SAHO global search

This day in history

Controversial mining magnate Brett Kebble is shot dead in Melrose, Johannesburg, around 21:00 on his way to the dinner engageme

… Controversial mining magnate Brett Kebble is shot dead in Melrose, Johannesburg, around 21:00 on his way to the …

This day in history

Two South Africans are appointed to a high-profile Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa (CHGA). The University of Na

… to a high-profile Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa (CHGA). The University of Na …

This day in history

Personnel of the SA Air Force’s No 2 (Flying Cheetah) Squadron leave Durban to assist the United Nations in the Korean War.

… Pretoria News, 24 September 2003. Today in History. … Squadron leave Durban to assist the United Nations in the Korean War. …

This day in history

Closure of more than seventy Black schools, mainly in the Cape Province, is ordered by the government following five months of

… Closure of more than seventy Black schools, mainly in the Cape Province, is ordered by the government following …

This day in history

Catherine Labuschagne 25 makes history when she becomes the first woman fighter pilot in the world to fly a Gripen fighter jet

… history when she becomes the first woman fighter pilot in the world to fly a Gripen fighter jet …

This day in history

Wheelchair athlete Ernst van Dyk, cut off from a certain gold medal by Mexico’s Saul Mendoza in the 1&nbsp;500m final Athens Pa

… cut off from a certain gold medal by Mexico’s Saul Mendoza in the 1 500m final Athens Pa …

This day in history

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 …

This day in history

In a statement on the National Peace Accord, the Human Rights Commission (HRC) of South Africa states that some 3,400 persons h

… In a statement on the National Peace Accord, the Human Rights …

This day in history

Gangs of armed men kill at least twenty-six commuters on a train travelling between George Goch and Denver stations in Johannes

… a train travelling between George Goch and Denver stations in Johannes …

This day in history

At least six persons are killed and 400 shacks destroyed during a night attack on a squatter camp in the township of Thokoza.

… shacks destroyed during a night attack on a squatter camp in the township of Thokoza. …

This day in history

The highest temperature ever recorded in the world was 136.4 degrees Fahrenheit (58 degrees Celsius) on this day at El Azizia,

… The highest temperature ever recorded in the world was 136.4 degrees Fahrenheit (58 degrees …

This day in history

During a three-day trip to Cuba, Mugabe says in Havana the amendments he signed into law on 9 September, marked &quot;the liber

… During a three-day trip to Cuba, Mugabe says in Havana the amendments he signed into law on 9 September, …

This day in history

Iranian President Rafsanjani arrives in South Africa as part of a six-nation tour of Sub-Saharan Africa amid opposition to it w

… Iranian President Rafsanjani arrives in South Africa as part of a six-nation tour of Sub-Saharan …

This day in history

Chris Hani is reported as saying that the ANC alliance is “preparing for a battle in the Ciskei” to remove parasites, obviously

… as saying that the ANC alliance is “preparing for a battle in the Ciskei” to remove parasites, obviously …

This day in history

Sir Henry Frere, governor of the Cape Colony, lays the corner stone of the present Dale College in King William’s Town.

… Colony, lays the corner stone of the present Dale College in King William’s Town. …

This day in history

The trial of Commodore Dieter Gerhardt begins in the Cape Town Supreme Court on charges of spying for the Soviet Union.

… The trial of Commodore Dieter Gerhardt begins in the Cape Town Supreme Court on charges of spying for the …

This day in history

The trial of Commodore Dieter Gerhardt begins in the Cape Town Supreme Court on charges of spying for the Soviet Union.

… The trial of Commodore Dieter Gerhardt begins in the Cape Town Supreme Court on charges of spying for the …

This day in history

The SA rugby team wins the last test against the British Isles in Newlands 5-0, the fist time ever to win a match.

… SA rugby team wins the last test against the British Isles in Newlands 5-0, the fist time ever to win a match. …

This day in history

Wilhelmina, queen of the Netherlands from 1890 and throughout World Wars I (WWI) and II (WWII), abdicates in favour of her daug

… and throughout World Wars I (WWI) and II (WWII), abdicates in favour of her daug …

This day in history

Dr. Frederik van Zyl Slabbert is chosen as the Leader of the Opposition Progressive Federal Party (PFP) in succession to Colin

… Leader of the Opposition Progressive Federal Party (PFP) in succession to Colin …

This day in history

William Ledwaba (16) is killed during a bomb attack on his home in Atteridgeville, Pretoria. 18 September, given as the date of

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee. … Ledwaba (16) is killed during a bomb attack on his home in Atteridgeville, Pretoria. 18 September, given as the date …

This day in history

The notorious Foster gang under leadership of William Foster, who stole and raided from 1912 to 1914, commit suicide in Johanne

… who stole and raided from 1912 to 1914, commit suicide in Johanne …

This day in history

The explorer John Speke (37), first White man to reach the origin of the Nile River, kills himself in a shooting accident.

