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Zairian rebels take control of Kisangani, the last government stronghold in the east and Zaire’s third largest city.

… take control of Kisangani, the last government stronghold in the east and Zaire’s third largest city. …

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Willem Postma (Dr O’Kullis), writer, teacher and minister of the Reformed Church, is born in Burgersdorp, CC.

… teacher and minister of the Reformed Church, is born in Burgersdorp, CC. …

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The Church of the Vow in Pietermaritzburg is consecrated and Erasmus Smit is inducted as its first minister.

… The Church of the Vow in Pietermaritzburg is consecrated and Erasmus Smit is …

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Sir Joseph Banks, zoologist and botanist, describes the Kompanjiestuin and small zoo at the Cape in his diary.

… describes the Kompanjiestuin and small zoo at the Cape in his diary. …

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United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan addresses parliament in Cape Town. He urges African leaders to improve conditions i

… Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan addresses parliament in Cape Town. He urges African leaders to improve conditions i …

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While rebels advance rapidly in eastern Zaire, President Mobutu Sese Seko enters a Monaco hospital for complications from earli

… While rebels advance rapidly in eastern Zaire, President Mobutu Sese Seko enters a Monaco …

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President Mangope extends the state of emergency, declared in four districts on 7 March, to the whole Bophuthatswana homeland.

… President Mangope extends the state of emergency, declared in four districts on 7 March, to the whole Bophuthatswana …

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In an exclusive interview with &quot;The Herald&quot;, the ANC military commander Joe Modise, states that the organisation coul

… In an exclusive interview with "The Herald", the ANC military …

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Cornelis Moll, founder of the first Natal newspaper De Natalier, is bornas 24th child in Cape Town.

… first Natal newspaper De Natalier, is bornas 24th child in Cape Town. …

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During the night the ANC mounts a sabotage attack on a petrol depot in which five storage tanks are damaged.

… night the ANC mounts a sabotage attack on a petrol depot in which five storage tanks are damaged. …

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Over fifty squatters begin a hunger strike in St. George’s Cathedral, Cape Town, protesting against evictions from Nyanga squat

… Over fifty squatters begin a hunger strike in St. George’s Cathedral, Cape Town, protesting against …

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Republic of Bophuthatswana Constitution Further Amendment Act No 21, providing for the detention of individuals ‘in the interes

… Act No 21, providing for the detention of individuals ‘in the interes …

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A referendum in the Cameroons approves the country’s change from a federation into a unitary state, the United Republic of Came

… A referendum in the Cameroons approves the country’s change from a …

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Human rights organisation Amnesty International marks forty years of activism. The organisation, which won the Nobel Prize in 1

… of activism. The organisation, which won the Nobel Prize in 1 …

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Tribal clashes continue to take place in Pondoland (Transkei) between supporters and opponents of the African territorial autho

… Tribal clashes continue to take place in Pondoland (Transkei) between supporters and opponents of …

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Cricket might become a national sport. The ANC recognises sport as the single biggest &quot;healer&quot; in a country torn apar

… The ANC recognises sport as the single biggest "healer" in a country torn apar …

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Brigadier Gqozo, having overthrown President Sebe’s administration on the previous day, declares a state of emergency in the Ci

… on the previous day, declares a state of emergency in the Ci …

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Soviet dictator Josef Stalin dies. Some 2 000 people are crushed to death in the crowd during the funeral.

… Josef Stalin dies. Some 2 000 people are crushed to death in the crowd during the funeral. …

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President Mandela visits Togo for a few hours. He and Togolese President Eyadema review the situation in West Africa.

… He and Togolese President Eyadema review the situation in West Africa. …

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Ciskei’s President Lennox Sebe is overthrown in a coup. The homeland’s new military leader, Brigadier Oupa Gqozo, announces tha

… Ciskei’s President Lennox Sebe is overthrown in a coup. The homeland’s new military leader, Brigadier Oupa …

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Dr Frederik van Zyl Slabbert, politician and former leader of the Progressive Federal Party, is born in Pretoria.

… former leader of the Progressive Federal Party, is born in Pretoria. …

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During the night the ANC mounts a sabotage attack on a petrol depot in which five storage tanks are damaged.

… night the ANC mounts a sabotage attack on a petrol depot in which five storage tanks are damaged. …

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Over fifty squatters begin a hunger strike in St. George’s Cathedral, Cape Town, protesting against evictions from Nyanga squat

… Over fifty squatters begin a hunger strike in St. George’s Cathedral, Cape Town, protesting against …

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Stephanus J. Roos is shot on patrol in the Middelburg district, eastern Transvaal (now Mpumalanga), some months after Comdt.

