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A suicide bomber blasts his way into the Egyptian embassy in Islamabad, setting off a powerful explosion that kills sixteen peo

… A suicide bomber blasts his way into the Egyptian embassy in Islamabad, setting off a powerful explosion that kills …

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Two Johannesburg paramedics, Adriaan Craukamp and Johan Erasmus, who abandoned a homeless man, who later died in the street, ha

… Erasmus, who abandoned a homeless man, who later died in the street, ha …

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Child sex-slaves are freed. Superintendent Andre Neethling, head of the child protection unit in Gauteng, announces police have

… Andre Neethling, head of the child protection unit in Gauteng, announces police have …

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South Africa finally breaks the Nigerian jinx via a 2-1 well-deserved victory in an exciting Nelson Mandela Challenge clash at

… breaks the Nigerian jinx via a 2-1 well-deserved victory in an exciting Nelson Mandela Challenge clash at …

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Prof. Richard Ernest van der Ross, rector of the University of Western Cape, is born in Plumstead, Cape Town.

… Ross, rector of the University of Western Cape, is born in Plumstead, Cape Town. …

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Prince Arthur of Connaught, the grandson of Queen Victoria, arrives in SA as governor-general. (2004). Yesterdays, Pretoria New

… of Connaught, the grandson of Queen Victoria, arrives in SA as governor-general. (2004). Yesterdays, Pretoria New …

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James Read, missionary of the London Missionary Society who clashed repeatedly with the authorities and colonists, is born in A

… repeatedly with the authorities and colonists, is born in A …

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Niger becomes an autonomous republic within the French Community. The republic adopted a constitution in 1959 but the next year

… the French Community. The republic adopted a constitution in 1959 but the next year …

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Briefing the media on the outcomes of the cabinet meeting on 7 December, government spokesperson Joel Netshitenzhe says in addr

… 7 December, government spokesperson Joel Netshitenzhe says in addr …

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Algerian gunmen kill a British technician working for Algeria’s petroleum company, in what is believed to be the eleventh slayi

… technician working for Algeria’s petroleum company, in what is believed to be the eleventh slayi …

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The Bafana Bafana, SA soccer team, loses 1-2 against Brazil in a home game. (---(2004). ‘Footballer of the decade: Bafana Bafan

… The Bafana Bafana, SA soccer team, loses 1-2 against Brazil in a home game. (---(2004). ‘Footballer of the decade: Bafana …

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An explosion at the offices of the Department of Co-operation and Development in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, causes damage to t

… offices of the Department of Co-operation and Development in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, causes damage to t …

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Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, SA minister of education since 2004, is born in Durban. http://www.sahistory.org.za/

… Pandor, SA minister of education since 2004, is born in Durban. http://www.sahistory.org.za/ …

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Sir Otto John Beit (65), financier, philanthropist and younger brother of Alfred Beit, dies on his birthday in London.

… and younger brother of Alfred Beit, dies on his birthday in London. …

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English social worker and reformer Emily Hobhouse sets sail for South Africa, where she will investigate conditions in concentr

… for South Africa, where she will investigate conditions in concentr …

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In German South West Africa Captain Kurt von François moves his administrative headquarters to Windhoek, seven months after er

… In German South West Africa Captain Kurt von François moves …

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The Transkei Legislative Assembly meets for the first time in Umtata and elects Chief Kaiser Matanzima as Chief Minister.

… The Transkei Legislative Assembly meets for the first time in Umtata and elects Chief Kaiser Matanzima as Chief Minister. …

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Lungisa Livingstone Matutu, son of the Transkei’s minister of finance, is acquitted in the Umtata Regional Court on terrorism-r

… son of the Transkei’s minister of finance, is acquitted in the Umtata Regional Court on terrorism-r …

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Chief George Matanzima and former Transkei minister of finance, Mr Sidney Qaba, appear together in the Transkei Supreme Court.

… minister of finance, Mr Sidney Qaba, appear together in the Transkei Supreme Court. …

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South Africa is expelled from the annual General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency, meeting in New Delhi.

… of the International Atomic Energy Agency, meeting in New Delhi. …

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The Ground-nut Advisory Committee, consisting of ten representatives of the main role-players in the industry, is established.

… consisting of ten representatives of the main role-players in the industry, is established. …

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Prosecutors in South Africa formally charge former Defence Minister Gen. Magnus Malan and nineteen others with the murders of t

… Prosecutors in South Africa formally charge former Defence Minister Gen. …

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Frank Chikane, former secretary-general of the South African Council of Churches and current politician, is born in Johannesbur

… 1000 jaar, Kaapstad: Human & Rousseau | Gastrow: Who's Who in South African Politics … Council of Churches and current politician, is born in Johannesbur …

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Winston Churchill Masakeng Saoli, SA artist, is born in Acornhoek, Eastern Transvaal. He was detained during the 1970s. Dur

… Winston Churchill Masakeng Saoli, SA artist, is born in Acornhoek, Eastern Transvaal. He was detained during the …

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English archaeologist Howard Carter discovers the grave of Tutankamen, Egyptian king who died 3 276 years ago. In some sources

… of Tutankamen, Egyptian king who died 3 276 years ago. In some sources …

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John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, is born in Bloemfontein, OFS.

