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Sonny Leon, leader of the Labour Party in the Coloured Representative Council (CRC) resigns, ostensibly for health reasons. His

… Sonny Leon, leader of the Labour Party in the Coloured Representative Council (CRC) resigns, …

This day in history

Vladimir Putin, the Russian president arrives in Cape Town and addresses parliament on a first ever visit of a Russian leader t

… Vladimir Putin, the Russian president arrives in Cape Town and addresses parliament on a first ever visit …

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Mother Teresa (Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu) dies of a heart attack at her Missionaries of Charity headquarters in Calcutta, India. Th

… a heart attack at her Missionaries of Charity headquarters in Calcutta, India. Th …

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Dr Yusuf Mohamed (Mota) Dadoo, medical doctor and politician who escaped through Botswana to England, is born in Krugersdorp.

… who escaped through Botswana to England, is born in Krugersdorp. …

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Dr Yusuf Mohamed (Mota) Dadoo, medical doctor and politician who escaped through Botswana to England, is born in Krugersdorp.

… who escaped through Botswana to England, is born in Krugersdorp. …

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Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser begins talks in Cairo on proposed negotiations for international control of the Suez Cana

… Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser begins talks in Cairo on proposed negotiations for international control …

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The Freedom Deputation under Gen. J.B.M. Hertzog arrives in Durban from Europe after a fruitless effort to secure self-determin

… The Freedom Deputation under Gen. J.B.M. Hertzog arrives in Durban from Europe after a fruitless effort to secure …

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Christiaan Neethling Barnard, medical pioneer who performed the first heart transplant, dies of an acute asthma attack in his h

… the first heart transplant, dies of an acute asthma attack in his h …

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While officially opening the Biennial Congress of the Coordinating Council of South African Trade Unions in Pretoria, the Minis

… of the Coordinating Council of South African Trade Unions in Pretoria, the Minis …

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Yasmin Jessie Duarte, SA High Commissioner to Mozambique and previous Special Assistant to President Mandela in 1990, is born i

… and previous Special Assistant to President Mandela in 1990, is born i …

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The match between the rugby teams of SA and New Zealand ends in a draw with no points being scored.

… match between the rugby teams of SA and New Zealand ends in a draw with no points being scored. …

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Joseph Chamberlain, British colonial secretary who played an important role in Britain’s decisions on South Africa and other Br

… British colonial secretary who played an important role in Britain’s decisions on South Africa and other Br …

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IFP political director, Ziba Jiyane, is appointed secretary-general of the party at its annual general conference in Ulundi.

… of the party at its annual general conference in Ulundi. …

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The ‘Committee of 81’, representing all Coloured schools and colleges in the Western Cape, decides to end class boycotts.

… of 81’, representing all Coloured schools and colleges in the Western Cape, decides to end class boycotts. …

This day in history

The ‘Committee of 81’, representing all Coloured schools and colleges in the Western Cape, decides to end class boycotts.

… of 81’, representing all Coloured schools and colleges in the Western Cape, decides to end class boycotts. …

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Anglo-Boer War 2. The British Colonial Office appoints a Ladies Commission to investigate the concentration camps in SA. The co

… a Ladies Commission to investigate the concentration camps in SA. The co …

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A truck belonging to Boeremag member Lets Pretorius is found in Lichtenburg with weapons and other supplies. Pretorius is arres

… truck belonging to Boeremag member Lets Pretorius is found in Lichtenburg with weapons and other supplies. Pretorius is …

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Aliens Control Act No 96, replacing all previous legislation regarding foreigners entering, leaving or being resident in the co

… regarding foreigners entering, leaving or being resident in the co …

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Meeting in a special session, the National Executive Committee of the ANC ratifies the Record of Understanding. It resolves to

… Meeting in a special session, the National Executive Committee of the …

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The sixth and final report of the Wiehahn Commission, inquiring into labour legislation, is tabled in Parliament. Dealing with

… Commission, inquiring into labour legislation, is tabled in Parliament. Dealing with …

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South Africa calls for an urgent solution to the row over Iran’s nuclear programme following a meeting in Johannesburg between

… the row over Iran’s nuclear programme following a meeting in Johannesburg between …

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Voters go to the polls in the Transkei’s pre-independence elections. The results are a foregone conclusion following the Transk

… Voters go to the polls in the Transkei’s pre-independence elections. The results are …

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Dr. H. Muller is elected as the National Party’s leader in the Transvaal, following the resignation of B. Schoeman. His electio

… Dr. H. Muller is elected as the National Party’s leader in the Transvaal, following the resignation of B. Schoeman. …

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The SA rugby team wins the fourth test against New Zealand 20-17 in Johannesburg, thereby winning the series 3-1.