… Stephanus J. Roos is shot on patrol in the Middelburg district, eastern Transvaal (now …

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Sytzke Wopkes Wierda, designer of the Raadsaal on Church Square, Pretoria, Paardekraal monument in Krugersdorp and a number of

… Raadsaal on Church Square, Pretoria, Paardekraal monument in Krugersdorp and a number of …

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Hjalmar Reitz, eldest son of Pres. F.W. Reitz and MP for Brits and Jeppe, is born in Bloemfontein.

… of Pres. F.W. Reitz and MP for Brits and Jeppe, is born in Bloemfontein. …

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In Abuja, a senator announces that Nigeria’s Senate has launched an investigation into allegations that several people were kil

… In Abuja, a senator announces that Nigeria’s Senate has …

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The Prime Minister declares that Soviet threats will not prevent South Africa from attacking ANC bases in Mozambique.

… will not prevent South Africa from attacking ANC bases in Mozambique. …

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At the annual conference of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa in Leopoldville, fifteen African states table a d

… of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa in Leopoldville, fifteen African states table a d …

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President Thabo Mbeki congratulates Lesotho’s Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili on his election to a third term in office, acco

… Pakalitha Mosisili on his election to a third term in office, acco …

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Zairian rebels take control of Kisangani, the last government stronghold in the east and Zaire’s third largest city.

Willem Postma (Dr O’Kullis), writer, teacher and minister of the Reformed Church, is born in Burgersdorp, CC.

The Church of the Vow in Pietermaritzburg is consecrated and Erasmus Smit is inducted as its first minister.

Sir Joseph Banks, zoologist and botanist, describes the Kompanjiestuin and small zoo at the Cape in his diary.

United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan addresses parliament in Cape Town. He urges African leaders to improve conditions i

While rebels advance rapidly in eastern Zaire, President Mobutu Sese Seko enters a Monaco hospital for complications from earli

President Mangope extends the state of emergency, declared in four districts on 7 March, to the whole Bophuthatswana homeland.

In an exclusive interview with &amp;quot;The Herald&amp;quot;, the ANC military commander Joe Modise, states that the organisation coul

Cornelis Moll, founder of the first Natal newspaper De Natalier, is bornas 24th child in Cape Town.

During the night the ANC mounts a sabotage attack on a petrol depot in which five storage tanks are damaged.

Over fifty squatters begin a hunger strike in St. George’s Cathedral, Cape Town, protesting against evictions from Nyanga squat

Republic of Bophuthatswana Constitution Further Amendment Act No 21, providing for the detention of individuals ‘in the interes

A referendum in the Cameroons approves the country’s change from a federation into a unitary state, the United Republic of Came

Human rights organisation Amnesty International marks forty years of activism. The organisation, which won the Nobel Prize in 1

Tribal clashes continue to take place in Pondoland (Transkei) between supporters and opponents of the African territorial autho

Cricket might become a national sport. The ANC recognises sport as the single biggest &amp;quot;healer&amp;quot; in a country torn apar

Brigadier Gqozo, having overthrown President Sebe’s administration on the previous day, declares a state of emergency in the Ci

Soviet dictator Josef Stalin dies. Some 2 000 people are crushed to death in the crowd during the funeral.

President Mandela visits Togo for a few hours. He and Togolese President Eyadema review the situation in West Africa.

Ciskei’s President Lennox Sebe is overthrown in a coup. The homeland’s new military leader, Brigadier Oupa Gqozo, announces tha

Dr Frederik van Zyl Slabbert, politician and former leader of the Progressive Federal Party, is born in Pretoria.

During the night the ANC mounts a sabotage attack on a petrol depot in which five storage tanks are damaged.

Over fifty squatters begin a hunger strike in St. George’s Cathedral, Cape Town, protesting against evictions from Nyanga squat

Stephanus J. Roos is shot on patrol in the Middelburg district, eastern Transvaal (now Mpumalanga), some months after Comdt.

Sytzke Wopkes Wierda, designer of the Raadsaal on Church Square, Pretoria, Paardekraal monument in Krugersdorp and a number of

Hjalmar Reitz, eldest son of Pres. F.W. Reitz and MP for Brits and Jeppe, is born in Bloemfontein.

In Abuja, a senator announces that Nigeria’s Senate has launched an investigation into allegations that several people were kil

The Prime Minister declares that Soviet threats will not prevent South Africa from attacking ANC bases in Mozambique.

At the annual conference of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa in Leopoldville, fifteen African states table a d

President Thabo Mbeki congratulates Lesotho’s Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili on his election to a third term in office, acco

In an exclusive interview with "The Herald", the ANC military commander Joe Modise, states that the organisation coul

Cricket might become a national sport. The ANC recognises sport as the single biggest "healer" in a country torn apar