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Col. Sir David Harris (90), soldier, politician, mining magnate and director of De Beers, dies in Kimberley.

… politician, mining magnate and director of De Beers, dies in Kimberley. …

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Diederik Johannes Opperman, Afrikaans poet, dramatist, litterateur, and professor of the University of Stellenbosch, dies in St

… and professor of the University of Stellenbosch, dies in St …

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South African President P. W. Botha, in his ‘Rubicon Speech’, rejects Western pleas to abolish apartheid, and declares, ‘I am n

… South African President P. W. Botha, in his ‘Rubicon Speech’, rejects Western pleas to abolish …

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Hester Elizabeth Cornelius, national organiser and branch secretary of the Garment Workers’ Union, dies in Honeydew, Johannesbu

… and branch secretary of the Garment Workers’ Union, dies in Honeydew, Johannesbu …

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Local elections in Morocco takes place. The two governing coalition parties win with 30% of the vote.

… Local elections in Morocco takes place. The two governing coalition parties …

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Sibongile Millicent Manana, MEC for Health, Mpumalanga Provincial Government, is born in Ermelo, Transvaal (now Mpumalanga). Sh

… MEC for Health, Mpumalanga Provincial Government, is born in Ermelo, Transvaal (now Mpumalanga). Sh …

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The Rev. John Daniel Lindley (80), missionary and clergyman of the Voortrekkers, dies in Morristown, New Jersey.

… (80), missionary and clergyman of the Voortrekkers, dies in Morristown, New Jersey. …

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Britain signs a peace treaty with the Zulus, banishing Cetshwayo and dividing Zululand in thirteen separate chiefdoms under a B

… with the Zulus, banishing Cetshwayo and dividing Zululand in thirteen separate chiefdoms under a B …

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Construction on the 9-m SALT telescope at Sutherland, the largest single telescope in the southern hemisphere, starts officiall

… SALT telescope at Sutherland, the largest single telescope in the southern hemisphere, starts officiall …

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Construction on the 9-m SALT telescope at Sutherland, the largest single telescope in the southern hemisphere, starts officiall

… SALT telescope at Sutherland, the largest single telescope in the southern hemisphere, starts officiall …

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South Africa signs memorandum of understanding with Iran on cooperation in the fields of mining and minerals.

… signs memorandum of understanding with Iran on cooperation in the fields of mining and minerals. …

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South Africa signs memorandum of understanding with Iran on cooperation in the fields of mining and minerals.

… signs memorandum of understanding with Iran on cooperation in the fields of mining and minerals. …

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Political assassination: Joseph Twala (35), ANC official, is shot dead at his girlfriend’s home in Mbayi, Natal.

… (35), ANC official, is shot dead at his girlfriend’s home in Mbayi, Natal. …

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Political assassination: Joseph Twala (35), ANC official, is shot dead at his girlfriend’s home in Mbayi, Natal.

… (35), ANC official, is shot dead at his girlfriend’s home in Mbayi, Natal. …

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Horatio Isaiah Budlwana (Bud) Mbelle, interpreter, insurance agent, community leader and politician, dies in Pretoria. He was w

… insurance agent, community leader and politician, dies in Pretoria. He was w …

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Horatio Isaiah Budlwana (Bud) Mbelle, interpreter, insurance agent, community leader and politician, dies in Pretoria. He was w

… insurance agent, community leader and politician, dies in Pretoria. He was w …

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The Goldstone Commission issues its report on the Bisho massacre, in which it describes the &quot;indiscriminate&quot; shooting

… Commission issues its report on the Bisho massacre, in which it describes the "indiscriminate" shooting …

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The Battle of Naauwpoort, near Clarens in the eastern OFS, takes place during the second Basotho War.

… The Battle of Naauwpoort, near Clarens in the eastern OFS, takes place during the second Basotho War. …

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It is announced that 15 000 applications per week for gold mining permits are received in Johannesburg.

… applications per week for gold mining permits are received in Johannesburg. …

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Jeremy Cronin, South African Communist Party politician and former political prisoner in the Pretoria Maximum Security Prison,

… Communist Party politician and former political prisoner in the Pretoria Maximum Security Prison, …

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Regulations covering the detention of 180-days detainees held as witnesses are published in the Government Gazette.

… of 180-days detainees held as witnesses are published in the Government Gazette. …

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Foreign ministers of Organisation of African Unity approve plan to end rebellion and political strife in Congo.

… Unity approve plan to end rebellion and political strife in Congo. …

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Foreign ministers of Organisation of African Unity approve plan to end rebellion and political strife in Congo.

… Unity approve plan to end rebellion and political strife in Congo. …

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Assembly of White settlers in Kenya denounces government policy and advocates closer union with Uganda and Tanganyika.

