believed to be the biggest raid against Blacks living i
… Police arrest 2,300 people in the Black township of Sebokeng in what is believed to be the biggest raid against Blacks living i …
Mr Mhleli and Dr Warren Zolile Nombe are acquitted in the Umtata regional court of charges relating to terrorism and the ANC on
… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1989). Race Relations Survey 1988/89, Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, p. 108 … Mr Mhleli…
The two-year rule by Sir Rufane Donkin of the Cape Colony is abruptly ended when Lord Charles Somerset returns from home leave.
… The two-year rule by Sir Rufane Donkin of the Cape Colony is abruptly ended when Lord Charles Somerset …