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PAC Central Committee announces in Dar es Salaam that its chairman, Potlako Leballo, is to retire due to health reasons.

… PAC Central Committee announces in Dar es Salaam that its chairman, Potlako Leballo, is to …

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Adriaan van Jaarsveld, frontier commandant and leader of the burghers who drove Landdros Maynier away in 1795, is born. Van

… and leader of the burghers who drove Landdros Maynier away in 1795, is born. Van …

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Two Libyan suspects are charged officially in Kamp Zest, the Netherlands, of causing the bomb explosion on board a Boeing 747 t

… Two Libyan suspects are charged officially in Kamp Zest, the Netherlands, of causing the bomb explosion …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Comdt Jan H. Theron, Danie Theron’s successor as commander of Theron’s Scouts, dies of gastric fever in the C

… as commander of Theron’s Scouts, dies of gastric fever in the C …

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Maggie Laubser, SA painter and receiver of several awards, is born on the farm Bloublommetjieskloof in the district of Malmesbu

… several awards, is born on the farm Bloublommetjieskloof in the district of Malmesbu …

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Merchant Jan van Riebeeck requests in a letter to the Council of XVII (Lords 17) a salary increase and express his disappointme

… Merchant Jan van Riebeeck requests in a letter to the Council of XVII (Lords 17) a salary …

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The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, the Netherlands, defines the 1 000-km shared border between Ethiopia and Eritr

… The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, the Netherlands, defines the 1 000-km shared …

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A military coup in Chad overthrows President Ngarta Tombaloaye, who is killed. Felix Malloum takes over at the head of a seven-

… A military coup in Chad overthrows President Ngarta Tombaloaye, who is …

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William Richard Tolbert Jr., president of Liberia, is killed in a military coup. Samuel Kanyon Doe, the Chairman of the People’

… Richard Tolbert Jr., president of Liberia, is killed in a military coup. Samuel Kanyon Doe, the Chairman of the …

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President Mandela warns that local government elections in Kwazulu-Natal, scheduled for 29 May 1996, may have to be postponed a

… President Mandela warns that local government elections in Kwazulu-Natal, scheduled for 29 May 1996, may have to be …

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The leader of the Herstigte Nasionale Party (HNP), Jaap Marais, is charged in the Pretoria Regional Court with disclosing secre

… Herstigte Nasionale Party (HNP), Jaap Marais, is charged in the Pretoria Regional Court with disclosing secre …

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Plans for independence of the Gold Coast (becomes Ghana in March 1957) from Britain are approved by the Colonial Secretary.

… Plans for independence of the Gold Coast (becomes Ghana in March 1957) from Britain are approved by the Colonial …

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The UN Security Council unanimously approves an arms embargo against Ethiopia and Eritrea following the latest flare-up in thei

… against Ethiopia and Eritrea following the latest flare-up in thei …

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The members of a nineteen-strong French patrol have been discovered hacked to death in the mountains between Algiers and Consta

… French patrol have been discovered hacked to death in the mountains between Algiers and Consta …

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An International peace conference is convened at The Hague in the Netherlands. It adopts conventions on warfare and creates the

… An International peace conference is convened at The Hague in the Netherlands. It adopts conventions on warfare and …

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The Venda National Assembly elects a new state president, Mr Frank Ravele, after the death of Chief Patrick Mphephu in April.

… Mr Frank Ravele, after the death of Chief Patrick Mphephu in April. …

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Talks (10 -12 May) start in Cape Town between Swaziland and South Africa concerning trade and regional security. South Africa i

… Talks (10 -12 May) start in Cape Town between Swaziland and South Africa concerning …

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Gert Oosthuizen, Deputy Minister of Sport and Recreation in the Republic of South Africa since 10 May 2004, is born.

… Gert Oosthuizen, Deputy Minister of Sport and Recreation in the Republic of South Africa since 10 May 2004, is born. …

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Nelson Mandela is elected unopposed as first Black President of South Africa in the first session of the National Assembly.

… elected unopposed as first Black President of South Africa in the first session of the National Assembly. …

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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pik Botha, marries Ina Joubert, ex-journalist of the SABC, on his birthday in Pretoria.

… Ina Joubert, ex-journalist of the SABC, on his birthday in Pretoria. …

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Heads of State or their senior representatives from 44 African countries gather in Abuja, Nigeria to deliberate on the problem

… senior representatives from 44 African countries gather in Abuja, Nigeria to deliberate on the problem …

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Heads of State or their senior representatives from 44 African countries gather in Abuja, Nigeria to deliberate on the problem

… senior representatives from 44 African countries gather in Abuja, Nigeria to deliberate on the problem …

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The Natal Supreme Court declares the ban on campaigns for the release of detainees invalid. (2004). Today in History, Pretoria

… for the release of detainees invalid. (2004). Today in History, Pretoria …

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Nine people are killed in a clash between police and residents after a rent stay-away called by the Alexandra boycott committee

