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A strike by Black municipal workers in Johannesburg ends when police supervise the removal of over 1,000 dismissed men.

… A strike by Black municipal workers in Johannesburg ends when police supervise the removal of …

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Representatives of the South African authorities, business and religious leaders, as well as ANC and IFP, meet in Johannesburg

… and religious leaders, as well as ANC and IFP, meet in Johannesburg …

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Walter Sisulu is taken into custody in the Bochabella location, Bloemfontein, on a charge under the Suppression of Communism Ac

… Walter Sisulu is taken into custody in the Bochabella location, Bloemfontein, on a charge under …

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South African politician and author of “Jock of the Bushveld,” Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, is born in King William’s Town.

… of “Jock of the Bushveld,” Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, is born in King William’s Town. …

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The SA Springbok rugby team beats the Wallabies 33-20 in the Mandela Cup match at Ellis Park, Johannesburg.

… The SA Springbok rugby team beats the Wallabies 33-20 in the Mandela Cup match at Ellis Park, Johannesburg. …

Mandela, In Last State Of Nation Speech, Pleads For Peace by Suzanne Daley (The New York Times), 6 February 1999

… Mandela, In Last State Of Nation Speech, Pleads For Peace by Suzanne …

Winnie Mandela, Given Sentence Of 6 Years In Kidnapping Case by Christopher S. Wren (The New York Times), 15 May 1991

… Winnie Mandela, Given Sentence Of 6 Years In Kidnapping Case by Christopher S. Wren (The New York …

Reflections on the Pan Africanist Congress ‘Underground’ in the Era of the 1976 Youth Uprisings by Ali Khangela Hlongwane

… Reflections on the Pan Africanist Congress ‘Underground’ in the Era of the 1976 Youth Uprisings by Ali Khangela …

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At a meeting held in Ulundi, Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi warns that the deals struck between

… At a meeting held in Ulundi, Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Chief …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: In Bloemfontein the OFS Volksraad requests the ZAR to continue to pursue a peaceful solution, failing which,

… Anglo-Boer War 2: In Bloemfontein the OFS Volksraad requests the ZAR to …

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Eugène de Kock alleges that the Swedish premier Olaf Palme was shot in 1986 by a South African secret agent.

… Kock alleges that the Swedish premier Olaf Palme was shot in 1986 by a South African secret agent. …

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Hester Henriette Grove, born Venter, SA author and dramatist, is born in the Potchefstroom district, western Transvaal. She was

… Grove, born Venter, SA author and dramatist, is born in the Potchefstroom district, western Transvaal. She was …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: The ZAR government formally requests military assistance from the Orange Free State in accordance with the

… requests military assistance from the Orange Free State in accordance with the …

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The SA rugby team beats the British Isles 22-8 in Port Elizabeth and shares the series with two each.

… The SA rugby team beats the British Isles 22-8 in Port Elizabeth and shares the series with two each. …

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Egypt’s President Anwar Sadat returns home to a hero’s welcome after Camp David summit resulting in an agreement on a framework

… home to a hero’s welcome after Camp David summit resulting in an agreement on a framework …

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At the World Health Organisation’s Regional Conference for Africa, in Geneva, twenty-six African delegates leave the opening se

… Health Organisation’s Regional Conference for Africa, in Geneva, twenty-six African delegates leave the opening se …

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Teboho Mokgalagadi, with his hair dyed golden, wins a Paralympic world record gold medal 100m sprints in his first internationa

… wins a Paralympic world record gold medal 100m sprints in his first internationa …

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Masibulela Hawk Makepula, SA junior flyweight, wins the world champion title of the World Boxing Union in that category.

… wins the world champion title of the World Boxing Union in that category. …

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Holy Roman Empire fleet captures vessel Port of Africa at Mehedia in Tunis, naval headquarters of Turkish corsair Dragut.

… Empire fleet captures vessel Port of Africa at Mehedia in Tunis, naval headquarters of Turkish corsair Dragut. …

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The Goldstone Commission of Inquiry issues an Interim report on hostels, in which it recommends that those hostels associated w

… Commission of Inquiry issues an Interim report on hostels, in which it recommends that those hostels associated w …

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Erasmus Smit, religious leader of the Voortrekkers, is ordained as missionary in Torenberg (now Colesberg) by the Reverend Jame

… leader of the Voortrekkers, is ordained as missionary in Torenberg (now Colesberg) by the Reverend Jame …

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Iranian Foreign Minister, Ali Akbar Velayati, visits South Africa in connection with South Africa’s agreement to store and mark

… Foreign Minister, Ali Akbar Velayati, visits South Africa in connection with South Africa’s agreement to store and mark …

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Addressing the National Party’s Natal Provincial Congress in Durban, the Prime Minister puts forward a twelve-point plan for ac

… Addressing the National Party’s Natal Provincial Congress in Durban, the Prime Minister puts forward a twelve-point …

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Elections are held in Venda (15-16 Aug). Traditionalist Chief Patrick R. Mphephu is returned to power despite electoral victory

