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A statue of the Mapoch chief Nyala is unveiled near Roossenekal, in the Mapoch’s-land region, Eastern Transvaal.

… of the Mapoch chief Nyala is unveiled near Roossenekal, in the Mapoch’s-land region, Eastern Transvaal. …

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Rival political and ethnic groups riot in Rwanda, killing at least five people ahead of peace talks.

… Rival political and ethnic groups riot in Rwanda, killing at least five people ahead of peace talks. …

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Joseph-Désiré Mobutu’s military government in the Congo has four former ministers sentenced to death for treason,

… Joseph-Désiré Mobutu’s military government in the Congo has four former ministers sentenced to death for …

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Joseph-Désiré Mobutu’s military government in the Congo has four former ministers sentenced to death for treason,

… Joseph-Désiré Mobutu’s military government in the Congo has four former ministers sentenced to death for …

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In Cape Town the new Union flag is hoisted and “Die Stem” sung for the first time.

… In Cape Town the new Union flag is hoisted and “Die Stem” …

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In Cape Town the new Union flag is hoisted and “Die Stem” sung for the first time.

… In Cape Town the new Union flag is hoisted and “Die Stem” …

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George Whitehouse, a British engineer, decides to build a workshop for Uganda Railway in a swamp where Kenya’s capital, Nairobi

… engineer, decides to build a workshop for Uganda Railway in a swamp where Kenya’s capital, Nairobi …

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Dr Jan Pickard (70), honorary life chairman of the Western Province Rugby Union, dies in Cape Town.

… life chairman of the Western Province Rugby Union, dies in Cape Town. …

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Nicolaas Jacobus de Wet, politician and Chief Justice of the Union of South Africa, dies in Pretoria.

… and Chief Justice of the Union of South Africa, dies in Pretoria. …

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Following strong opposition in the Conference of Commonwealth Prime Ministers, Dr. Verwoerd announces the withdrawal of South A

… Following strong opposition in the Conference of Commonwealth Prime Ministers, Dr. …

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Frank Moema, reverend and community leader, disappears after allegedly being abducted by men in camouflage gear. Coleman, M. (e

… leader, disappears after allegedly being abducted by men in camouflage gear. Coleman, M. (e …

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Arno Carstens, lead singer of the rock group Springbok Nude Girls, is born in Worcester, Western Cape.

… singer of the rock group Springbok Nude Girls, is born in Worcester, Western Cape. …

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Henry Bathurst, statesman and creator of the British Colonial Office, is born in Gloucestershire, England. Bathurst, founde

… and creator of the British Colonial Office, is born in Gloucestershire, England. Bathurst, founde …

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Asian Regional Conference for Action against Apartheid, Manila, organised by the Special Committee against Apartheid in coopera

… organised by the Special Committee against Apartheid in coopera …

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British premier Winston Churchill says the Suez Canal will be in danger if Britain withdraws from Egypt.

… premier Winston Churchill says the Suez Canal will be in danger if Britain withdraws from Egypt. …

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Barend Strydom receives eight death sentences as the result of racial murders in Pretoria the previous year.

… eight death sentences as the result of racial murders in Pretoria the previous year. …

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S. le Roux Marais (82), one of the pioneers of Afrikaans lieder (art songs), dies in Graaff-Reinet.

… one of the pioneers of Afrikaans lieder (art songs), dies in Graaff-Reinet. …

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Reuben Tholakele (Thola) Caluza, Zulu composer and choir master who popularised Zulu folk music, dies in Durban.

… and choir master who popularised Zulu folk music, dies in Durban. …

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Rachel Isabella Steyn, wife of M.T. Steyn, president of the Orange Free State, is born in Philippolis.

… M.T. Steyn, president of the Orange Free State, is born in Philippolis. …

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Marthinus Theunis Steyn is sworn in as president of the Orange Free State for the first time.

… Marthinus Theunis Steyn is sworn in as president of the Orange Free State for the first time. …

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The number of prisoners in custody stands at 170 168. The prisons can accommodate 102 048 prisoners.

… The number of prisoners in custody stands at 170 168. The prisons can accommodate 102 …

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The Rand mineworkers’ revolt intensifies when three mineworkers are shot and killed outside the prison in Boksburg.

… three mineworkers are shot and killed outside the prison in Boksburg. …

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Henri Edouard Prosper Breuli, archaeologist attached to the University of the Witwatersrand, is born in Mortain, France.

