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Thousands of passengers are stranded countrywide after runways of Cape Town airport were closed because of a huge hole in the s

… of Cape Town airport were closed because of a huge hole in the s …

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An argument between a man and his stepson about today’s rugby Test in which the Springboks beat Scotland, ends tragically when

… between a man and his stepson about today’s rugby Test in which the Springboks beat Scotland, ends tragically when …

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Cyril Ramaphosa, a lawyer and general secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers, is arrested in Lebowa, on charge of organ

… of the National Union of Mineworkers, is arrested in Lebowa, on charge of organ …

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The Cape Supreme Court rules that the Cape Dutch Reformed Church may only consist of congregations in the Cape Province.

… Dutch Reformed Church may only consist of congregations in the Cape Province. …

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Forty-five mercenaries from South Africa under Colonel Mike Hoare land in Seychelles, attack the airport and cause heavy damage

… from South Africa under Colonel Mike Hoare land in Seychelles, attack the airport and cause heavy damage …

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Dr Cornelius Gerhardus Stephanus (Con) de Villiers (83), author and authority on zoology and church music, dies in Ceres, CP.

… author and authority on zoology and church music, dies in Ceres, CP. …

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Mercenary coup in Comoros gives up power after twenty-one days. The mercenary leader and ex-presidential bodyguard, Bob Denard,

… Mercenary coup in Comoros gives up power after twenty-one days. The …

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The Slagtersnek rebels are tried in the Uithenhage landdros court. One is reprieved by Lord Charles Somerset, the other, Cornel

… The Slagtersnek rebels are tried in the Uithenhage landdros court. One is reprieved by Lord …

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A newspaper reports in Mbabane that Swaziland’s King Mswati III has bought himself a luxury sedan worth about R3.5m while his d

… A newspaper reports in Mbabane that Swaziland’s King Mswati III has bought …

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A police patrol, out to investigate an assassination attempt in the Transkei, are attacked by a gang of about sixty Poqo member

… police patrol, out to investigate an assassination attempt in the Transkei, are attacked by a gang of about sixty Poqo …

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Moroccan officials in El Aiun proclaim Morocco’s annexation of the Spanish Sahara as some 5 000 Moroccan troops march into the

… Moroccan officials in El Aiun proclaim Morocco’s annexation of the Spanish …

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Chief Albert Luthuli delivers his Nobel Lecture in Oslo after receiving the Peace Prize the previous day. The government issued

… Chief Albert Luthuli delivers his Nobel Lecture in Oslo after receiving the Peace Prize the previous day. The …

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Lt.-Col. James Stevenson-Hamilton (Skukuza) (90), British soldier and one of the most famous nature conservationists in SA hist

… soldier and one of the most famous nature conservationists in SA hist …

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Matodzi Liphosa, community worker and director of several companies is born in Sibasa, Venda (now Limpopo). He was guest speake

… community worker and director of several companies is born in Sibasa, Venda (now Limpopo). He was guest speake …

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George VI becomes King of England following the abdication of Edward VIII. The Royal family visited South Africa in 1947.

… of Edward VIII. The Royal family visited South Africa in 1947. …

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Sir Henry Ernest Gascoyne (Gascoigne) Bulwer, governor of Natal after whom the town Bulwer was named, is born in England.

… of Natal after whom the town Bulwer was named, is born in England. …

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Troops open fire on a truckload of Somalis who barrel through a French checkpoint, killing two and injuring seven in the first

… a French checkpoint, killing two and injuring seven in the first …

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Sytze Wopkes Wierda (72), architect of several bridges and designer of the Paardekraal monument at Krugersdorp, is born in Sea

… of the Paardekraal monument at Krugersdorp, is born in Sea …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: British General Gatacre is defeated in the Battle at Stormberg Junction by the Republican forces under Chief

… Anglo-Boer War 2: British General Gatacre is defeated in the Battle at Stormberg Junction by the Republican forces …

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Gen. P.A. Cronjé and 200 burgers declare the auction of a wagon of Piet Bezuidenhout in Potchefstroom, to pay arrear tax

… declare the auction of a wagon of Piet Bezuidenhout in Potchefstroom, to pay arrear tax …

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Sir John Coode, SA harbour engineer who designed the seaward defences of Table Bay, is born in Bodmin, Cornwallis, England.

… who designed the seaward defences of Table Bay, is born in Bodmin, Cornwallis, England. …

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World War 2: North Africa Vichy military chief in Algeria, Admiral Darlan, orders an end to the resistance against the Allies.

… World War 2: North Africa Vichy military chief in Algeria, Admiral Darlan, orders an end to the resistance …

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The Cape Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church decides that Afrikaans may be used alongside with Dutch in the church.

