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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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Margaret Mary Smith, artist and ichthyologist, dies in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. She illustrated the book of her husband, Prof

… Margaret Mary Smith, artist and ichthyologist, dies in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. She illustrated the book of her …

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President Thabo Mbeki leads a South African delegation in a two-day meeting with representatives of the Israeli Likud Party at

… President Thabo Mbeki leads a South African delegation in a two-day meeting with representatives of the Israeli …

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The White government of South Africa agrees to share political power with a multiparty transition committee in the months befor

… political power with a multiparty transition committee in the months befor …

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Ciskei security forces fire on ANC demonstrators who are disregarding the Ciskei magistrate’s ruling, allowing the march in Bis

… the Ciskei magistrate’s ruling, allowing the march in Bis …

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Frederick Pine Theophilus (Fred) Struben (80), one of the discoverers of the Rand gold reef, dies in Devonshire, England.

… (80), one of the discoverers of the Rand gold reef, dies in Devonshire, England. …

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Washington Duke Sosibo, traditional headman and local IFP organiser, is shot dead as he leaves a local supermarket in Richmond,

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 256. … organiser, is shot dead as he leaves a local supermarket in Richmond, …

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Israeli commando force penetrates deep into Egyptian territory to stage mortar attack on regional army headquarters in Nile Val

… to stage mortar attack on regional army headquarters in Nile Val …

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Gen. Louis Botha, soldier and statesman and first prime minister of the Union of South Africa, dies in Pretoria.

… first prime minister of the Union of South Africa, dies in Pretoria. …

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A.K. Ganyile, a Pondo leader and refugee in Basutoland is kidnapped with two companions by six South African policemen, taken a

… A.K. Ganyile, a Pondo leader and refugee in Basutoland is kidnapped with two companions by six South …

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Col. Muammar Gaddafi seizes power in Libya after a coup d’état, deposing King Idris and exiling him to Egypt.

… Col. Muammar Gaddafi seizes power in Libya after a coup d’état, deposing King Idris and exiling …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Commandant Piet Fourie, joined by Nieuwoudt and Kritzinger, take Ladybrand, OFS, in a street by street fight,

… joined by Nieuwoudt and Kritzinger, take Ladybrand, OFS, in a street by street fight, …

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During a public meeting in Malmesbury, CP, Dr D.F. Malan pleads for the independence of the Union of South Africa.

… During a public meeting in Malmesbury, CP, Dr D.F. Malan pleads for the independence …

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Sir John William Akerman, Natal businessman, politician and speaker of the Natal colonial parliament, is born in Plymouth, Engl

… and speaker of the Natal colonial parliament, is born in Plymouth, Engl …

Gandhi’s Life in his own words - My life is my message by M. K. Gandhi, Compiled by : Krishna Kripalani, 1959, India

… Gandhi’s Life in his own words - My life is my message by M. K. Gandhi, …

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The Black community at Mogopa is displaced in a &quot;forced removal&quot; action. Some 300 homes and a cluster of community bu

… The Black community at Mogopa is displaced in a "forced removal" action. Some 300 homes and a cluster of …

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Henry Charles Christopher (Harry) Wolhuter, game ranger in the Sabi Game Reserve (later Kruger National Park) from 1902-1946, i

… Henry Charles Christopher (Harry) Wolhuter, game ranger in the Sabi Game Reserve (later Kruger National Park) from …

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South African envoy, Parks Makahlana, mediating in the Lockerbie case, reports, “all issues have now been resolved”. UK Prime M

… South African envoy, Parks Makahlana, mediating in the Lockerbie case, reports, “all issues have now been …

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Following a twelve-hour meeting in Cape Town between President de Klerk and ANC Deputy-President Nelson Mandela, they announce

… Following a twelve-hour meeting in Cape Town between President de Klerk and ANC …

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The student activists Porta Shabangu, Thabo Mohale and Derrick Mashobane are ambushed and shot in Swaziland by a Vlakplaas divi

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 250. … Thabo Mohale and Derrick Mashobane are ambushed and shot in Swaziland by a Vlakplaas divi …

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South Africa’s acclaimed Soweto Gospel Choir under direction of David Mulovhedzi and Beverly Bryer win in the Best Traditiona

… under direction of David Mulovhedzi and Beverly Bryer win in the Best Traditiona …

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A new SABC/Markinor survey released in Johannesburg discloses that nine out of ten South Africans have cited unemployment and j

… A new SABC/Markinor survey released in Johannesburg discloses that nine out of ten South Africans …

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The Nelson Mandela Museum is opened. It is being developed as a single component comprising three elements, namely a museum in

… component comprising three elements, namely a museum in …

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WW2: Rommel begins a new offensive against the Allies in North Africa, hoping to push them back to the east.

