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Gen. Constand Viljoen is re-elected as leader of the Vryheidsfront with a bare majority of one when he receives twenty-two vote

… Gen. Constand Viljoen is re-elected as leader of the Vryheidsfront with a bare majority of one …

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King Leopold of Belgium hands over the Congo to the Belgian State. Previously he held it as a private possession. The Congo Fre

… over the Congo to the Belgian State. Previously he held it as a private possession. The Congo Fre …

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The Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners (GRA) is founded in Paarl, as a direct outcome of the efforts by Pannevis to have the Bible

… Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners (GRA) is founded in Paarl, as a direct outcome of the efforts by Pannevis to have the …

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Hundreds of Burundians and a few foreigners pack the airport to catch the last commercial flights out of the country as the wor

… to catch the last commercial flights out of the country as the wor …

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At the final poetry performance at the Urban Voices festival, SA poet Don Mattera, widely known as Bra Zinga, announces his wit

… Urban Voices festival, SA poet Don Mattera, widely known as Bra Zinga, announces his wit …

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Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa is launched to articulate the interests of tribal chiefs and act as an extra-pa

… to articulate the interests of tribal chiefs and act as an extra-pa …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: As result of a military notice on this date, the first two refugee camps are established at Pretoria and Bloe

… Anglo-Boer War 2: As result of a military notice on this date, the first two …

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Justice van Wyk of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court is appointed as a one-man Commission to inquire into all aspects

… the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court is appointed as a one-man Commission to inquire into all aspects …

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More than 35 000 people force central Cape Town to a standstill as they march peacefully from St George’s Cathedral to the city

… than 35 000 people force central Cape Town to a standstill as they march peacefully from St George’s Cathedral to the …

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Venda is declared independent in terms of the Republic of Venda Constitution Act 9 of 1979. Chief Mphephu is named as the first

… Venda Constitution Act 9 of 1979. Chief Mphephu is named as the first …

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Swazi King Mswati III, Africa’s last absolute monarch, has picked a 16-year-old girl, Miss Teen Swaziland as his new wife, brin

… has picked a 16-year-old girl, Miss Teen Swaziland as his new wife, brin …

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Italian opera star Luciano Pavarotti, hailed by many as the greatest tenor of his generation, dies in his home after a long bat

… Italian opera star Luciano Pavarotti, hailed by many as the greatest tenor of his generation, dies in his home …

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General Jan Smuts becomes prime minister of South Africa. This date is given as 31 August by Keesing’s Events of World Records.

… becomes prime minister of South Africa. This date is given as 31 August by Keesing’s Events of World Records. …

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South African riot police use tear gas and whips in Soweto as unrest continue. A sweeping ban on meetings critical of the Gover

… South African riot police use tear gas and whips in Soweto as unrest continue. A sweeping ban on meetings critical of …

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Bishop Desmond Tutu is consecrated as Archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa. He is the first Black head of South Africa’s Angli

… Bishop Desmond Tutu is consecrated as Archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa. He is the first …

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F. W. de Klerk is inaugurated as state president of South Africa. The date of 22 September, given by some sources, is not corre

… F. W. de Klerk is inaugurated as state president of South Africa. The date of 22 September, …

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The Anti-Convict Association in Cape Town dissolves as a result of an order-in-council rescinding the decision to make the Cape

… The Anti-Convict Association in Cape Town dissolves as a result of an order-in-council rescinding the decision to …

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Sybrandis Abbema (Sibrand), who visited the Cape in 1660 as V.O.C. commissioner and instructed Simon van der Stel to do all he

… Sybrandis Abbema (Sibrand), who visited the Cape in 1660 as V.O.C. commissioner and instructed Simon van der Stel to …

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At least forty soccer fans die and 100 are injured as they flee fighting between rival team supporters at a stadium near Orkney

… At least forty soccer fans die and 100 are injured as they flee fighting between rival team supporters at a …

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The first church meeting of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk takes place. The Rev. Dirk van der Hoff is appointed as first minis

… Kerk takes place. The Rev. Dirk van der Hoff is appointed as first minis …

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A human leg falls from a South African Airways plane on to a suburban New York home as the aircraft prepares to land at John F

… South African Airways plane on to a suburban New York home as the aircraft prepares to land at John F …

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Dr. Milton Obote, deposed as Uganda’s president by Idi Amin in 1971, returns home from exile. He regains the presidency in Dece

… Dr. Milton Obote, deposed as Uganda’s president by Idi Amin in 1971, returns home from …

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Thomas Tommy Trevor Motswai (known as Tommy), SA artist, is born at the East Rand, Johannesburg. He was born deaf and atten

… Thomas Tommy Trevor Motswai (known as Tommy), SA artist, is born at the East Rand, …

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Mozambique and Zimbabwe sign a defence and security agreement under which an attack by SA on either country will be taken as an

… which an attack by SA on either country will be taken as an …

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Swapo wins the third general election in Namibia and President Sam Nujoma is elected for his third term of office as president.