… Nine people are killed in a clash between police and residents after a rent …

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William Richard Tolbert Jr., president of Liberia, is killed in a military coup. Samuel Kanyon Doe, the Chairman of the People’

… Richard Tolbert Jr., president of Liberia, is killed in a military coup. Samuel Kanyon Doe, the Chairman of the …

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Rampaging troops kill Rwanda’s acting premier and eleven Belgian UN soldiers and civil war erupts in Rwanda, a day after a myst

… and eleven Belgian UN soldiers and civil war erupts in Rwanda, a day after a myst …

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Sir Bartle Frere meets the Transvaal Boers assembled in support of their claim to independence. He promises them complete freed

… Sir Bartle Frere meets the Transvaal Boers assembled in support of their claim to independence. He promises them …

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The first genocide trials begin in Kigali, Rwanda, against some of the 30 000 majority Hutus accused of killing Tutsis.

… The first genocide trials begin in Kigali, Rwanda, against some of the 30 000 majority Hutus …

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The Chairman of the opposition Democratic Party in the Transkei, K.M. Gunzana, is elected leader to succeed Paramount Chief Vic

… The Chairman of the opposition Democratic Party in the Transkei, K.M. Gunzana, is elected leader to succeed …

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President Nelson Mandela earns worldwide praise for his role in persuading Libya to hand over two suspects accused of placing a

… Nelson Mandela earns worldwide praise for his role in persuading Libya to hand over two suspects accused of …

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PAC Central Committee announces in Dar es Salaam that its chairman, Potlako Leballo, is to retire due to health reasons.

Adriaan van Jaarsveld, frontier commandant and leader of the burghers who drove Landdros Maynier away in 1795, is born. Van

Two Libyan suspects are charged officially in Kamp Zest, the Netherlands, of causing the bomb explosion on board a Boeing 747 t

Anglo-Boer War 2: Comdt Jan H. Theron, Danie Theron’s successor as commander of Theron’s Scouts, dies of gastric fever in the C

Maggie Laubser, SA painter and receiver of several awards, is born on the farm Bloublommetjieskloof in the district of Malmesbu

Merchant Jan van Riebeeck requests in a letter to the Council of XVII (Lords 17) a salary increase and express his disappointme

The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, the Netherlands, defines the 1 000-km shared border between Ethiopia and Eritr

A military coup in Chad overthrows President Ngarta Tombaloaye, who is killed. Felix Malloum takes over at the head of a seven-

William Richard Tolbert Jr., president of Liberia, is killed in a military coup. Samuel Kanyon Doe, the Chairman of the People’

President Mandela warns that local government elections in Kwazulu-Natal, scheduled for 29 May 1996, may have to be postponed a

The leader of the Herstigte Nasionale Party (HNP), Jaap Marais, is charged in the Pretoria Regional Court with disclosing secre

Plans for independence of the Gold Coast (becomes Ghana in March 1957) from Britain are approved by the Colonial Secretary.

The UN Security Council unanimously approves an arms embargo against Ethiopia and Eritrea following the latest flare-up in thei

The members of a nineteen-strong French patrol have been discovered hacked to death in the mountains between Algiers and Consta

An International peace conference is convened at The Hague in the Netherlands. It adopts conventions on warfare and creates the

The Venda National Assembly elects a new state president, Mr Frank Ravele, after the death of Chief Patrick Mphephu in April.

Talks (10 -12 May) start in Cape Town between Swaziland and South Africa concerning trade and regional security. South Africa i

Gert Oosthuizen, Deputy Minister of Sport and Recreation in the Republic of South Africa since 10 May 2004, is born.

Nelson Mandela is elected unopposed as first Black President of South Africa in the first session of the National Assembly.

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pik Botha, marries Ina Joubert, ex-journalist of the SABC, on his birthday in Pretoria.

Heads of State or their senior representatives from 44 African countries gather in Abuja, Nigeria to deliberate on the problem

Heads of State or their senior representatives from 44 African countries gather in Abuja, Nigeria to deliberate on the problem

The Natal Supreme Court declares the ban on campaigns for the release of detainees invalid. (2004). Today in History, Pretoria

Nine people are killed in a clash between police and residents after a rent stay-away called by the Alexandra boycott committee

William Richard Tolbert Jr., president of Liberia, is killed in a military coup. Samuel Kanyon Doe, the Chairman of the People’

Rampaging troops kill Rwanda’s acting premier and eleven Belgian UN soldiers and civil war erupts in Rwanda, a day after a myst

Sir Bartle Frere meets the Transvaal Boers assembled in support of their claim to independence. He promises them complete freed

The first genocide trials begin in Kigali, Rwanda, against some of the 30 000 majority Hutus accused of killing Tutsis.

The Chairman of the opposition Democratic Party in the Transkei, K.M. Gunzana, is elected leader to succeed Paramount Chief Vic

President Nelson Mandela earns worldwide praise for his role in persuading Libya to hand over two suspects accused of placing a