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Winnie Mandela, placed under restriction in Soweto on 28 December 1976 is now banished to a Black township outside Brandfort, O

… Winnie Mandela, placed under restriction in Soweto on 28 December 1976 is now banished to a Black …

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Charlotte Makgomo Maxeke, teacher, social worker, politician and founder of the Bantu Women’s League of South Africa, dies in J

… founder of the Bantu Women’s League of South Africa, dies in J …

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Dr Johannes Theodorus van der Kemp, controversial missionary and physician of the London Missionary Society, is born in Rotterd

… and physician of the London Missionary Society, is born in Rotterd …

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After a vote dominated by the Afrikaner Nationalist majority in the South African Parliament people of Colour (i.e. mixed race)

… a vote dominated by the Afrikaner Nationalist majority in the South African Parliament people of Colour (i.e. mixed …

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An underground gas explosion kills fifty-three miners in the Middelbult coal mine at Secunda, 100 km from Johannesburg.

… An underground gas explosion kills fifty-three miners in the Middelbult coal mine at Secunda, 100 km from …

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The mayor of Welkom in the Free State is tarred and feathered after officiating at a multi-racial wheelchair marathon.

… The mayor of Welkom in the Free State is tarred and feathered after officiating …

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Foreign Affairs Minister Pik Botha and Defence Minister Magnus Malan hold talks in Brazzaville, Congo, with an Angolan delegati

… Pik Botha and Defence Minister Magnus Malan hold talks in Brazzaville, Congo, with an Angolan delegati …

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The (SASO) adopts the “Alice Declaration” at the federal Theological Seminary in the Eastern Cape. The Declaration resolves th

… “Alice Declaration” at the federal Theological Seminary in the Eastern Cape. The Declaration resolves th …

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Sakumzi (Saki) Macozoma, ANC politician, director of various companies and member of several Boards, is born in Port Elizabeth.

… of various companies and member of several Boards, is born in Port Elizabeth. …

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Dumisani Henry Makhaye, ANC politician and Umkhonto we Sizwe commander and trainer, is born in KwaMashu, Natal. He represented

… and Umkhonto we Sizwe commander and trainer, is born in KwaMashu, Natal. He represented …

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In announcing the 1982 Defence Budget, Owen Horwood reaffirms that the government’s highest priority remains that of giving Sou

… In announcing the 1982 Defence Budget, Owen Horwood reaffirms …

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All-in African Conference (25-26 March) with 1,400 delegates from 145 religious, cultural, peasant, intellectual and political

… All-in African Conference (25-26 March) with 1,400 delegates from …

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At least thirty-two people die and 100 are injured when a train between Nairobi and Mombasa in Kenya derails.

… 100 are injured when a train between Nairobi and Mombasa in Kenya derails. …

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World TB Day, instituted to build public awareness that tuberculosis today remains an epidemic in much of the world.

… awareness that tuberculosis today remains an epidemic in much of the world. …

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South African mercenaries, hired by the Papua New Guinea government to help crush a separatist rebellion, arrive back in South

… to help crush a separatist rebellion, arrive back in South …

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Saul Tsotetsi (SACP), Alfred Yika (ANC) and Elias Mothloung (SACC employee) are killed when a hand grenade explodes in Sebokeng

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. … (SACC employee) are killed when a hand grenade explodes in Sebokeng …

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Archbishop Desmond Tutu meets the ANC in Zambia and fails to convince the organization to abandon the armed struggle.

… Archbishop Desmond Tutu meets the ANC in Zambia and fails to convince the organization to abandon …

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At least seventeen people are killed in Langa, a Black township near Port Elizabeth, during a commemoration of the twenty-fifth

… At least seventeen people are killed in Langa, a Black township near Port Elizabeth, during a …

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The Prime Minister dismisses allegations that the Cabinet is divided, and denies that there are differences in principle betwee

… Cabinet is divided, and denies that there are differences in principle betwee …

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Sir Pierre van Ryneveld and Quintin Brand arrive in Wynberg after the first flight from London to Cape Town.

… Sir Pierre van Ryneveld and Quintin Brand arrive in Wynberg after the first flight from London to Cape Town. …

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Zandra Mitchley, her son, Shaun, and his friend, Clare Silberbauer, are murdered in Eikenhof, near Johannesburg. Three ANC acti

… Shaun, and his friend, Clare Silberbauer, are murdered in Eikenhof, near Johannesburg. Three ANC acti …

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The second elections to the Coloured Persons’ Representative Council result in thirty-one of the Council’s forty elective seats

… to the Coloured Persons’ Representative Council result in thirty-one of the Council’s forty elective seats …

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Prime Minister Vorster says that his government is prepared to engage in dialogue, without preconditions, with other African co

… Vorster says that his government is prepared to engage in dialogue, without preconditions, with other African co …

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Prof. Hans Roosenschoon, director of the conservatory in Stellenbosch, informs the members of the university choir that the cho

… Prof. Hans Roosenschoon, director of the conservatory in Stellenbosch, informs the members of the university choir …

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Mugabe is re-elected as president in Zimbabwe with 92.7% of the vote but the opposition contests the results.