… decides that Afrikaans may be used alongside with Dutch in the church. …

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In Abidjan, Ivory Coast, French forces open fire as thousands of angry government supporters press around the barb wire-ringed

… In Abidjan, Ivory Coast, French forces open fire as thousands …

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Angry commuters in Vereeniging torch four carriages at the Residentia railway station after it was reported that there would be

… Angry commuters in Vereeniging torch four carriages at the Residentia railway …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: From his conning tower in the besieged Kimberley Colonel Kekewich sees a “living mass” of men approaching and

… Anglo-Boer War 2: From his conning tower in the besieged Kimberley Colonel Kekewich sees a “living …

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The British flag is officially hoisted in the diggers camps after the annexation of the Griqua territory ten days earlier.

… The British flag is officially hoisted in the diggers camps after the annexation of the Griqua …

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Johannes Hermanus Grobler, first landdros of Potchefstroom and Ohrigstad and later acting president of the ZAR, is born in Geor

… Ohrigstad and later acting president of the ZAR, is born in Geor …

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Britain and France land troops in Egypt during fighting between Egyptian and Israeli forces around the Suez Canal. A cease-fire

… Britain and France land troops in Egypt during fighting between Egyptian and Israeli forces …

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More than forty African heads of state and government, including President Thabo Mbeki, meet with the Chinese top leadership in

… Thabo Mbeki, meet with the Chinese top leadership in …

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Thousands of passengers are stranded countrywide after runways of Cape Town airport were closed because of a huge hole in the s

An argument between a man and his stepson about today’s rugby Test in which the Springboks beat Scotland, ends tragically when

Cyril Ramaphosa, a lawyer and general secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers, is arrested in Lebowa, on charge of organ

The Cape Supreme Court rules that the Cape Dutch Reformed Church may only consist of congregations in the Cape Province.

Forty-five mercenaries from South Africa under Colonel Mike Hoare land in Seychelles, attack the airport and cause heavy damage

Dr Cornelius Gerhardus Stephanus (Con) de Villiers (83), author and authority on zoology and church music, dies in Ceres, CP.

Mercenary coup in Comoros gives up power after twenty-one days. The mercenary leader and ex-presidential bodyguard, Bob Denard,

The Slagtersnek rebels are tried in the Uithenhage landdros court. One is reprieved by Lord Charles Somerset, the other, Cornel

A newspaper reports in Mbabane that Swaziland’s King Mswati III has bought himself a luxury sedan worth about R3.5m while his d

A police patrol, out to investigate an assassination attempt in the Transkei, are attacked by a gang of about sixty Poqo member

Moroccan officials in El Aiun proclaim Morocco’s annexation of the Spanish Sahara as some 5 000 Moroccan troops march into the

Chief Albert Luthuli delivers his Nobel Lecture in Oslo after receiving the Peace Prize the previous day. The government issued

Lt.-Col. James Stevenson-Hamilton (Skukuza) (90), British soldier and one of the most famous nature conservationists in SA hist

Matodzi Liphosa, community worker and director of several companies is born in Sibasa, Venda (now Limpopo). He was guest speake

George VI becomes King of England following the abdication of Edward VIII. The Royal family visited South Africa in 1947.

Sir Henry Ernest Gascoyne (Gascoigne) Bulwer, governor of Natal after whom the town Bulwer was named, is born in England.

Troops open fire on a truckload of Somalis who barrel through a French checkpoint, killing two and injuring seven in the first

Sytze Wopkes Wierda (72), architect of several bridges and designer of the Paardekraal monument at Krugersdorp, is born in Sea

Anglo-Boer War 2: British General Gatacre is defeated in the Battle at Stormberg Junction by the Republican forces under Chief

Gen. P.A. Cronjé and 200 burgers declare the auction of a wagon of Piet Bezuidenhout in Potchefstroom, to pay arrear tax

Sir John Coode, SA harbour engineer who designed the seaward defences of Table Bay, is born in Bodmin, Cornwallis, England.

World War 2: North Africa Vichy military chief in Algeria, Admiral Darlan, orders an end to the resistance against the Allies.

The Cape Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church decides that Afrikaans may be used alongside with Dutch in the church.

In Abidjan, Ivory Coast, French forces open fire as thousands of angry government supporters press around the barb wire-ringed

Angry commuters in Vereeniging torch four carriages at the Residentia railway station after it was reported that there would be

Anglo-Boer War 2: From his conning tower in the besieged Kimberley Colonel Kekewich sees a “living mass” of men approaching and

The British flag is officially hoisted in the diggers camps after the annexation of the Griqua territory ten days earlier.

Johannes Hermanus Grobler, first landdros of Potchefstroom and Ohrigstad and later acting president of the ZAR, is born in Geor

Britain and France land troops in Egypt during fighting between Egyptian and Israeli forces around the Suez Canal. A cease-fire

More than forty African heads of state and government, including President Thabo Mbeki, meet with the Chinese top leadership in