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A new Coloured political movement, the Congress of the People (COPE) is launched in Cape Town’s Bellville district.

… movement, the Congress of the People (COPE) is launched in Cape Town’s Bellville district. …

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President Thabo Mbeki leads a government delegation to the funeral of former state president, P.W. Botha, in George.

… to the funeral of former state president, P.W. Botha, in George. …

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The National Key Points Act No 26, aimed at tightening up security following sabotage in Umtata, commences.

… No 26, aimed at tightening up security following sabotage in Umtata, commences. …

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Allied forces under Lieutenant-General Dwight D. Eisenhower begin landings in North Africa, starting the Algeria-Morocco Campai

… Lieutenant-General Dwight D. Eisenhower begin landings in North Africa, starting the Algeria-Morocco Campai …

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Christiaan Neethling Barnard, medical pioneer who performed the first heart transplant, is born in Beaufort West, CP.

… pioneer who performed the first heart transplant, is born in Beaufort West, CP. …

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Helen Suzman, politician opposed to apartheid and former member of parliament for Houghton, is born in Germiston.

… and former member of parliament for Houghton, is born in Germiston. …

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Soldiers assault a crowd demonstrating for political opposition in Zaire’s capital, Kinshasa. Dozens of people are wounded and

… assault a crowd demonstrating for political opposition in Zaire’s capital, Kinshasa. Dozens of people are wounded and …

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Archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu, delivering the second annual Nelson Mandela Lecture in Johannesburg issues a stern warning th

… Tutu, delivering the second annual Nelson Mandela Lecture in Johannesburg issues a stern warning th …

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Keith McFadden and Zwelakhe Nyanda, both ANC members, are shot dead by two gunmen in Manzini, Swaziland.

… Nyanda, both ANC members, are shot dead by two gunmen in Manzini, Swaziland. …

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Leaders of the four ‘independent’ homelands meet central government representatives in Pretoria, chaired by President P.W. Both

… homelands meet central government representatives in Pretoria, chaired by President P.W. Both …

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Sir John Carruthers Beattie, first rector of the University of Cape Town, is born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

… first rector of the University of Cape Town, is born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. …

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Daniël Francois du Toit, founder member of the Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners, is born in Daljosafat, CC.

… member of the Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners, is born in Daljosafat, CC. …

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Johan Frederik van Oordt (D’Arbez), early Afrikaans author of historical stories, is born in Cape Town.

… early Afrikaans author of historical stories, is born in Cape Town. …

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Barbara da Silva (48), second wife of Dr Chris Barnard, dies in Cape Town of breast cancer.

… da Silva (48), second wife of Dr Chris Barnard, dies in Cape Town of breast cancer. …

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Dr Hendrik Josephus Terblanche, compiler of eight dictionaries and three grammar books, is born in Aberdeen, CP.

… of eight dictionaries and three grammar books, is born in Aberdeen, CP. …

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Sir Otto John Beit, financier, philanthropist and younger brother of Alfred Beit, is born in Hamburg, Germany.

… philanthropist and younger brother of Alfred Beit, is born in Hamburg, Germany. …

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The Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Act, (Act 15 of 1997), is implemented, regulating GMOs in South Africa.

… Act, (Act 15 of 1997), is implemented, regulating GMOs in South Africa. …

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Ismail Mahomed Ayob, attorney, notary, economist and recipient of various awards, is born in Mafeking (now Mafikeng).

… notary, economist and recipient of various awards, is born in Mafeking (now Mafikeng). …

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Thousands of Commonwealth citizens resident in South Africa, mostly Britons, become technically aliens through failing to apply

… Thousands of Commonwealth citizens resident in South Africa, mostly Britons, become technically aliens …

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Victoria Nonyamezelo Mxenge, civil rights lawyer and political activist, is born in King William’s Town, Eastern Cape.

… civil rights lawyer and political activist, is born in King William’s Town, Eastern Cape. …

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Anna Margaretha Louw, Afrikaans author and recipient of various wards, is born in the district of Calvinia.

… Afrikaans author and recipient of various wards, is born in the district of Calvinia. …

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Sidney Mendelssohn, compiler of the South African Bibliography and collector of Africana, is born in Exeter, England.

… African Bibliography and collector of Africana, is born in Exeter, England. …

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Josias Phillipus Hoffman, first president of the Orange Free State (1854), is born in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

… first president of the Orange Free State (1854), is born in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. …

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Barend Jacobus (Ben) Erasmus, trade unionist and unselfish fighter for the underprivileged, is born in Vredefort, OFS.