… Sam Nujoma is elected for his third term of office as president. …

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The Directors of the Dutch East India Company (Heeren XVII or Lords Seventeen) propose Hout Bay to Jan van Riebeeck as a possib

… or Lords Seventeen) propose Hout Bay to Jan van Riebeeck as a possib …

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The rugby match between SA and France ends in a tie with 20 each. It is François Pienaar’s first match as Springbok captain.

… a tie with 20 each. It is François Pienaar’s first match as Springbok captain. …

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National Day of Protest and Mourning. The first national political strike called by the ANC as an act of national mourning and

… The first national political strike called by the ANC as an act of national mourning and …

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The SA rugby team, with François Pienaar as captain, wins the World Cup final match against New Zealand 15-12. Joel Stransky

… The SA rugby team, with François Pienaar as captain, wins the World Cup final match against New …

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A service in Cape Town’s St George’s Cathedral marks the retirement of the Most Rev. Desmond Tutu as Archbishop of Cape Town an

… marks the retirement of the Most Rev. Desmond Tutu as Archbishop of Cape Town an …

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Gen. Constand Viljoen is re-elected as leader of the Vryheidsfront with a bare majority of one when he receives twenty-two vote

King Leopold of Belgium hands over the Congo to the Belgian State. Previously he held it as a private possession. The Congo Fre

The Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners (GRA) is founded in Paarl, as a direct outcome of the efforts by Pannevis to have the Bible

Hundreds of Burundians and a few foreigners pack the airport to catch the last commercial flights out of the country as the wor

At the final poetry performance at the Urban Voices festival, SA poet Don Mattera, widely known as Bra Zinga, announces his wit

Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa is launched to articulate the interests of tribal chiefs and act as an extra-pa

Anglo-Boer War 2: As result of a military notice on this date, the first two refugee camps are established at Pretoria and Bloe

Justice van Wyk of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court is appointed as a one-man Commission to inquire into all aspects

More than 35 000 people force central Cape Town to a standstill as they march peacefully from St George’s Cathedral to the city

Venda is declared independent in terms of the Republic of Venda Constitution Act 9 of 1979. Chief Mphephu is named as the first

Swazi King Mswati III, Africa’s last absolute monarch, has picked a 16-year-old girl, Miss Teen Swaziland as his new wife, brin

Italian opera star Luciano Pavarotti, hailed by many as the greatest tenor of his generation, dies in his home after a long bat

General Jan Smuts becomes prime minister of South Africa. This date is given as 31 August by Keesing’s Events of World Records.

South African riot police use tear gas and whips in Soweto as unrest continue. A sweeping ban on meetings critical of the Gover

Bishop Desmond Tutu is consecrated as Archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa. He is the first Black head of South Africa’s Angli

F. W. de Klerk is inaugurated as state president of South Africa. The date of 22 September, given by some sources, is not corre

The Anti-Convict Association in Cape Town dissolves as a result of an order-in-council rescinding the decision to make the Cape

Sybrandis Abbema (Sibrand), who visited the Cape in 1660 as V.O.C. commissioner and instructed Simon van der Stel to do all he

At least forty soccer fans die and 100 are injured as they flee fighting between rival team supporters at a stadium near Orkney

The first church meeting of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk takes place. The Rev. Dirk van der Hoff is appointed as first minis

A human leg falls from a South African Airways plane on to a suburban New York home as the aircraft prepares to land at John F

Dr. Milton Obote, deposed as Uganda’s president by Idi Amin in 1971, returns home from exile. He regains the presidency in Dece

Thomas Tommy Trevor Motswai (known as Tommy), SA artist, is born at the East Rand, Johannesburg. He was born deaf and atten

Mozambique and Zimbabwe sign a defence and security agreement under which an attack by SA on either country will be taken as an

Swapo wins the third general election in Namibia and President Sam Nujoma is elected for his third term of office as president.

The Directors of the Dutch East India Company (Heeren XVII or Lords Seventeen) propose Hout Bay to Jan van Riebeeck as a possib

The rugby match between SA and France ends in a tie with 20 each. It is François Pienaar’s first match as Springbok captain.

National Day of Protest and Mourning. The first national political strike called by the ANC as an act of national mourning and

The SA rugby team, with François Pienaar as captain, wins the World Cup final match against New Zealand 15-12. Joel Stransky

A service in Cape Town’s St George’s Cathedral marks the retirement of the Most Rev. Desmond Tutu as Archbishop of Cape Town an