… Mugabe is re-elected as president in Zimbabwe with 92.7% of the vote but the opposition …

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South African President F.W. de Klerk declares a state of emergency in Natal and orders army into the Zulu stronghold.

… President F.W. de Klerk declares a state of emergency in Natal and orders army into the Zulu stronghold. …

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South Africa deports self-confessed CCB agent Donald Acheson to London. Irish-born Acheson was implicated in the assassination

… Acheson to London. Irish-born Acheson was implicated in the assassination …

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Johan Papenfus, a SA Defence Force rifleman captured in Angola nearly a year previously, returns to South Africa from Cuba. His

… Johan Papenfus, a SA Defence Force rifleman captured in Angola nearly a year previously, returns to South Africa …

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United Nations halts all operations in Somalia after gunmen shoot at one of its aircraft. No one is injured.

… United Nations halts all operations in Somalia after gunmen shoot at one of its aircraft. No one …

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The ship Amersfoort, which two months earlier has intercepted a Portuguese slaver bound from Angola to Brazil, arrives in Table

… a Portuguese slaver bound from Angola to Brazil, arrives in Table …

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Winnie Mandela, placed under restriction in Soweto on 28 December 1976 is now banished to a Black township outside Brandfort, O

Charlotte Makgomo Maxeke, teacher, social worker, politician and founder of the Bantu Women’s League of South Africa, dies in J

Dr Johannes Theodorus van der Kemp, controversial missionary and physician of the London Missionary Society, is born in Rotterd

After a vote dominated by the Afrikaner Nationalist majority in the South African Parliament people of Colour (i.e. mixed race)

An underground gas explosion kills fifty-three miners in the Middelbult coal mine at Secunda, 100 km from Johannesburg.

The mayor of Welkom in the Free State is tarred and feathered after officiating at a multi-racial wheelchair marathon.

Foreign Affairs Minister Pik Botha and Defence Minister Magnus Malan hold talks in Brazzaville, Congo, with an Angolan delegati

The (SASO) adopts the “Alice Declaration” at the federal Theological Seminary in the Eastern Cape. The Declaration resolves th

Sakumzi (Saki) Macozoma, ANC politician, director of various companies and member of several Boards, is born in Port Elizabeth.

Dumisani Henry Makhaye, ANC politician and Umkhonto we Sizwe commander and trainer, is born in KwaMashu, Natal. He represented

In announcing the 1982 Defence Budget, Owen Horwood reaffirms that the government’s highest priority remains that of giving Sou

All-in African Conference (25-26 March) with 1,400 delegates from 145 religious, cultural, peasant, intellectual and political

At least thirty-two people die and 100 are injured when a train between Nairobi and Mombasa in Kenya derails.

World TB Day, instituted to build public awareness that tuberculosis today remains an epidemic in much of the world.

South African mercenaries, hired by the Papua New Guinea government to help crush a separatist rebellion, arrive back in South

Saul Tsotetsi (SACP), Alfred Yika (ANC) and Elias Mothloung (SACC employee) are killed when a hand grenade explodes in Sebokeng

Archbishop Desmond Tutu meets the ANC in Zambia and fails to convince the organization to abandon the armed struggle.

At least seventeen people are killed in Langa, a Black township near Port Elizabeth, during a commemoration of the twenty-fifth

The Prime Minister dismisses allegations that the Cabinet is divided, and denies that there are differences in principle betwee

Sir Pierre van Ryneveld and Quintin Brand arrive in Wynberg after the first flight from London to Cape Town.

Zandra Mitchley, her son, Shaun, and his friend, Clare Silberbauer, are murdered in Eikenhof, near Johannesburg. Three ANC acti

The second elections to the Coloured Persons’ Representative Council result in thirty-one of the Council’s forty elective seats

Prime Minister Vorster says that his government is prepared to engage in dialogue, without preconditions, with other African co

Prof. Hans Roosenschoon, director of the conservatory in Stellenbosch, informs the members of the university choir that the cho

Mugabe is re-elected as president in Zimbabwe with 92.7% of the vote but the opposition contests the results.

South African President F.W. de Klerk declares a state of emergency in Natal and orders army into the Zulu stronghold.

South Africa deports self-confessed CCB agent Donald Acheson to London. Irish-born Acheson was implicated in the assassination

Johan Papenfus, a SA Defence Force rifleman captured in Angola nearly a year previously, returns to South Africa from Cuba. His

United Nations halts all operations in Somalia after gunmen shoot at one of its aircraft. No one is injured.

The ship Amersfoort, which two months earlier has intercepted a Portuguese slaver bound from Angola to Brazil, arrives in Table