… Assembly of White settlers in Kenya denounces government policy and advocates closer …

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Well-known Blue Bull rugby player, Ettienne Botha, is killed in an accident on the N1 freeway.

… Blue Bull rugby player, Ettienne Botha, is killed in an accident on the N1 freeway. …

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The official opposition party in Namibia, the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance (DTA), fires its leader, Mishake Muyongo, because h

… The official opposition party in Namibia, the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance (DTA), fires …

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Maria Elizabeth Rothmann (MER), Afrikaans author, dies in Swellendam, CP, thirteen days after her 100th birthday.

… Maria Elizabeth Rothmann (MER), Afrikaans author, dies in Swellendam, CP, thirteen days after her 100th birthday. …

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During a meeting in Livingstone, Zambia, President Kenneth Kaunda supports acting South African President F.W. de Klerk’s moves

… During a meeting in Livingstone, Zambia, President Kenneth Kaunda supports …

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Dr Leander Starr Jameson announces the proposed colonial commission of inquiry into martial law in Cape Town.

… proposed colonial commission of inquiry into martial law in Cape Town. …

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Egypt and Britain sign a treaty providing for withdrawal of British forces except in the Suez Canal area.

… a treaty providing for withdrawal of British forces except in the Suez Canal area. …

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Col. Sir David Harris (90), soldier, politician, mining magnate and director of De Beers, dies in Kimberley.

Diederik Johannes Opperman, Afrikaans poet, dramatist, litterateur, and professor of the University of Stellenbosch, dies in St

South African President P. W. Botha, in his ‘Rubicon Speech’, rejects Western pleas to abolish apartheid, and declares, ‘I am n

Hester Elizabeth Cornelius, national organiser and branch secretary of the Garment Workers’ Union, dies in Honeydew, Johannesbu

Local elections in Morocco takes place. The two governing coalition parties win with 30% of the vote.

Sibongile Millicent Manana, MEC for Health, Mpumalanga Provincial Government, is born in Ermelo, Transvaal (now Mpumalanga). Sh

The Rev. John Daniel Lindley (80), missionary and clergyman of the Voortrekkers, dies in Morristown, New Jersey.

Britain signs a peace treaty with the Zulus, banishing Cetshwayo and dividing Zululand in thirteen separate chiefdoms under a B

Construction on the 9-m SALT telescope at Sutherland, the largest single telescope in the southern hemisphere, starts officiall

Construction on the 9-m SALT telescope at Sutherland, the largest single telescope in the southern hemisphere, starts officiall

South Africa signs memorandum of understanding with Iran on cooperation in the fields of mining and minerals.

South Africa signs memorandum of understanding with Iran on cooperation in the fields of mining and minerals.

Political assassination: Joseph Twala (35), ANC official, is shot dead at his girlfriend’s home in Mbayi, Natal.

Political assassination: Joseph Twala (35), ANC official, is shot dead at his girlfriend’s home in Mbayi, Natal.

Horatio Isaiah Budlwana (Bud) Mbelle, interpreter, insurance agent, community leader and politician, dies in Pretoria. He was w

Horatio Isaiah Budlwana (Bud) Mbelle, interpreter, insurance agent, community leader and politician, dies in Pretoria. He was w

The Goldstone Commission issues its report on the Bisho massacre, in which it describes the &amp;quot;indiscriminate&amp;quot; shooting

The Battle of Naauwpoort, near Clarens in the eastern OFS, takes place during the second Basotho War.

It is announced that 15 000 applications per week for gold mining permits are received in Johannesburg.

Jeremy Cronin, South African Communist Party politician and former political prisoner in the Pretoria Maximum Security Prison,

Regulations covering the detention of 180-days detainees held as witnesses are published in the Government Gazette.

Foreign ministers of Organisation of African Unity approve plan to end rebellion and political strife in Congo.

Foreign ministers of Organisation of African Unity approve plan to end rebellion and political strife in Congo.

Assembly of White settlers in Kenya denounces government policy and advocates closer union with Uganda and Tanganyika.

Well-known Blue Bull rugby player, Ettienne Botha, is killed in an accident on the N1 freeway.

The official opposition party in Namibia, the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance (DTA), fires its leader, Mishake Muyongo, because h

Maria Elizabeth Rothmann (MER), Afrikaans author, dies in Swellendam, CP, thirteen days after her 100th birthday.

During a meeting in Livingstone, Zambia, President Kenneth Kaunda supports acting South African President F.W. de Klerk’s moves

Dr Leander Starr Jameson announces the proposed colonial commission of inquiry into martial law in Cape Town.

Egypt and Britain sign a treaty providing for withdrawal of British forces except in the Suez Canal area.

The Goldstone Commission issues its report on the Bisho massacre, in which it describes the "indiscriminate" shooting