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Muhammad Ahmad ibn al Sayyid Abd Allah, who declared himself as the Mahdi, religious leader in Anglo-Egyptian Sudan in 1881, di

… Ahmad ibn al Sayyid Abd Allah, who declared himself as the Mahdi, religious leader in Anglo-Egyptian Sudan in …

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Britain annexes the rest of Zululand. Dinuzulu is subsequently banished to St Helena. This date is given as 19 May 1887 by

… is subsequently banished to St Helena. This date is given as 19 May 1887 by …

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The Government Gazette announces that 123 persons have been banned as a result of the June 16 revolt. The minister of police im

… Gazette announces that 123 persons have been banned as a result of the June 16 revolt. The minister of police im …

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A general election is held after Gen. J.C. Smuts lost his seat in a by-election in April and resigned as premier without consul

… Smuts lost his seat in a by-election in April and resigned as premier without consul …

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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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Babu Bodasing, also known as Dulel Sing Boodasing, prominent sugar cane farmer on the Natal north coast who arrived in Port Nat

… Babu Bodasing, also known as Dulel Sing Boodasing, prominent sugar cane farmer on the …

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Twelve children, aged 13-15, are trampled to death as panicked pupils flee what they think is a fire in their northern Nigerian

… Twelve children, aged 13-15, are trampled to death as panicked pupils flee what they think is a fire in their …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Lord Kitchener succeeds Lord Roberts as commander-in-chief of the British forces in SA and Lord Roberts succe

… Anglo-Boer War 2: Lord Kitchener succeeds Lord Roberts as commander-in-chief of the British forces in SA and Lord …

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James Dube, a minor Zulu chief converted by the Rev. Daniel Lindley, is ordained as minister. James was the father of John Lang

… chief converted by the Rev. Daniel Lindley, is ordained as minister. James was the father of John Lang …

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Leopoldville is founded as a trading post by H.M. Stanley and named Leopoldville in honour of King Leopold II of Belgium. In 19

… Leopoldville is founded as a trading post by H.M. Stanley and named Leopoldville in …

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The Prime Minister of Swaziland says that his government will not allow the country to be used as a base for guerrilla attacks

… that his government will not allow the country to be used as a base for guerrilla attacks …

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Prof. Russel Botman is appointed as rector of the University of Stellenbosch. He is the first theologian and also the first mem

… Prof. Russel Botman is appointed as rector of the University of Stellenbosch. He is the first …

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At its first legal congress in four decades, the South African Communist Party (SACP) decide to appoint Mr. Chris Hani as its n

… Communist Party (SACP) decide to appoint Mr. Chris Hani as its n …

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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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A Black candidate, Haile Mphushu, qualifies as mine manager for the first time in South Africa, after the repeal of the law se

… A Black candidate, Haile Mphushu, qualifies as mine manager for the first time in South Africa, after the …

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The inquest into Dr. Aggett’s death is adjourned for the third time when police object to the use, as evidence, of a statement

… for the third time when police object to the use, as evidence, of a statement …

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The creation of a community of separate and sovereign states is laid down as the official policy of the National Party in its e

… a community of separate and sovereign states is laid down as the official policy of the National Party in its e …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Lord Salisbury, British premier, rejects the offer of Pres. McKinley of America to act as mediator in the war

… rejects the offer of Pres. McKinley of America to act as mediator in the war …

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Benjamin Jennings (Ben) Caddy, militant trade unionist who was arrested in the 1922 strike and who is regarded as the doyen of

… who was arrested in the 1922 strike and who is regarded as the doyen of …

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Queen Victoria is born in London at Kensington Palace. As queen of the British Empire, she reigned over the colonies in Africa.

… Queen Victoria is born in London at Kensington Palace. As queen of the British Empire, she reigned over the colonies …

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The South African Government says it is ready to implement the United Nations plan for the independence of Namibia as set out i

… the United Nations plan for the independence of Namibia as set out i …

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Eight foreigners die in a shoot-out in a Ugandan game reserve as soldiers try to free fifteen tourists who were kidnapped by Rw

… foreigners die in a shoot-out in a Ugandan game reserve as soldiers try to free fifteen tourists who were kidnapped …

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Blood flows in the streets of Johannesburg as striking truck drivers turn violently on other truckers on the first day of a pay

… Blood flows in the streets of Johannesburg as striking truck drivers turn violently on other truckers on …

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On order of the Batavian Republic General Jacob Uitenhage de Mist installs J.W. Janssens as new governor of the Cape of Good

… General Jacob Uitenhage de Mist installs J.W. Janssens as new governor of the Cape of Good …

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The minister of defence announces the re-establishment, as of 1 April 1963, of the ‘Cape Corps’ of Coloured to be employed in n

… The minister of defence announces the re-establishment, as of 1 April 1963, of the ‘Cape Corps’ of Coloured to be …

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The Xhosa musical, uCarmen in Khayelitsha, wins the Golden Bear award as the best film at the Berlin Film Festival in Germany.

