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Rev. Allan Hendrickse is elected leader of the Coloured Labour Party of South Africa at its thirteenth Congress in Bloemfontein

… Labour Party of South Africa at its thirteenth Congress in Bloemfontein …

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Siza Khang Cecil Khampepe, financier and managing director of Khayalethu Home-loans, is born in Johannesburg. He is director of

… and managing director of Khayalethu Home-loans, is born in Johannesburg. He is director of …

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Albert Kimmerling, a visiting Frenchman, is the first person to fly in SA. He reaches a height of 6m at East London.

… a visiting Frenchman, is the first person to fly in SA. He reaches a height of 6m at East London. …

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Election in Kenya. President Daniel Arap Moi leaves office and is succeeded by opposition leader Mwai Kibaki as Kenya’s third p

… Election in Kenya. President Daniel Arap Moi leaves office and is …

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In the Battle of the White Umfolozi, the Voortrekker commando is ambushed and nearly overpowered by a Zulu impi. Alexander Harv

… In the Battle of the White Umfolozi, the Voortrekker commando …

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Sir Henry George Elliot, chief landdros of the Transkei after whom the town Elliot was named, is born in Canada.

… the Transkei after whom the town Elliot was named, is born in Canada. …

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Giuseppe Verdi’s magnificent opera, Aida, has its world premier in Cairo, Egypt. The composer was commissioned to write the op

… Verdi’s magnificent opera, Aida, has its world premier in Cairo, Egypt. The composer was commissioned to write the op …

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The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, to which SA is a party, is signed in Montego Bay.

… on the Law of the Sea, to which SA is a party, is signed in Montego Bay. …

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General Montgomery, commander of the Allied forces in North Africa, is advised that he will be appointed commandant for D-day.

… General Montgomery, commander of the Allied forces in North Africa, is advised that he will be appointed …

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The first peace conference with Israel and her Arab neighbours opens in Geneva. Jordan, Israel, Egypt, the United States, the S

… peace conference with Israel and her Arab neighbours opens in Geneva. Jordan, Israel, Egypt, the United States, the S …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: The inaugural meeting of the Burgher Peace Committee is held in Pretoria. Lord Kitchener discusses his concen

… inaugural meeting of the Burgher Peace Committee is held in Pretoria. Lord Kitchener discusses his concen …

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Jongikaya Witbooi, Lumkile Maxiti and Agnes Maseti are shot dead at the home of a civic leader in Khayelitsha, Western Cape.

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 254. … Agnes Maseti are shot dead at the home of a civic leader in Khayelitsha, Western Cape. …

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The Bafana Bafana, SA soccer team, loses 3-4 against Uruguay in the Confederations Cup, with Lucas Radebe scoring his first int

… Bafana Bafana, SA soccer team, loses 3-4 against Uruguay in the Confederations Cup, with Lucas Radebe scoring his …

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Up to 100 ANC members are reported to have been detained in Swaziland. The Swaziland Police Commissioner confirms the arrests a

… Up to 100 ANC members are reported to have been detained in Swaziland. The Swaziland Police Commissioner confirms the …

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The first rocket to be wholly developed and manufactured in South Africa is successfully launched from the new rocket launching

… The first rocket to be wholly developed and manufactured in South Africa is successfully launched from the new rocket …

TRC Report interview with Zahrah Narkedien, a former Umkhonto we Sizwe cadre who was confined in a basement for seven months (Video)

… a former Umkhonto we Sizwe cadre who was confined in a basement for seven months (Video) …

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The South African Institute of Race Relations calls for judicial inquiries into the death of detainees in police custody, backe

… calls for judicial inquiries into the death of detainees in police custody, backe …

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A secret exchange of letters between the leaders of France and Italy commits both countries to respect each other’s rights in N

… commits both countries to respect each other’s rights in N …

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In a meeting at the White House President Thabo Mbeki urges President George W. Bush to deliver more African aid support. The t

… In a meeting at the White House President Thabo Mbeki urges …

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Hansie Cronje (32), former SA cricket captain, is killed when a light plane in which he was travelling crashes into a mountain

… former SA cricket captain, is killed when a light plane in which he was travelling crashes into a mountain …

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The government announces in a White Paper plans to re-organise the administration of South-West Africa, which will give Pretori

… The government announces in a White Paper plans to re-organise the administration of …

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Ezrom Kgobokanyo Sebata Legae, SA artist, is born in Vrededorp, Johannesburg. He studied at the Polly Street and Jubilee Art

… Ezrom Kgobokanyo Sebata Legae, SA artist, is born in Vrededorp, Johannesburg. He studied at the Polly Street …

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The Rwanda Genocide. At least 500,000 are reported as dead from the fighting between Tutsi and Hutu in Rwanda.