… Elections are held in Venda (15-16 Aug). Traditionalist Chief Patrick R. Mphephu …

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Elections are held in Venda (15-16 Aug). Traditionalist Chief Patrick R. Mphephu is returned to power despite electoral victory

… Elections are held in Venda (15-16 Aug). Traditionalist Chief Patrick R. Mphephu …

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Thomas Edward Lawrence, called Lawrence of Arabia (1888-1935), British adventurer, soldier, and author, is born in Tremadoc, Wa

… British adventurer, soldier, and author, is born in Tremadoc, Wa …

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Richard Victor Selope Thema, politician, journalist and newspaper editor of i.e. The Bantu World, dies in Orlando West, Johanne

… and newspaper editor of i.e. The Bantu World, dies in Orlando West, Johanne …

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Hilda Postma, daughter of the Rev. S. Postma and author of books for children, is born in Burgersdorp, Cape Colony.

… Rev. S. Postma and author of books for children, is born in Burgersdorp, Cape Colony. …

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Prof. Pothinus Carl Matsiri Mokgokong, academic, principal and vice-chancellor of the University of the North, dies in Mankweng

… and vice-chancellor of the University of the North, dies in Mankweng …

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Two gunmen open fire on a crowd of commuters in Jeppe railway station, Johannesburg, killing five persons and injuring fourteen

… Two gunmen open fire on a crowd of commuters in Jeppe railway station, Johannesburg, killing five persons …

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A strike by Black municipal workers in Johannesburg ends when police supervise the removal of over 1,000 dismissed men.

Representatives of the South African authorities, business and religious leaders, as well as ANC and IFP, meet in Johannesburg

Walter Sisulu is taken into custody in the Bochabella location, Bloemfontein, on a charge under the Suppression of Communism Ac

South African politician and author of “Jock of the Bushveld,” Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, is born in King William’s Town.

The SA Springbok rugby team beats the Wallabies 33-20 in the Mandela Cup match at Ellis Park, Johannesburg.

Mandela, In Last State Of Nation Speech, Pleads For Peace by Suzanne Daley (The New York Times), 6 February 1999

Winnie Mandela, Given Sentence Of 6 Years In Kidnapping Case by Christopher S. Wren (The New York Times), 15 May 1991

Reflections on the Pan Africanist Congress ‘Underground’ in the Era of the 1976 Youth Uprisings by Ali Khangela Hlongwane

At a meeting held in Ulundi, Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi warns that the deals struck between

Anglo-Boer War 2: In Bloemfontein the OFS Volksraad requests the ZAR to continue to pursue a peaceful solution, failing which,

Eugène de Kock alleges that the Swedish premier Olaf Palme was shot in 1986 by a South African secret agent.

Hester Henriette Grove, born Venter, SA author and dramatist, is born in the Potchefstroom district, western Transvaal. She was

Anglo-Boer War 2: The ZAR government formally requests military assistance from the Orange Free State in accordance with the

The SA rugby team beats the British Isles 22-8 in Port Elizabeth and shares the series with two each.

Egypt’s President Anwar Sadat returns home to a hero’s welcome after Camp David summit resulting in an agreement on a framework

At the World Health Organisation’s Regional Conference for Africa, in Geneva, twenty-six African delegates leave the opening se

Teboho Mokgalagadi, with his hair dyed golden, wins a Paralympic world record gold medal 100m sprints in his first internationa

Masibulela Hawk Makepula, SA junior flyweight, wins the world champion title of the World Boxing Union in that category.

Holy Roman Empire fleet captures vessel Port of Africa at Mehedia in Tunis, naval headquarters of Turkish corsair Dragut.

The Goldstone Commission of Inquiry issues an Interim report on hostels, in which it recommends that those hostels associated w

Erasmus Smit, religious leader of the Voortrekkers, is ordained as missionary in Torenberg (now Colesberg) by the Reverend Jame

Iranian Foreign Minister, Ali Akbar Velayati, visits South Africa in connection with South Africa’s agreement to store and mark

Addressing the National Party’s Natal Provincial Congress in Durban, the Prime Minister puts forward a twelve-point plan for ac

Elections are held in Venda (15-16 Aug). Traditionalist Chief Patrick R. Mphephu is returned to power despite electoral victory

Elections are held in Venda (15-16 Aug). Traditionalist Chief Patrick R. Mphephu is returned to power despite electoral victory

Thomas Edward Lawrence, called Lawrence of Arabia (1888-1935), British adventurer, soldier, and author, is born in Tremadoc, Wa

Richard Victor Selope Thema, politician, journalist and newspaper editor of i.e. The Bantu World, dies in Orlando West, Johanne

Hilda Postma, daughter of the Rev. S. Postma and author of books for children, is born in Burgersdorp, Cape Colony.

Prof. Pothinus Carl Matsiri Mokgokong, academic, principal and vice-chancellor of the University of the North, dies in Mankweng

Two gunmen open fire on a crowd of commuters in Jeppe railway station, Johannesburg, killing five persons and injuring fourteen