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President Thabo Mbeki joins several African leaders in Nairobi, Kenya, to witness the final signing of a peace accord between t

… President Thabo Mbeki joins several African leaders in Nairobi, Kenya, to witness the final signing of a peace …

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The Nigerian civil government of President Shehu Shagari is overthrown in a fourth, bloodless, military coup led by Major-Gener

… civil government of President Shehu Shagari is overthrown in a fourth, bloodless, military coup led by Major-Gener …

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Molly Blackburn, political activist and civil rights campaigner widely respected by Blacks, is killed in a car accident near Hu

… rights campaigner widely respected by Blacks, is killed in a car accident near Hu …

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Hendrik Swellengrebel (60), only governor of the Cape who was born at the Cape, dies in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

… only governor of the Cape who was born at the Cape, dies in Utrecht, the Netherlands. …

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Jan van Riebeeck writes in his diary that the first two pounds of butter was churned at the Cape.

… Jan van Riebeeck writes in his diary that the first two pounds of butter was churned …

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Pieter Johannes (Piet) Potgieter, second son and sixth child of Andries Hendrik Potgieter and in 1853 elected chief commandant

… son and sixth child of Andries Hendrik Potgieter and in 1853 elected chief commandant …

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Dorothy Ruth Boxall, music teacher and lecturer, writer and organiser of orchestral activities for the youth, dies in Johannesb

… and organiser of orchestral activities for the youth, dies in Johannesb …

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Pieter Cornelis Schoonees, lexicographer and member of the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns, is born in Uniondale

… Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns, is born in Uniondale …

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2,800 African miners strike at the Van Rhyn Deep mines in a bid to redress some of their grievances.

… 2,800 African miners strike at the Van Rhyn Deep mines in a bid to redress some of their grievances. …

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Two explosions in Bisho, the Ciskei’s capital, damage the Pick ‘n Pay shopping centre and a garage and injure one person.

… Two explosions in Bisho, the Ciskei’s capital, damage the Pick ‘n Pay …

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Hans Olaf Waldemar Rüdiger Emmerich Felix Januarius (Olaf) Andresen, composer, mainly of light music, dies in Kempton Park, Tv

… (Olaf) Andresen, composer, mainly of light music, dies in Kempton Park, Tv …

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SA exchange notes with the People’s Republic of China regarding the establishment of informal offices in Pretoria and Beijing.

… of China regarding the establishment of informal offices in Pretoria and Beijing. …

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The ANC holds its forty-ninth National Conference in Bloemfontein. Its strategy and tactics document “From Resistance to Recons

… The ANC holds its forty-ninth National Conference in Bloemfontein. Its strategy and tactics document “From …

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Walter Sisulu is served a notification, in terms of section 9 of the Suppression of Communism Act, whereby Sisulu is prohibited

… Walter Sisulu is served a notification, in terms of section 9 of the Suppression of Communism Act, …

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The ANC concludes its first national consultative conference held inside South Africa in thirty-one years. The Conference, whic

… national consultative conference held inside South Africa in thirty-one years. The Conference, whic …

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The United Nations General Assembly adopts a total of eighteen resolutions on the situation in South Africa and problems creat

… adopts a total of eighteen resolutions on the situation in South Africa and problems creat …

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Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) commits its first acts of violence, when several buildings in Durban, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg ar

… commits its first acts of violence, when several buildings in Durban, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg ar …

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SA Safety and Security Minister says in parliament during a discussion on his budget vote: &quot;They can continue to whinge u

… SA Safety and Security Minister says in parliament during a discussion on his budget vote: "They …

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A UN tribunal for Rwanda’s 1994 genocide sentences a Belgian-born radio journalist to twelve years in prison for broadcasts tha

… sentences a Belgian-born radio journalist to twelve years in prison for broadcasts tha …

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Three offices of the PFP are petrol-bombed in Johannesburg. The South African Liberation Support Cadre (SALSC) claims responsib

… Three offices of the PFP are petrol-bombed in Johannesburg. The South African Liberation Support Cadre …

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The Springbok rugby team beats the Lions in the first test match of the series on Newlands 26-22.

… The Springbok rugby team beats the Lions in the first test match of the series on Newlands 26-22. …

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The Springbok rugby team beats the Lions in the first test match of the series on Newlands 26-22.

… The Springbok rugby team beats the Lions in the first test match of the series on Newlands 26-22. …

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Victor (Vic) Toweel, (bantamweight) becomes SA’s first universal boxing champion by beating Manuel Ortez of the USA in Johannes

… boxing champion by beating Manuel Ortez of the USA in Johannes …

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Deputy president says an economic collapse in Zimbabwe would widely affect southern Africa. South Africa believes it cannot re

… Deputy president says an economic collapse in Zimbabwe would widely affect southern Africa. South Africa …

A Woman’s Place Is In Her Organisation by members of the United Women’s Congress (SPEAK), 11 – 13 August 1989, Johannesburg

… A Woman’s Place Is In Her Organisation by members of the United Women’s Congress …

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Helena Dorothea Strauss, singer, choir director and music teacher, is born on the farm “Terugkeer” in Wepener district, OFS.