… uCarmen in Khayelitsha, wins the Golden Bear award as the best film at the Berlin Film Festival in Germany. …

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As the rent boycott continues, The Star suggests that there are four categories of people not paying rent: those refusing to pa

… As the rent boycott continues, The Star suggests that there …

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Two young lions are dispatched from Cape Town to Ceylon as a gift to the King of Kandy. http://www.news24.com

… Two young lions are dispatched from Cape Town to Ceylon as a gift to the King of Kandy. http://www.news24.com …

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Justice Sfiso Mkame, SA artist, is born in Durban. As a child he drew on sand walls. He received formal art training at t

… Justice Sfiso Mkame, SA artist, is born in Durban. As a child he drew on sand walls. He received formal art …

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A.G. Howard of the Union Weather Service issues the first weather forecast for the Union as a whole from the branch office in C

… Service issues the first weather forecast for the Union as a whole from the branch office in C …

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Muhammad Ahmad ibn al Sayyid Abd Allah, who declared himself as the Mahdi, religious leader in Anglo-Egyptian Sudan in 1881, di

Britain annexes the rest of Zululand. Dinuzulu is subsequently banished to St Helena. This date is given as 19 May 1887 by

The Government Gazette announces that 123 persons have been banned as a result of the June 16 revolt. The minister of police im

A general election is held after Gen. J.C. Smuts lost his seat in a by-election in April and resigned as premier without consul

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

Babu Bodasing, also known as Dulel Sing Boodasing, prominent sugar cane farmer on the Natal north coast who arrived in Port Nat

Twelve children, aged 13-15, are trampled to death as panicked pupils flee what they think is a fire in their northern Nigerian

Anglo-Boer War 2: Lord Kitchener succeeds Lord Roberts as commander-in-chief of the British forces in SA and Lord Roberts succe

James Dube, a minor Zulu chief converted by the Rev. Daniel Lindley, is ordained as minister. James was the father of John Lang

Leopoldville is founded as a trading post by H.M. Stanley and named Leopoldville in honour of King Leopold II of Belgium. In 19

The Prime Minister of Swaziland says that his government will not allow the country to be used as a base for guerrilla attacks

Prof. Russel Botman is appointed as rector of the University of Stellenbosch. He is the first theologian and also the first mem

At its first legal congress in four decades, the South African Communist Party (SACP) decide to appoint Mr. Chris Hani as its n

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

A Black candidate, Haile Mphushu, qualifies as mine manager for the first time in South Africa, after the repeal of the law se

The inquest into Dr. Aggett’s death is adjourned for the third time when police object to the use, as evidence, of a statement

The creation of a community of separate and sovereign states is laid down as the official policy of the National Party in its e

Anglo-Boer War 2: Lord Salisbury, British premier, rejects the offer of Pres. McKinley of America to act as mediator in the war

Benjamin Jennings (Ben) Caddy, militant trade unionist who was arrested in the 1922 strike and who is regarded as the doyen of

Queen Victoria is born in London at Kensington Palace. As queen of the British Empire, she reigned over the colonies in Africa.

The South African Government says it is ready to implement the United Nations plan for the independence of Namibia as set out i

Eight foreigners die in a shoot-out in a Ugandan game reserve as soldiers try to free fifteen tourists who were kidnapped by Rw

Blood flows in the streets of Johannesburg as striking truck drivers turn violently on other truckers on the first day of a pay

On order of the Batavian Republic General Jacob Uitenhage de Mist installs J.W. Janssens as new governor of the Cape of Good

The minister of defence announces the re-establishment, as of 1 April 1963, of the ‘Cape Corps’ of Coloured to be employed in n

The Xhosa musical, uCarmen in Khayelitsha, wins the Golden Bear award as the best film at the Berlin Film Festival in Germany.

As the rent boycott continues, The Star suggests that there are four categories of people not paying rent: those refusing to pa

Two young lions are dispatched from Cape Town to Ceylon as a gift to the King of Kandy. http://www.news24.com

Justice Sfiso Mkame, SA artist, is born in Durban. As a child he drew on sand walls. He received formal art training at t

A.G. Howard of the Union Weather Service issues the first weather forecast for the Union as a whole from the branch office in C