… and unselfish fighter for the underprivileged, is born in Vredefort, OFS. …

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The Gereformeerde Kerk (Reformed Church) in Church Street, Pretoria, (also known as Paul Kruger church) is inaugurated.

… The Gereformeerde Kerk (Reformed Church) in Church Street, Pretoria, (also known as Paul Kruger …

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Richard John Maponya, leading race-horse breeder and businessperson, is born in Pietersburg (Polokwane), Northern Transvaal (no

… leading race-horse breeder and businessperson, is born in Pietersburg (Polokwane), Northern Transvaal (no …

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Marjorie (Margaretha) Emma McKerron (née Martinius), educationist, is born in Clanwilliam, Western Cape. She was one of

… Emma McKerron (née Martinius), educationist, is born in Clanwilliam, Western Cape. She was one of …

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Internal Security Amendment Act No 39, empowering the president to close certain educational institutions in certain circumstan

… the president to close certain educational institutions in certain circumstan …

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Benjamin Magson Kies, Coloured political activist and jurist who vehemently opposed colonialism and apartheid, dies in Hermanus

… who vehemently opposed colonialism and apartheid, dies in Hermanus …

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Thomas Mshoki Gcabashe, local IFP official, is killed, shot forty-five times in the neck and shoulder.

… local IFP official, is killed, shot forty-five times in the neck and shoulder. …

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A new Coloured political movement, the Congress of the People (COPE) is launched in Cape Town’s Bellville district.

President Thabo Mbeki leads a government delegation to the funeral of former state president, P.W. Botha, in George.

The National Key Points Act No 26, aimed at tightening up security following sabotage in Umtata, commences.

Allied forces under Lieutenant-General Dwight D. Eisenhower begin landings in North Africa, starting the Algeria-Morocco Campai

Christiaan Neethling Barnard, medical pioneer who performed the first heart transplant, is born in Beaufort West, CP.

Helen Suzman, politician opposed to apartheid and former member of parliament for Houghton, is born in Germiston.

Soldiers assault a crowd demonstrating for political opposition in Zaire’s capital, Kinshasa. Dozens of people are wounded and

Archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu, delivering the second annual Nelson Mandela Lecture in Johannesburg issues a stern warning th

Keith McFadden and Zwelakhe Nyanda, both ANC members, are shot dead by two gunmen in Manzini, Swaziland.

Leaders of the four ‘independent’ homelands meet central government representatives in Pretoria, chaired by President P.W. Both

Sir John Carruthers Beattie, first rector of the University of Cape Town, is born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

Daniël Francois du Toit, founder member of the Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners, is born in Daljosafat, CC.

Johan Frederik van Oordt (D’Arbez), early Afrikaans author of historical stories, is born in Cape Town.

Barbara da Silva (48), second wife of Dr Chris Barnard, dies in Cape Town of breast cancer.

Dr Hendrik Josephus Terblanche, compiler of eight dictionaries and three grammar books, is born in Aberdeen, CP.

Sir Otto John Beit, financier, philanthropist and younger brother of Alfred Beit, is born in Hamburg, Germany.

The Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Act, (Act 15 of 1997), is implemented, regulating GMOs in South Africa.

Ismail Mahomed Ayob, attorney, notary, economist and recipient of various awards, is born in Mafeking (now Mafikeng).

Thousands of Commonwealth citizens resident in South Africa, mostly Britons, become technically aliens through failing to apply

Victoria Nonyamezelo Mxenge, civil rights lawyer and political activist, is born in King William’s Town, Eastern Cape.

Anna Margaretha Louw, Afrikaans author and recipient of various wards, is born in the district of Calvinia.

Sidney Mendelssohn, compiler of the South African Bibliography and collector of Africana, is born in Exeter, England.

Josias Phillipus Hoffman, first president of the Orange Free State (1854), is born in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

Barend Jacobus (Ben) Erasmus, trade unionist and unselfish fighter for the underprivileged, is born in Vredefort, OFS.

The Gereformeerde Kerk (Reformed Church) in Church Street, Pretoria, (also known as Paul Kruger church) is inaugurated.

Richard John Maponya, leading race-horse breeder and businessperson, is born in Pietersburg (Polokwane), Northern Transvaal (no

Marjorie (Margaretha) Emma McKerron (née Martinius), educationist, is born in Clanwilliam, Western Cape. She was one of

Internal Security Amendment Act No 39, empowering the president to close certain educational institutions in certain circumstan

Benjamin Magson Kies, Coloured political activist and jurist who vehemently opposed colonialism and apartheid, dies in Hermanus

Thomas Mshoki Gcabashe, local IFP official, is killed, shot forty-five times in the neck and shoulder.