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The Executive Council of the ZAR announces in an official document that W.H. Struben is considered the real discoverer of the W

… The Executive Council of the ZAR announces in an official document that W.H. Struben is considered the …

This day in history

Anglo-Boer War 2 -In the Free State, Lieutenant-General E.L. Elliot’s drive ends. At the cost of only three British casualties,

… Anglo-Boer War 2 -In the Free State, Lieutenant-General E.L. Elliot’s drive …

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Carlos the Jackal, freelance terrorist, is arrested in Sudan and flown to Paris for trial. He is eventually sentenced to life i

… Carlos the Jackal, freelance terrorist, is arrested in Sudan and flown to Paris for trial. He is eventually …

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The chauffeur of Chief Mhlabunzima, who was a witness at the inquest into the Chief’s death, is killed in the Natal Midlands.

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 253. … a witness at the inquest into the Chief’s death, is killed in the Natal Midlands. …

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Over 200 students at the University of Cape Town embark on a “sit in” to protest against government intervention that forced th

… students at the University of Cape Town embark on a “sit in” to protest against government intervention that forced th …

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Fidel Castro, president of Cuba since 1976 who authorised the intervention of Cuban troops in the Angolan Civil War, is born.

… since 1976 who authorised the intervention of Cuban troops in the Angolan Civil War, is born. …

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In providing reasons for the decision of the Pretoria High Court to set the investigation of the Browde Commission into SARFU A

… In providing reasons for the decision of the Pretoria High …

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Over 5,000 soldiers supported by tanks, armoured cars and air force units begin manoeuvres in an exercise code named Operation

… tanks, armoured cars and air force units begin manoeuvres in an exercise code named Operation …

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(Sidney) Robey Leibbrandt, SA Olympic boxer in 1936 who was later condemned to death (but reprieved) because of his Nazi sympat

… (Sidney) Robey Leibbrandt, SA Olympic boxer in 1936 who was later condemned to death (but reprieved) …

Report on the proceedings of the Special Emergency Convention of the African National Congress in Umteteli wa Bantu, June 23, 1932

… Emergency Convention of the African National Congress in Umteteli wa Bantu, June 23, 1932 …

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Funeral service of Rivonia trialist and MK cadre Wilton Mkwayi takes place in King William’s Town. He was awarded this honour

… of Rivonia trialist and MK cadre Wilton Mkwayi takes place in King William’s Town. He was awarded this honour …

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Dr Wouter Basson testifies before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission that he had to help keep Nelson Mandela alive in gaol

… Commission that he had to help keep Nelson Mandela alive in gaol …

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An ANC car bomb attack directed at the headquarters of the Wits Command, takes place in Quartz Street, Johannesburg. One pers

… at the headquarters of the Wits Command, takes place in Quartz Street, Johannesburg. One pers …

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South Africa has decided to close its Consulate in Wellington instead of waiting for New Zealand’s new Government to carry out

… South Africa has decided to close its Consulate in Wellington instead of waiting for New Zealand’s new …

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Sierra Leonean rebel leader Foday Sankoh, who had been in United Nations custody since 2000 and was awaiting trial on charges o

… Sierra Leonean rebel leader Foday Sankoh, who had been in United Nations custody since 2000 and was awaiting trial …

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South African President F.W. de Klerk demotes two Cabinet ministers in charge of security, Magnus Malan and Adriaan Vlok, to de

… President F.W. de Klerk demotes two Cabinet ministers in charge of security, Magnus Malan and Adriaan Vlok, to de …

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A gale force southeaster wrenches the Antipolis loose from her anchor and the ship runs aground at Oudekraal. In the same sto

… from her anchor and the ship runs aground at Oudekraal. In the same sto …

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The Alabama, American raider of the Southern states during the American Civil War, arrives in Saldana Bay to load provisions an

… the Southern states during the American Civil War, arrives in Saldana Bay to load provisions an …

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Shadrack Fuba Zibi, chief of the Mbuto (Mbuthweni) section of the Hlubi group of tribes and accomplished writer, dies in Kaya K

… of the Hlubi group of tribes and accomplished writer, dies in Kaya K …

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Walter Sisulu appears before the Magistrate in Bloemfontein and is released on £50 bail. The case would serve before the Supre

… Walter Sisulu appears before the Magistrate in Bloemfontein and is released on £50 bail. The case would …

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The Waratah, passenger ship that disappeared mysteriously in 1909 with 211 passengers on board, leaves Durban on her way to Cap

… The Waratah, passenger ship that disappeared mysteriously in 1909 with 211 passengers on board, leaves Durban on her …

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Ten family members of the late Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie escape from house arrest in Addis Ababa and reach Sweden. There

… Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie escape from house arrest in Addis Ababa and reach Sweden. There …

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The Minister of Defence says that South Africa has become self-sufficient in the manufacture of arms. The country is considerin

… Defence says that South Africa has become self-sufficient in the manufacture of arms. The country is considerin …

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Josia Thugwane is the first Black SA athlete to win an Olympic gold medal award by winning the marathon in Atlanta.

