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Kip Keino of Kenya wins the Olympic gold medal for 1,500 metres in 3 minutes 34.9 seconds.
… Kip Keino of Kenya wins the Olympic gold medal for 1,500 metres in 3 …
The first General Meeting of the United Nations, attended also by SA delegates, starts in New York.
… The first General Meeting of the United Nations, attended also by SA delegates, starts …
André Huguenet, stage-name of Gerhardus Petrus Borstlap, SA actor, producer and author, is born in Bloemfontein.
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds) (1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 5, p. 645; Dictionary of South African Biography, v. 3,…
Morné du Plessis, SA rugby captain and son of Springbok Felix du Plessis, is born in Vereeniging.
… Morné du Plessis, SA rugby captain and son of Springbok Felix du Plessis, is born in Vereeniging. …
Frederich Martin Joseph Welwitsch (66), botanist and discoverer of the welwitschia plant in Namibia, dies in London.
… Martin Joseph Welwitsch (66), botanist and discoverer of the welwitschia plant in Namibia, dies in London. …
Police jail dozens of government opponents not previously detained, including The World’s editor, Percy Qoboza. Banning orders
… Police jail dozens of government opponents not previously detained, including …
The Progressive Party decides to fight the election in opposition to the government’s policy of separate development.
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … the election in opposition to the…
The first church building in Stellenbosch, erected at request of Governor Simon van der Stel, is consecrated.
… first church building in Stellenbosch, erected at request of Governor Simon van der Stel, is consecrated. …
Elections end in Gazankulu. Professor Hudson Ntsanwisi is unanimously re-elected leader of the Gazankulu Legislative Assembly.
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Hudson Ntsanwisi is unanimously re-elected…
James A. Michener (90), American author of epic historical fiction i.a. The Covenant, dealing with the Voortrekkers, dies.
… James A. Michener (90), American author of epic historical fiction i.a. The Covenant, dealing with …
Interim constitution is approved by nineteen of the twenty-one parties participating in the Multi-Party Talks.
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … Interim constitution is approved by…
The Union government appoints Commissioner of the Transvaal Police, Colonel (later Sir) Theodore Truter, as Chief Commissioner
… The Union government appoints Commissioner of the Transvaal Police, Colonel (later Sir) Theodore Truter, …
Frederick William Beyers, judge and SA minister of mining in 1924 is born in Paarl, Cape Colony.
… Frederick William Beyers, judge and SA minister of mining in 1924 is born in Paarl, Cape Colony. …
Jeremy and Joan Brickhill of the ANC are seriously injured in a motor bomb attack in Harare, Zimbabwe.
… Jeremy and Joan Brickhill of the ANC are seriously injured in a motor bomb attack in …
Germany declares South West Africa a German protectorate, though the important port of Walvis Bay remained a British possession
… Africa a German protectorate, though the important port of Walvis Bay remained a British possession …
Fourteen people, including leading members of the South African Students Organisation (SASO) and the Black People’s Convention
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … Fourteen people, including leading members…
The SA government proclaims Martial Law as result of the rebellion on the German South-West border.
… The SA government proclaims Martial Law as result of the rebellion on the German South-West border. …
The hijackers of the Achille Lauro cruise liner surrender after the ship arrives in Port Said, Egypt.
… The hijackers of the Achille Lauro cruise liner surrender after the ship …
The government announces the twenty nominated members of the Coloured Persons’ Representative Council for the four provinces. T
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The government announces the twenty…
The 75th anniversary celebration of the Voortrekkers (an Afrikaans youth organisation) ends at the Voortrekker Monument.
… The 75th anniversary celebration of the Voortrekkers (an Afrikaans youth organisation) ends at …
A report compiled by the Detainees’ Parents Support Committee provides detailed evidence of systematic torture as an integral f
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … Parents Support Committee provides detailed…
Nigeria is granted full independence as a federation of three regions (northern, western, and eastern) under a constitution tha
… Nigeria is granted full independence as a federation of three regions (northern, western, and eastern) under a …
Prof. Christiaan Engelbertus (Chris) Lampbrecht, choir master and adaptor of SA folk music, is born in Bloemfontein.
… Engelbertus (Chris) Lampbrecht, choir master and adaptor of SA folk music, is born in Bloemfontein. …
The Ciskei ‘homeland’ government proclaims the introduction of emergency powers, after violent incidents and rioting. The power
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The Ciskei ‘homeland’ government proclaims…
KwaZulu Chief Minister Mangosuthu Buthelezi, President Lucas Mangope of Bophuthatswana and Ciskei’s Oupa Gqozo reject the recor
… Minister Mangosuthu Buthelezi, President Lucas Mangope of Bophuthatswana and Ciskei’s Oupa Gqozo reject the recor …
Thousands of "non-Whites" march and bathe at "Whites only" beaches in a nationwide defiance campaign in Sou
… Thousands of "non-Whites" march and bathe at "Whites only" beaches in a …
The new constitution of South Africa, providing for an executive state president, a parliament with three councils, a central c
… The new constitution of South Africa, providing for an executive state president, …
The Rev. John Daniel Lindley (80), missionary and clergyman of the Voortrekkers, dies in Morristown, New Jersey.
… The Rev. John Daniel Lindley (80), missionary and clergyman of the Voortrekkers, dies in Morristown, New Jersey. …
The Bophuthatswana electoral office publishes the results of the general election giving Chief Lucas Mangope’s Democratic Party
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The Bophuthatswana electoral office…
Dingaan Thobela, SA boxing champion, wins the middleweight world champion title of the World Boxing Council (WBC).
… champion, wins the middleweight world champion title of the World Boxing Council (WBC). …