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Robert Mugabe wins another six-year term as president of Zimbabwe after crushing his two opponents in the country’s presidentia
… as president of Zimbabwe after crushing his two opponents in the country’s presidentia …
Janet Soga (neé Burnside) is born in Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Scotland. She married Tito Yoga, the first Black man to be
… Janet Soga (neé Burnside) is born in Hutchesontown, Glasgow, Scotland. She married Tito Yoga, …
Dr James Barry (allegedly a lady, Miranda Stuart) is appointed by Lord Charles Somerset as medical inspector of the Colony in t
… Lord Charles Somerset as medical inspector of the Colony in t …
The ‘Sharpeville Six’ win a one-day stay of execution in the Pretoria Supreme Court. The stay is granted a day before
… The ‘Sharpeville Six’ win a one-day stay of execution in the Pretoria Supreme Court. The stay is granted a day …
Former Labour Party leader and later African National Congress MP, Reverend Allan Hendrickse dies. In June 2004 he was awarded
… National Congress MP, Reverend Allan Hendrickse dies. In June 2004 he was awarded …
In elections to the 100-member Lebowa National Assembly, Dr. Phatudi’s ruling Lebowa People’s Party wins more than three-quarte
… In elections to the 100-member Lebowa National Assembly, Dr. …
Riotous Assemblies Act No 17 commences: Prohibits gatherings in open-air public places if the Minister of Justice considers th
… Assemblies Act No 17 commences: Prohibits gatherings in open-air public places if the Minister of Justice …
The national department of transport launches the seven month Be Legal campaign at the Jack Mincer Taxi Rank in Johannesburg,
… month Be Legal campaign at the Jack Mincer Taxi Rank in Johannesburg, …
Business Day reports that in the wake of a decision by the Student Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Pretoria n
… Business Day reports that in the wake of a decision by the Student Representative …
Diocesan College School (also known as Bishop’s) is founded by Bishop Robert Gray in Rondebosch, Cape Town, with six learners.
… (also known as Bishop’s) is founded by Bishop Robert Gray in Rondebosch, Cape Town, with six learners. …
In a radio and television interview, Prime Minister P.W. Botha, sets out the principles on which he is leading the government t
… In a radio and television interview, Prime Minister P.W. …
The Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA) asks the national Olympic committees of Belgium, Great Britain, Japan, the Neth
… The Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA) asks the national Olympic committees of …
De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd is founded to exercise control over virtually all of the diamond production in South Africa.
… control over virtually all of the diamond production in South Africa. …
The Nederduitse Gereformerde Kerk (NGK) together with its sister church for Blacks (the NGK in Afrika), Coloureds (the NG Sendi
… (NGK) together with its sister church for Blacks (the NGK in Afrika), Coloureds (the NG Sendi …
Gen. Piet Joubert, commander-in-chief of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek, lays the cornerstone of the Dutch Reformed Mother Chu
… Gen. Piet Joubert, commander-in-chief of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek, lays the …
All South African policemen in Rhodesia are being confined to camps. South Africa is slowly disengaging from the settlement sit
… All South African policemen in Rhodesia are being confined to camps. South Africa is …
The Weekly Mail reports that, since the beginning of February 1990, thirty people have died in Bophuthatswana. Violence and sch
… the beginning of February 1990, thirty people have died in Bophuthatswana. Violence and sch …
Proclamation R29 is gazetted, enabling Africans in towns on trust land to obtain full property rights, affecting and estimated
… Proclamation R29 is gazetted, enabling Africans in towns on trust land to obtain full property rights, …
A rusty 1.4kg shell, dating back to 1901, explodes in the playground of a Johannesburg school, injuring more than thirty childr
… A rusty 1.4kg shell, dating back to 1901, explodes in the playground of a Johannesburg school, injuring more …
During a week-long meeting in Vereeniging by branches of the family of Dutch Reformed Churches, members of the White Nederduits
… During a week-long meeting in Vereeniging by branches of the family of Dutch Reformed …
In reaction to newspaper reports, Prime Minister P.W. Botha states through the media, that he will not be ‘blackmailed into a d
… In reaction to newspaper reports, Prime Minister P.W. Botha …
The largest single construction work undertaken in South Africa, the Hendrik Verwoerd Dam (now Gariep Dam) on the Orange River,
… The largest single construction work undertaken in South Africa, the Hendrik Verwoerd Dam (now Gariep Dam) on …
A large cache of arms is discovered in a township near Springs, east of Johannesburg. Together with the buried arms are bundles
… A large cache of arms is discovered in a township near Springs, east of Johannesburg. Together …
It is announced in Johannesburg that restriction orders have been issued against six leaders of the South African Students’ Org
… It is announced in Johannesburg that restriction orders have been issued …
Kwame Nkrumah, first prime minister and later president of Ghana, is welcomed in Guinea who grants him a honourable asylum af
… prime minister and later president of Ghana, is welcomed in Guinea who grants him a honourable asylum af …
The Bishop of Johannesburg, Ambrose Reeves, resigns after having been deported from South Africa in September 1960 for his stro
… resigns after having been deported from South Africa in September 1960 for his stro …
Sir John Coode (75), planner of a seaward defence for Table Bay, which was built by prisoners, dies in Brighton, England.
… defence for Table Bay, which was built by prisoners, dies in Brighton, England. …
All South African policemen in Rhodesia are being confined to camps. South Africa is slowly disengaging from the settlement sit
… All South African policemen in Rhodesia are being confined to camps. South Africa is …
Twenty-five people are injured when 50 000 people attempt to squeeze into a 25 000-capacity soccer stadium in Antanan
… attempt to squeeze into a 25 000-capacity soccer stadium in Antanan …
Mayibuye Uprising-black South Africans, slaves in the land of their birth, rose up to peacefully throw off their shackles
… Mayibuye Uprising-black South Africans, slaves in the land of their birth, rose up to peacefully throw off …