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The SA rugby team beats the Cavaliers of New Zealand in Pretoria 33-18.
… The SA rugby team beats the Cavaliers of New Zealand in Pretoria 33-18. …
Stephen Harry Eyssen, composer, singer and editor of the first FAK-volksangbundel, is born.
… Stephen Harry Eyssen, composer, singer and editor of the first FAK-volksangbundel, is born. …
Justice Richard Goldstone calls for the establishment of a "truth commission" on apartheid atrocities because "v
… Justice Richard Goldstone calls for the establishment of a "truth commission" on apartheid atrocities because "v …
Johan Arnold Smellekamp (54), Free State member of parliament and landdros in Bloemfontein, dies.
… Johan Arnold Smellekamp (54), Free State member of parliament and landdros in Bloemfontein, dies. …
Zaire’s new leader Laurent Kabila renames the nation the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
… Laurent Kabila renames the nation the Democratic Republic of the Congo. …
The South African Bureau of State Security is established (later referred to as BOSS).
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The South African Bureau of State Security is…
Betsie Verwoerd (Elizabeth Schoombie), wife of Dr Verwoerd, is born in Middelburg, Cape Colony.
… Betsie Verwoerd (Elizabeth Schoombie), wife of Dr Verwoerd, is born in Middelburg, Cape Colony. …
Britain, Germany, and Belgium hold a conference to set the frontiers of the Belgian Congo.
… and Belgium hold a conference to set the frontiers of the Belgian Congo. …
Ryk Tulbach, governor of the Cape from 1751, is born in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 10, p. 653 … Ryk Tulbach, governor of the Cape from 1751,…
Sam Shaffishuna Nujoma, first president of Namibia, is born in Ongandjera, South West Africa.
… Sam Shaffishuna Nujoma, first president of Namibia, is born in Ongandjera, South West Africa. …
The Cape Corps, consisting of Cape Coloured men, is reformed under Col. C.N. Hoy.
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 3, p. 29 … The Cape Corps, consisting of Cape Coloured…
Margaret Rheeder, found guilty of poisoning her husband, Benjamin Fredenman, is hung in Pretoria.
… Margaret Rheeder, found guilty of poisoning her husband, Benjamin Fredenman, is hung in …
Elize Botha, first wife of former president P.W. Botha, is born in Senekal, OFS.
… Elize Botha, first wife of former president P.W. Botha, is born in Senekal, OFS. …
France’s Napoleon Bonaparte dies in exile on the island of St. Helena. (BBC history)
… France’s Napoleon Bonaparte dies in exile on the island of St. Helena. (BBC history) …
Bulelani Ngcuka, SA’s first National Director of Public Prosecutions is born in Middledrift, Transkei.
… Bulelani Ngcuka, SA’s first National Director of Public Prosecutions is born in Middledrift, Transkei. …
Petrus Johannes Lemmer, composer of Afrikaans songs, is born in Hartbeesfontein, near Klerksdorp, Transvaal.
… Petrus Johannes Lemmer, composer of Afrikaans songs, is born in Hartbeesfontein, near …
Students of the Pretoria University (Tuks) refuse to listen to ANC leader Nelson Mandela.
… Students of the Pretoria University (Tuks) refuse to listen to ANC …
Students of the Pretoria University (Tuks) refuse to listen to ANC leader Nelson Mandela.
… Students of the Pretoria University (Tuks) refuse to listen to ANC …
Maria Wilman, geologist and botanist of international repute, is born in Beaufort West, CC.
… Verwey, E.J. (ed)(1995). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.1, Pretoria: HSRC. … Maria Wilman, geologist and botanist of international repute, is…
Dr Karl Bremer, Minister of Health in Dr Malan’s cabinet, is born in Hopefield.
… Dr Karl Bremer, Minister of Health in Dr Malan’s cabinet, is born in Hopefield. …
Popo Molefe, former premier of the North West Province appointed in 1994, is born.
… Popo Molefe, former premier of the North West Province appointed in 1994, is born. …
The Castle of Good Hope, oldest and most historic building in SA, is completed.
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 3, p. 123 … The Castle of Good Hope, oldest and most…
Senior members of the Zulu royal family are attacked in a royal residence near Durban.
… Senior members of the Zulu royal family are attacked in a royal residence …
Senior members of the Zulu royal family are attacked in a royal residence near Durban.
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Senior members of the Zulu royal family are…
A group of academics founds the ‘Afrikaans-Duitse Kultuurunie’ (Afrikaans-Deutsche Kultur-Gemeinschaft) in Pretoria.
… A group of academics founds the ‘Afrikaans-Duitse Kultuurunie’ …
Jacob Zuma, former SA vice-president and vice-president of the ANC, is born.
… Jacob Zuma, former SA vice-president and vice-president of the ANC, is born. …
The ANC dismisses proposals to postpone elections in the Empangeni region of KwaZulu-Natal.
… Keesing's Record of World Events, News Digest for April, p. 39942 … proposals to postpone elections in the Empangeni region of KwaZulu-Natal. …
The freeing of political prisoners in SA reaches its climax on Solomon Mahlangu Day.
… The freeing of political prisoners in SA reaches its climax on Solomon …
The elite republican guard mounts an unsuccessful coup against President Paul Biya of Cameroon.
… mounts an unsuccessful coup against President Paul Biya of Cameroon. …
Johan Kriek, SA tennis player and winner of the US Indoor 1982, is born.
… Johan Kriek, SA tennis player and winner of the US Indoor 1982, is born. …