… man to reach the origin of the Nile River, kills himself in a shooting accident. …

This day in history

The ANC has come out the biggest winner in the municipal councillor floor-crossing period, notching up at least 290 councillors

… The ANC has come out the biggest winner in the municipal councillor floor-crossing period, notching …

This day in history

Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, first president of the Transvaal elected in 1857 and founder of Pretoria, is born on the farm Preto

… Wessel Pretorius, first president of the Transvaal elected in 1857 and founder of Pretoria, is born on the farm Preto …

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 …

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 …

This day in history

A unique referendum in British Cameroon is carried out with support from UN. The Northern part of British Cameroon votes to joi

… A unique referendum in British Cameroon is carried out with support from UN. The …

This day in history

Eight Black South Africans walk out of a New York conference on SA in protest against Pretoria’s refusal to issue passports to

… Pretoria News, 30 September 2003. Today in History. … South Africans walk out of a New York conference on SA in protest against Pretoria’s refusal to issue passports to …

This day in history

The Berlin Airlift, which delivers 2m tons of food and fuel to West Berliners while circumventing a Soviet blockade, and in whi

… West Berliners while circumventing a Soviet blockade, and in whi …

Search Results for “apartheid-in-sports-1985”

Controversial mining magnate Brett Kebble is shot dead in Melrose, Johannesburg, around 21:00 on his way to the dinner engageme

Two South Africans are appointed to a high-profile Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa (CHGA). The University of Na

Personnel of the SA Air Force’s No 2 (Flying Cheetah) Squadron leave Durban to assist the United Nations in the Korean War.

Closure of more than seventy Black schools, mainly in the Cape Province, is ordered by the government following five months of

Catherine Labuschagne 25 makes history when she becomes the first woman fighter pilot in the world to fly a Gripen fighter jet

Wheelchair athlete Ernst van Dyk, cut off from a certain gold medal by Mexico’s Saul Mendoza in the 1&amp;nbsp;500m final Athens Pa

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

In a statement on the National Peace Accord, the Human Rights Commission (HRC) of South Africa states that some 3,400 persons h

Gangs of armed men kill at least twenty-six commuters on a train travelling between George Goch and Denver stations in Johannes

At least six persons are killed and 400 shacks destroyed during a night attack on a squatter camp in the township of Thokoza.

The highest temperature ever recorded in the world was 136.4 degrees Fahrenheit (58 degrees Celsius) on this day at El Azizia,

During a three-day trip to Cuba, Mugabe says in Havana the amendments he signed into law on 9 September, marked &amp;quot;the liber

Iranian President Rafsanjani arrives in South Africa as part of a six-nation tour of Sub-Saharan Africa amid opposition to it w

Chris Hani is reported as saying that the ANC alliance is “preparing for a battle in the Ciskei” to remove parasites, obviously

Sir Henry Frere, governor of the Cape Colony, lays the corner stone of the present Dale College in King William’s Town.

The trial of Commodore Dieter Gerhardt begins in the Cape Town Supreme Court on charges of spying for the Soviet Union.

The trial of Commodore Dieter Gerhardt begins in the Cape Town Supreme Court on charges of spying for the Soviet Union.

The SA rugby team wins the last test against the British Isles in Newlands 5-0, the fist time ever to win a match.

Wilhelmina, queen of the Netherlands from 1890 and throughout World Wars I (WWI) and II (WWII), abdicates in favour of her daug

Dr. Frederik van Zyl Slabbert is chosen as the Leader of the Opposition Progressive Federal Party (PFP) in succession to Colin

William Ledwaba (16) is killed during a bomb attack on his home in Atteridgeville, Pretoria. 18 September, given as the date of

The notorious Foster gang under leadership of William Foster, who stole and raided from 1912 to 1914, commit suicide in Johanne

The explorer John Speke (37), first White man to reach the origin of the Nile River, kills himself in a shooting accident.

The ANC has come out the biggest winner in the municipal councillor floor-crossing period, notching up at least 290 councillors

Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, first president of the Transvaal elected in 1857 and founder of Pretoria, is born on the farm Preto

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 ends. At the cost of only three British casualties,

A unique referendum in British Cameroon is carried out with support from UN. The Northern part of British Cameroon votes to joi

Eight Black South Africans walk out of a New York conference on SA in protest against Pretoria’s refusal to issue passports to

The Berlin Airlift, which delivers 2m tons of food and fuel to West Berliners while circumventing a Soviet blockade, and in whi

Wheelchair athlete Ernst van Dyk, cut off from a certain gold medal by Mexico’s Saul Mendoza in the 1 500m final Athens Pa

During a three-day trip to Cuba, Mugabe says in Havana the amendments he signed into law on 9 September, marked "the liber