… rugby team wins the fourth test against New Zealand 20-17 in Johannesburg, thereby winning the series 3-1. …

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Prof. Felix Lategan, first professor in Afrikaans and Dutch at the University College of the Western Cape, is born.

… Prof. Felix Lategan, first professor in Afrikaans and Dutch at the University College of the …

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Electricity is cut off in Tumahole township because of a municipal and rent boycott. (Collinger, J. (1990). “Black out as provi

… Electricity is cut off in Tumahole township because of a municipal and rent boycott. …

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A revised National Statutory Council is released providing a forum for Blacks to discuss policy and assist in drawing up a new

… providing a forum for Blacks to discuss policy and assist in drawing up a new …

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The Constitutional Court rules that the controversial commission of inquiry into rugby, appointed by Pres. Mandela in 1997, is

… of inquiry into rugby, appointed by Pres. Mandela in 1997, is …

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Eighty-three German war orphans arrive in Pretoria. The prime minister, Dr D.F. Malan and his wife adopt a girl.

… Eighty-three German war orphans arrive in Pretoria. The prime minister, Dr D.F. Malan and his wife …

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Bhawani Sannyassi Dayal, journalist and campaigner for Indian rights, is born in Johannesburg as son of Jariam Singh, a former

… journalist and campaigner for Indian rights, is born in Johannesburg as son of Jariam Singh, a former …

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Sonny Leon, leader of the Labour Party in the Coloured Representative Council (CRC) resigns, ostensibly for health reasons. His

Vladimir Putin, the Russian president arrives in Cape Town and addresses parliament on a first ever visit of a Russian leader t

Mother Teresa (Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu) dies of a heart attack at her Missionaries of Charity headquarters in Calcutta, India. Th

Dr Yusuf Mohamed (Mota) Dadoo, medical doctor and politician who escaped through Botswana to England, is born in Krugersdorp.

Dr Yusuf Mohamed (Mota) Dadoo, medical doctor and politician who escaped through Botswana to England, is born in Krugersdorp.

Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser begins talks in Cairo on proposed negotiations for international control of the Suez Cana

The Freedom Deputation under Gen. J.B.M. Hertzog arrives in Durban from Europe after a fruitless effort to secure self-determin

Christiaan Neethling Barnard, medical pioneer who performed the first heart transplant, dies of an acute asthma attack in his h

While officially opening the Biennial Congress of the Coordinating Council of South African Trade Unions in Pretoria, the Minis

Yasmin Jessie Duarte, SA High Commissioner to Mozambique and previous Special Assistant to President Mandela in 1990, is born i

The match between the rugby teams of SA and New Zealand ends in a draw with no points being scored.

Joseph Chamberlain, British colonial secretary who played an important role in Britain’s decisions on South Africa and other Br

IFP political director, Ziba Jiyane, is appointed secretary-general of the party at its annual general conference in Ulundi.

The ‘Committee of 81’, representing all Coloured schools and colleges in the Western Cape, decides to end class boycotts.

The ‘Committee of 81’, representing all Coloured schools and colleges in the Western Cape, decides to end class boycotts.

Anglo-Boer War 2. The British Colonial Office appoints a Ladies Commission to investigate the concentration camps in SA. The co

A truck belonging to Boeremag member Lets Pretorius is found in Lichtenburg with weapons and other supplies. Pretorius is arres

Aliens Control Act No 96, replacing all previous legislation regarding foreigners entering, leaving or being resident in the co

Meeting in a special session, the National Executive Committee of the ANC ratifies the Record of Understanding. It resolves to

The sixth and final report of the Wiehahn Commission, inquiring into labour legislation, is tabled in Parliament. Dealing with

South Africa calls for an urgent solution to the row over Iran’s nuclear programme following a meeting in Johannesburg between

Voters go to the polls in the Transkei’s pre-independence elections. The results are a foregone conclusion following the Transk

Dr. H. Muller is elected as the National Party’s leader in the Transvaal, following the resignation of B. Schoeman. His electio

The SA rugby team wins the fourth test against New Zealand 20-17 in Johannesburg, thereby winning the series 3-1.

Prof. Felix Lategan, first professor in Afrikaans and Dutch at the University College of the Western Cape, is born.

Electricity is cut off in Tumahole township because of a municipal and rent boycott. (Collinger, J. (1990). “Black out as provi

A revised National Statutory Council is released providing a forum for Blacks to discuss policy and assist in drawing up a new

The Constitutional Court rules that the controversial commission of inquiry into rugby, appointed by Pres. Mandela in 1997, is

Eighty-three German war orphans arrive in Pretoria. The prime minister, Dr D.F. Malan and his wife adopt a girl.

Bhawani Sannyassi Dayal, journalist and campaigner for Indian rights, is born in Johannesburg as son of Jariam Singh, a former