… and music teacher, is born on the farm “Terugkeer” in Wepener district, OFS. …

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Lord Selborne (William Waldegrave Palmer, 2nd Earl of Selbourne) is appointed High Commissioner for South Africa in succession

… Selbourne) is appointed High Commissioner for South Africa in succession …

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The Gauteng Academy of Sport, in conjunction with the universities of Johannesburg, Pretoria and the Witwatersrand and Vaal Uni

… The Gauteng Academy of Sport, in conjunction with the universities of Johannesburg, …

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The Angolan government announces a unilateral ceasefire in its 27-year civil war against Unita, to begin the next day.

… The Angolan government announces a unilateral ceasefire in its 27-year civil war against Unita, to begin the next day. …

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The South African Indian Congress (SAIC) delegation is received by the Viceroy, Lord Wavell, in Delhi, submitting a petition dr

… (SAIC) delegation is received by the Viceroy, Lord Wavell, in Delhi, submitting a petition dr …

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President Thabo Mbeki joins several African leaders in Nairobi, Kenya, to witness the final signing of a peace accord between t

The Nigerian civil government of President Shehu Shagari is overthrown in a fourth, bloodless, military coup led by Major-Gener

Molly Blackburn, political activist and civil rights campaigner widely respected by Blacks, is killed in a car accident near Hu

Hendrik Swellengrebel (60), only governor of the Cape who was born at the Cape, dies in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Jan van Riebeeck writes in his diary that the first two pounds of butter was churned at the Cape.

Pieter Johannes (Piet) Potgieter, second son and sixth child of Andries Hendrik Potgieter and in 1853 elected chief commandant

Dorothy Ruth Boxall, music teacher and lecturer, writer and organiser of orchestral activities for the youth, dies in Johannesb

Pieter Cornelis Schoonees, lexicographer and member of the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns, is born in Uniondale

2,800 African miners strike at the Van Rhyn Deep mines in a bid to redress some of their grievances.

Two explosions in Bisho, the Ciskei’s capital, damage the Pick ‘n Pay shopping centre and a garage and injure one person.

Hans Olaf Waldemar Rüdiger Emmerich Felix Januarius (Olaf) Andresen, composer, mainly of light music, dies in Kempton Park, Tv

SA exchange notes with the People’s Republic of China regarding the establishment of informal offices in Pretoria and Beijing.

The ANC holds its forty-ninth National Conference in Bloemfontein. Its strategy and tactics document “From Resistance to Recons

Walter Sisulu is served a notification, in terms of section 9 of the Suppression of Communism Act, whereby Sisulu is prohibited

The ANC concludes its first national consultative conference held inside South Africa in thirty-one years. The Conference, whic

The United Nations General Assembly adopts a total of eighteen resolutions on the situation in South Africa and problems creat

Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) commits its first acts of violence, when several buildings in Durban, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg ar

SA Safety and Security Minister says in parliament during a discussion on his budget vote: &amp;quot;They can continue to whinge u

A UN tribunal for Rwanda’s 1994 genocide sentences a Belgian-born radio journalist to twelve years in prison for broadcasts tha

Three offices of the PFP are petrol-bombed in Johannesburg. The South African Liberation Support Cadre (SALSC) claims responsib

The Springbok rugby team beats the Lions in the first test match of the series on Newlands 26-22.

The Springbok rugby team beats the Lions in the first test match of the series on Newlands 26-22.

Victor (Vic) Toweel, (bantamweight) becomes SA’s first universal boxing champion by beating Manuel Ortez of the USA in Johannes

Deputy president says an economic collapse in Zimbabwe would widely affect southern Africa. South Africa believes it cannot re

A Woman’s Place Is In Her Organisation by members of the United Women’s Congress (SPEAK), 11 – 13 August 1989, Johannesburg

Helena Dorothea Strauss, singer, choir director and music teacher, is born on the farm “Terugkeer” in Wepener district, OFS.

Lord Selborne (William Waldegrave Palmer, 2nd Earl of Selbourne) is appointed High Commissioner for South Africa in succession

The Gauteng Academy of Sport, in conjunction with the universities of Johannesburg, Pretoria and the Witwatersrand and Vaal Uni

The Angolan government announces a unilateral ceasefire in its 27-year civil war against Unita, to begin the next day.

The South African Indian Congress (SAIC) delegation is received by the Viceroy, Lord Wavell, in Delhi, submitting a petition dr

SA Safety and Security Minister says in parliament during a discussion on his budget vote: "They can continue to whinge u