… author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, is born in Bloemfontein, OFS. …

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Moses Josiah Madiba, author, educationist and first African chancellor of the University of the North, dies in Seshego, Pieters

… African chancellor of the University of the North, dies in Seshego, Pieters …

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President David Dacko of the Central African Republic is ousted in a military coup by army commander Jean-Bédel Bokassa.

… David Dacko of the Central African Republic is ousted in a military coup by army commander Jean-Bédel Bokassa. …

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Lord Lugard, leading the expedition of the Royal Niger Company in West Africa, claims a protectorate over Nikki and Bussa.

… Lugard, leading the expedition of the Royal Niger Company in West Africa, claims a protectorate over Nikki and Bussa. …

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Johann Franz (Hans) Endler, composer, director and co-founder of the Stellenbosch music conservatory, is born in Mohrau, Austri

… co-founder of the Stellenbosch music conservatory, is born in Mohrau, Austri …

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A suicide bomber blasts his way into the Egyptian embassy in Islamabad, setting off a powerful explosion that kills sixteen peo

Two Johannesburg paramedics, Adriaan Craukamp and Johan Erasmus, who abandoned a homeless man, who later died in the street, ha

Child sex-slaves are freed. Superintendent Andre Neethling, head of the child protection unit in Gauteng, announces police have

South Africa finally breaks the Nigerian jinx via a 2-1 well-deserved victory in an exciting Nelson Mandela Challenge clash at

Prof. Richard Ernest van der Ross, rector of the University of Western Cape, is born in Plumstead, Cape Town.

Prince Arthur of Connaught, the grandson of Queen Victoria, arrives in SA as governor-general. (2004). Yesterdays, Pretoria New

James Read, missionary of the London Missionary Society who clashed repeatedly with the authorities and colonists, is born in A

Niger becomes an autonomous republic within the French Community. The republic adopted a constitution in 1959 but the next year

Briefing the media on the outcomes of the cabinet meeting on 7 December, government spokesperson Joel Netshitenzhe says in addr

Algerian gunmen kill a British technician working for Algeria’s petroleum company, in what is believed to be the eleventh slayi

The Bafana Bafana, SA soccer team, loses 1-2 against Brazil in a home game. (---(2004). ‘Footballer of the decade: Bafana Bafan

An explosion at the offices of the Department of Co-operation and Development in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, causes damage to t

Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, SA minister of education since 2004, is born in Durban. http://www.sahistory.org.za/

Sir Otto John Beit (65), financier, philanthropist and younger brother of Alfred Beit, dies on his birthday in London.

English social worker and reformer Emily Hobhouse sets sail for South Africa, where she will investigate conditions in concentr

In German South West Africa Captain Kurt von François moves his administrative headquarters to Windhoek, seven months after er

The Transkei Legislative Assembly meets for the first time in Umtata and elects Chief Kaiser Matanzima as Chief Minister.

Lungisa Livingstone Matutu, son of the Transkei’s minister of finance, is acquitted in the Umtata Regional Court on terrorism-r

Chief George Matanzima and former Transkei minister of finance, Mr Sidney Qaba, appear together in the Transkei Supreme Court.

South Africa is expelled from the annual General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency, meeting in New Delhi.

The Ground-nut Advisory Committee, consisting of ten representatives of the main role-players in the industry, is established.

Prosecutors in South Africa formally charge former Defence Minister Gen. Magnus Malan and nineteen others with the murders of t

Frank Chikane, former secretary-general of the South African Council of Churches and current politician, is born in Johannesbur

Winston Churchill Masakeng Saoli, SA artist, is born in Acornhoek, Eastern Transvaal. He was detained during the 1970s. Dur

English archaeologist Howard Carter discovers the grave of Tutankamen, Egyptian king who died 3 276 years ago. In some sources

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, is born in Bloemfontein, OFS.

Moses Josiah Madiba, author, educationist and first African chancellor of the University of the North, dies in Seshego, Pieters

President David Dacko of the Central African Republic is ousted in a military coup by army commander Jean-Bédel Bokassa.

Lord Lugard, leading the expedition of the Royal Niger Company in West Africa, claims a protectorate over Nikki and Bussa.

Johann Franz (Hans) Endler, composer, director and co-founder of the Stellenbosch music conservatory, is born in Mohrau, Austri