… WW2: Rommel begins a new offensive against the Allies in North Africa, hoping to push them back to the east. …

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Joseph Engenas Matlhakanye Lekganyane, leader of the St Engenas Zion Christian Church (the Dove) with support in rural areas, i

… St Engenas Zion Christian Church (the Dove) with support in rural areas, i …

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A powerful car bomb explodes outside a cafe in downtown Algiers, killing at least twenty people and wounding sixty others hours

… A powerful car bomb explodes outside a cafe in downtown Algiers, killing at least twenty people and …

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Police baton-charge and teargas protesters at Jan Smuts Airport in Johannesburg. The protesters had gathered to express their d

… baton-charge and teargas protesters at Jan Smuts Airport in Johannesburg. The protesters had gathered to express their …

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The Transvaal Provincial Division of the Supreme Court in Pretoria orders the KwaNdebele police to stop assaulting two emergenc

… The Transvaal Provincial Division of the Supreme Court in Pretoria orders the KwaNdebele police to stop assaulting …

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Azanian People’s Organisation (AZAPO) contests the second democratic election, but performs badly and gets one seat in the Nati

… democratic election, but performs badly and gets one seat in the Nati …

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In a letter to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, lawyers for the NP demand an unconditional apology from chairman Desmon

… In a letter to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, …

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

Margaret Mary Smith, artist and ichthyologist, dies in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. She illustrated the book of her husband, Prof

President Thabo Mbeki leads a South African delegation in a two-day meeting with representatives of the Israeli Likud Party at

The White government of South Africa agrees to share political power with a multiparty transition committee in the months befor

Ciskei security forces fire on ANC demonstrators who are disregarding the Ciskei magistrate’s ruling, allowing the march in Bis

Frederick Pine Theophilus (Fred) Struben (80), one of the discoverers of the Rand gold reef, dies in Devonshire, England.

Washington Duke Sosibo, traditional headman and local IFP organiser, is shot dead as he leaves a local supermarket in Richmond,

Israeli commando force penetrates deep into Egyptian territory to stage mortar attack on regional army headquarters in Nile Val

Gen. Louis Botha, soldier and statesman and first prime minister of the Union of South Africa, dies in Pretoria.

A.K. Ganyile, a Pondo leader and refugee in Basutoland is kidnapped with two companions by six South African policemen, taken a

Col. Muammar Gaddafi seizes power in Libya after a coup d’état, deposing King Idris and exiling him to Egypt.

Anglo-Boer War 2: Commandant Piet Fourie, joined by Nieuwoudt and Kritzinger, take Ladybrand, OFS, in a street by street fight,

During a public meeting in Malmesbury, CP, Dr D.F. Malan pleads for the independence of the Union of South Africa.

Sir John William Akerman, Natal businessman, politician and speaker of the Natal colonial parliament, is born in Plymouth, Engl

Gandhi’s Life in his own words - My life is my message by M. K. Gandhi, Compiled by : Krishna Kripalani, 1959, India

The Black community at Mogopa is displaced in a &amp;quot;forced removal&amp;quot; action. Some 300 homes and a cluster of community bu

Henry Charles Christopher (Harry) Wolhuter, game ranger in the Sabi Game Reserve (later Kruger National Park) from 1902-1946, i

South African envoy, Parks Makahlana, mediating in the Lockerbie case, reports, “all issues have now been resolved”. UK Prime M

Following a twelve-hour meeting in Cape Town between President de Klerk and ANC Deputy-President Nelson Mandela, they announce

The student activists Porta Shabangu, Thabo Mohale and Derrick Mashobane are ambushed and shot in Swaziland by a Vlakplaas divi

South Africa’s acclaimed Soweto Gospel Choir under direction of David Mulovhedzi and Beverly Bryer win in the Best Traditiona

A new SABC/Markinor survey released in Johannesburg discloses that nine out of ten South Africans have cited unemployment and j

The Nelson Mandela Museum is opened. It is being developed as a single component comprising three elements, namely a museum in

WW2: Rommel begins a new offensive against the Allies in North Africa, hoping to push them back to the east.

Joseph Engenas Matlhakanye Lekganyane, leader of the St Engenas Zion Christian Church (the Dove) with support in rural areas, i

A powerful car bomb explodes outside a cafe in downtown Algiers, killing at least twenty people and wounding sixty others hours

Police baton-charge and teargas protesters at Jan Smuts Airport in Johannesburg. The protesters had gathered to express their d

The Transvaal Provincial Division of the Supreme Court in Pretoria orders the KwaNdebele police to stop assaulting two emergenc

Azanian People’s Organisation (AZAPO) contests the second democratic election, but performs badly and gets one seat in the Nati

In a letter to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, lawyers for the NP demand an unconditional apology from chairman Desmon

The Black community at Mogopa is displaced in a "forced removal" action. Some 300 homes and a cluster of community bu