… to win an Olympic gold medal award by winning the marathon in Atlanta. …

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The Grosvenor of the English East India Company runs aground in bad weather near the mouth of the Umzimvubu River. Althou

… Grosvenor of the English East India Company runs aground in bad weather near the mouth of the Umzimvubu River. Althou …

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Victoria Mxenge, civic rights activist and wife of murdered Griffiths Mxenge, is shot dead outside her home in Umlazi, near Dur

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 248 … murdered Griffiths Mxenge, is shot dead outside her home in Umlazi, near Dur …

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A hijacker holds an Algerian jetliner for five hours at an airport in western Algeria before he is overpowered. All 232 people

… holds an Algerian jetliner for five hours at an airport in western Algeria before he is overpowered. All 232 people …

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The Nelspoort Sanatorium, started by Dr Peter Allan and first tuberculosis hospital in SA, is opened by the Prince of Wales.

… started by Dr Peter Allan and first tuberculosis hospital in SA, is opened by the Prince of Wales. …

A Day In The Life Of Mandela: Charm, Control, A Bit Of Acid by Bill Keller (The New York Times), 12 September 1994

… A Day In The Life Of Mandela: Charm, Control, A Bit Of Acid by Bill …

Mandela, Freed, Urges Step-Up In Pressure To End White Rule by Christopher S. Wren (The New York Times), 12 February 1990

… Mandela, Freed, Urges Step-Up In Pressure To End White Rule by Christopher S. Wren (The New …

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The Executive Council of the ZAR announces in an official document that W.H. Struben is considered the real discoverer of the W

Anglo-Boer War 2 -In the Free State, Lieutenant-General E.L. Elliot’s drive ends. At the cost of only three British casualties,

Carlos the Jackal, freelance terrorist, is arrested in Sudan and flown to Paris for trial. He is eventually sentenced to life i

The chauffeur of Chief Mhlabunzima, who was a witness at the inquest into the Chief’s death, is killed in the Natal Midlands.

Over 200 students at the University of Cape Town embark on a “sit in” to protest against government intervention that forced th

Fidel Castro, president of Cuba since 1976 who authorised the intervention of Cuban troops in the Angolan Civil War, is born.

In providing reasons for the decision of the Pretoria High Court to set the investigation of the Browde Commission into SARFU A

Over 5,000 soldiers supported by tanks, armoured cars and air force units begin manoeuvres in an exercise code named Operation

(Sidney) Robey Leibbrandt, SA Olympic boxer in 1936 who was later condemned to death (but reprieved) because of his Nazi sympat

Report on the proceedings of the Special Emergency Convention of the African National Congress in Umteteli wa Bantu, June 23, 1932

Funeral service of Rivonia trialist and MK cadre Wilton Mkwayi takes place in King William’s Town. He was awarded this honour

Dr Wouter Basson testifies before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission that he had to help keep Nelson Mandela alive in gaol

An ANC car bomb attack directed at the headquarters of the Wits Command, takes place in Quartz Street, Johannesburg. One pers

South Africa has decided to close its Consulate in Wellington instead of waiting for New Zealand’s new Government to carry out

Sierra Leonean rebel leader Foday Sankoh, who had been in United Nations custody since 2000 and was awaiting trial on charges o

South African President F.W. de Klerk demotes two Cabinet ministers in charge of security, Magnus Malan and Adriaan Vlok, to de

A gale force southeaster wrenches the Antipolis loose from her anchor and the ship runs aground at Oudekraal. In the same sto

The Alabama, American raider of the Southern states during the American Civil War, arrives in Saldana Bay to load provisions an

Shadrack Fuba Zibi, chief of the Mbuto (Mbuthweni) section of the Hlubi group of tribes and accomplished writer, dies in Kaya K

Walter Sisulu appears before the Magistrate in Bloemfontein and is released on £50 bail. The case would serve before the Supre

The Waratah, passenger ship that disappeared mysteriously in 1909 with 211 passengers on board, leaves Durban on her way to Cap

Ten family members of the late Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie escape from house arrest in Addis Ababa and reach Sweden. There

The Minister of Defence says that South Africa has become self-sufficient in the manufacture of arms. The country is considerin

Josia Thugwane is the first Black SA athlete to win an Olympic gold medal award by winning the marathon in Atlanta.

The Grosvenor of the English East India Company runs aground in bad weather near the mouth of the Umzimvubu River. Althou

Victoria Mxenge, civic rights activist and wife of murdered Griffiths Mxenge, is shot dead outside her home in Umlazi, near Dur

A hijacker holds an Algerian jetliner for five hours at an airport in western Algeria before he is overpowered. All 232 people

The Nelspoort Sanatorium, started by Dr Peter Allan and first tuberculosis hospital in SA, is opened by the Prince of Wales.

A Day In The Life Of Mandela: Charm, Control, A Bit Of Acid by Bill Keller (The New York Times), 12 September 1994

Mandela, Freed, Urges Step-Up In Pressure To End White Rule by Christopher S. Wren (The New York Times), 12 February 1990