… attached to the University of the Witwatersrand, is born in Mortain, France. …

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Harry Percival Madibane, educationist, school principal and soccer administrator, dies in Pietersburg. He was born at Blaauberg

… school principal and soccer administrator, dies in Pietersburg. He was born at Blaauberg …

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Ethiopian army units seize Asmara, second largest city in Ethiopia, and demand better pay and living conditions.

… Ethiopian army units seize Asmara, second largest city in Ethiopia, and demand better pay and living conditions. …

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Jacob Daniël du Toit (Totius), poet and Afrikaans Bible translator, is born in the Paarl vicinity, CC.

… (Totius), poet and Afrikaans Bible translator, is born in the Paarl vicinity, CC. …

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The ANC foreign affairs department hosts an international solidarity conference in Johannesburg (19-21 February), to mobilise i

… department hosts an international solidarity conference in Johannesburg (19-21 February), to mobilise i …

The 1963 press release on the South African Government’s policy on South Africa’s participation in international sports

… Government’s policy on South Africa’s participation in international sports …

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Sipho John Thembani (69), ANC and member of Mdantsa Residents Association in Transkei, is shot and killed.

… (69), ANC and member of Mdantsa Residents Association in Transkei, is shot and killed. …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Danish farmers donate 12 000 boxes of butter to British troops in South Africa.

… farmers donate 12 000 boxes of butter to British troops in South Africa. …

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A statue of the Mapoch chief Nyala is unveiled near Roossenekal, in the Mapoch’s-land region, Eastern Transvaal.

Rival political and ethnic groups riot in Rwanda, killing at least five people ahead of peace talks.

Joseph-Désiré Mobutu’s military government in the Congo has four former ministers sentenced to death for treason,

Joseph-Désiré Mobutu’s military government in the Congo has four former ministers sentenced to death for treason,

In Cape Town the new Union flag is hoisted and “Die Stem” sung for the first time.

In Cape Town the new Union flag is hoisted and “Die Stem” sung for the first time.

George Whitehouse, a British engineer, decides to build a workshop for Uganda Railway in a swamp where Kenya’s capital, Nairobi

Dr Jan Pickard (70), honorary life chairman of the Western Province Rugby Union, dies in Cape Town.

Nicolaas Jacobus de Wet, politician and Chief Justice of the Union of South Africa, dies in Pretoria.

Following strong opposition in the Conference of Commonwealth Prime Ministers, Dr. Verwoerd announces the withdrawal of South A

Frank Moema, reverend and community leader, disappears after allegedly being abducted by men in camouflage gear. Coleman, M. (e

Arno Carstens, lead singer of the rock group Springbok Nude Girls, is born in Worcester, Western Cape.

Henry Bathurst, statesman and creator of the British Colonial Office, is born in Gloucestershire, England. Bathurst, founde

Asian Regional Conference for Action against Apartheid, Manila, organised by the Special Committee against Apartheid in coopera

British premier Winston Churchill says the Suez Canal will be in danger if Britain withdraws from Egypt.

Barend Strydom receives eight death sentences as the result of racial murders in Pretoria the previous year.

S. le Roux Marais (82), one of the pioneers of Afrikaans lieder (art songs), dies in Graaff-Reinet.

Reuben Tholakele (Thola) Caluza, Zulu composer and choir master who popularised Zulu folk music, dies in Durban.

Rachel Isabella Steyn, wife of M.T. Steyn, president of the Orange Free State, is born in Philippolis.

Marthinus Theunis Steyn is sworn in as president of the Orange Free State for the first time.

The number of prisoners in custody stands at 170 168. The prisons can accommodate 102 048 prisoners.

The Rand mineworkers’ revolt intensifies when three mineworkers are shot and killed outside the prison in Boksburg.

Henri Edouard Prosper Breuli, archaeologist attached to the University of the Witwatersrand, is born in Mortain, France.

Harry Percival Madibane, educationist, school principal and soccer administrator, dies in Pietersburg. He was born at Blaauberg

Ethiopian army units seize Asmara, second largest city in Ethiopia, and demand better pay and living conditions.

Jacob Daniël du Toit (Totius), poet and Afrikaans Bible translator, is born in the Paarl vicinity, CC.

The ANC foreign affairs department hosts an international solidarity conference in Johannesburg (19-21 February), to mobilise i

The 1963 press release on the South African Government’s policy on South Africa’s participation in international sports

Sipho John Thembani (69), ANC and member of Mdantsa Residents Association in Transkei, is shot and killed.

Anglo-Boer War 2: Danish farmers donate 12 000 boxes of butter to British troops in South Africa.