… reported as dead from the fighting between Tutsi and Hutu in Rwanda. …

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WWII: North Africa. Charles de Gaulle and Henri Honoré Giraud set up the Committee of National Liberation in Algiers to

… Honoré Giraud set up the Committee of National Liberation in Algiers to …

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WWII: North Africa. Charles de Gaulle and Henri Honoré Giraud set up the Committee of National Liberation in Algiers to

… Honoré Giraud set up the Committee of National Liberation in Algiers to …

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The Afrikaans language festival, “Die Wonder van Afrikaans” which started on April 6 in Cape Town, ends at the Voortrekker monu

… “Die Wonder van Afrikaans” which started on April 6 in Cape Town, ends at the Voortrekker monu …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: The officially reported Black concentration camp population in the sixty-six Black camps reach 115,700. 523

… officially reported Black concentration camp population in the sixty-six Black camps reach 115,700. 523 …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Lady Edward (Violet) Cecil writes to Lord Salisbury on the conditions in Bloemfontein: “Far more people have

… (Violet) Cecil writes to Lord Salisbury on the conditions in Bloemfontein: “Far more people have …

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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 …

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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. …

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Rev. Allan Hendrickse is elected leader of the Coloured Labour Party of South Africa at its thirteenth Congress in Bloemfontein

Siza Khang Cecil Khampepe, financier and managing director of Khayalethu Home-loans, is born in Johannesburg. He is director of

Albert Kimmerling, a visiting Frenchman, is the first person to fly in SA. He reaches a height of 6m at East London.

Election in Kenya. President Daniel Arap Moi leaves office and is succeeded by opposition leader Mwai Kibaki as Kenya’s third p

In the Battle of the White Umfolozi, the Voortrekker commando is ambushed and nearly overpowered by a Zulu impi. Alexander Harv

Sir Henry George Elliot, chief landdros of the Transkei after whom the town Elliot was named, is born in Canada.

Giuseppe Verdi’s magnificent opera, Aida, has its world premier in Cairo, Egypt. The composer was commissioned to write the op

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, to which SA is a party, is signed in Montego Bay.

General Montgomery, commander of the Allied forces in North Africa, is advised that he will be appointed commandant for D-day.

The first peace conference with Israel and her Arab neighbours opens in Geneva. Jordan, Israel, Egypt, the United States, the S

Anglo-Boer War 2: The inaugural meeting of the Burgher Peace Committee is held in Pretoria. Lord Kitchener discusses his concen

Jongikaya Witbooi, Lumkile Maxiti and Agnes Maseti are shot dead at the home of a civic leader in Khayelitsha, Western Cape.

The Bafana Bafana, SA soccer team, loses 3-4 against Uruguay in the Confederations Cup, with Lucas Radebe scoring his first int

Up to 100 ANC members are reported to have been detained in Swaziland. The Swaziland Police Commissioner confirms the arrests a

The first rocket to be wholly developed and manufactured in South Africa is successfully launched from the new rocket launching

TRC Report interview with Zahrah Narkedien, a former Umkhonto we Sizwe cadre who was confined in a basement for seven months (Video)

The South African Institute of Race Relations calls for judicial inquiries into the death of detainees in police custody, backe

A secret exchange of letters between the leaders of France and Italy commits both countries to respect each other’s rights in N

In a meeting at the White House President Thabo Mbeki urges President George W. Bush to deliver more African aid support. The t

Hansie Cronje (32), former SA cricket captain, is killed when a light plane in which he was travelling crashes into a mountain

The government announces in a White Paper plans to re-organise the administration of South-West Africa, which will give Pretori

Ezrom Kgobokanyo Sebata Legae, SA artist, is born in Vrededorp, Johannesburg. He studied at the Polly Street and Jubilee Art

The Rwanda Genocide. At least 500,000 are reported as dead from the fighting between Tutsi and Hutu in Rwanda.

WWII: North Africa. Charles de Gaulle and Henri Honoré Giraud set up the Committee of National Liberation in Algiers to

WWII: North Africa. Charles de Gaulle and Henri Honoré Giraud set up the Committee of National Liberation in Algiers to

The Afrikaans language festival, “Die Wonder van Afrikaans” which started on April 6 in Cape Town, ends at the Voortrekker monu

Anglo-Boer War 2: The officially reported Black concentration camp population in the sixty-six Black camps reach 115,700. 523

Anglo-Boer War 2: Lady Edward (Violet) Cecil writes to Lord Salisbury on the conditions in Bloemfontein: “Far more people have

Former Labour Party leader and later African 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