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Sir Henry Ernest Gascoyne (Gascoigne) Bulwer (77), governor of Natal after whom the town Bulwer was named, dies in Norfolk, Eng

… of Natal after whom the town Bulwer was named, dies in Norfolk, Eng …

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Col. Robert Jacob Gordon, Dutch officer and explorer of Scottish descent, after whom Gordon’s Bay is called, is born in Doesbur

… descent, after whom Gordon’s Bay is called, is born in Doesbur …

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Proposals for the consolidation of ‘homelands’ in the Transvaal, which will have the effect of reducing twenty-six or twenty-se

… Proposals for the consolidation of ‘homelands’ in the Transvaal, which will have the effect of reducing …

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His Majesty, the King of Malaysia, officially opens the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur. Teams of South Africa also take par

… King of Malaysia, officially opens the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur. Teams of South Africa also take par …

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Following unrest and rioting in the townships, the Minister of Law and Order prohibits all meetings of more than two persons, d

… Following unrest and rioting in the townships, the Minister of Law and Order prohibits all …

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Nicolaas Jacobus de Wet, politician and Chief Justice of the Union of South Africa, is born in Aliwal North district, CC.

… and Chief Justice of the Union of South Africa, is born in Aliwal North district, CC. …

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Lady Elizabeth Somerset, wife of Governor Lord Charles Somerset, dies at Newlands House, Cape Town. She is buried in the Groote

… Somerset, dies at Newlands House, Cape Town. She is buried in the Groote …

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Simon Mann is sentenced to seven years in jail by a Zimbabwean court on weapons charges. The two pilots get sixteen months

… Simon Mann is sentenced to seven years in jail by a Zimbabwean court on weapons charges. The two …

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Fresh detention orders are issued for seven opponents of the South African Government freed by a court on Friday. The seven, in

… African Government freed by a court on Friday. The seven, in …

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Thomas Mokopu Mofolo, Basuto author who tried to capture the customs and spirit of the African people, dies in Teyateyaneng, Ba

… capture the customs and spirit of the African people, dies in Teyateyaneng, Ba …

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Parliament has been defrauded of about R17m by some MPs in the alleged voucher scam, according to SAA’s latest report.

… Parliament has been defrauded of about R17m by some MPs in the alleged voucher scam, according to SAA’s latest report. …

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Ndamase, son of Pondo chief Faku and first paramount chief of Western Pondoland, dies. In 1869 Governor Sir Philip Wodehouse at

… Faku and first paramount chief of Western Pondoland, dies. In 1869 Governor Sir Philip Wodehouse at …

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Explorer and navigator Vasco da Gama arrives in Lisbon after completing his voyage to India around the Cape of Good Hope.

… Explorer and navigator Vasco da Gama arrives in Lisbon after completing his voyage to India around the …

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Algeria closes its border with Morocco in an escalating dispute over the arrest of two Algerians accused of plotting to attack

… Algeria closes its border with Morocco in an escalating dispute over the arrest of two Algerians …

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Three men accused of plotting to kidnap African National Congress leaders in London and then flying them to South Africa claim

… of plotting to kidnap African National Congress leaders in London and then flying them to South Africa claim …

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The National Security Act No 13 comes into effect in SA. Providing for detention without trial, banning of individuals and ou

… The National Security Act No 13 comes into effect in SA. Providing for detention without trial, banning of …

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Lord Milner arrives back in Cape Town and the Cape Ministry produces a list of complaints to substantiate their opinion that th

… Lord Milner arrives back in Cape Town and the Cape Ministry produces a list of …

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Eighty-four African would-be immigrants drown off Mauritania after their boats sank in an attempt to reach Spain’s Canary Islan

… immigrants drown off Mauritania after their boats sank in an attempt to reach Spain’s Canary Islan …

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John August Ion Agar-Hamilton, historian and Anglican priest of Scottish descent, is born in Cairo, Egypt and arrived with his

… historian and Anglican priest of Scottish descent, is born in Cairo, Egypt and arrived with his …

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The first British Empire Games are held at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The event is now called the British Commonwealth Games in

… The event is now called the British Commonwealth Games in …

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The Nieuwe Republiek, with Lucas Meyer as president, is established in northern Natal, on land awarded to them by Dinizulu (Din

… Republiek, with Lucas Meyer as president, is established in northern Natal, on land awarded to them by Dinizulu (Din …

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The Prime Minister announces in Pretoria that he has decided that the House of Assembly and the four Provincial Councils should

… The Prime Minister announces in Pretoria that he has decided that the House of Assembly …

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Eight Army officers are paraded by President Samora Machel at a mass rally in Maputo and are accused of treason and complicity

… are paraded by President Samora Machel at a mass rally in Maputo and are accused of treason and complicity …

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Osama bin Laden, the Saudi millionaire suspected of being behind the bombings of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, is reporte

… suspected of being behind the bombings of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, is reporte …

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The first test match between SA and Pakistan starts a day late after the alleged mugging of two Pakistani players in Sandton.

… late after the alleged mugging of two Pakistani players in Sandton. …

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The Dutch East India Company issues an order that the statutes of India are to be followed strictly in the Cape.

… that the statutes of India are to be followed strictly in the Cape. …

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Chief Leabua Jonathan of Lesotho, Prime Minister of Lesotho, is deposed of in a bloodless military coup led by Major-General Ju

… of Lesotho, Prime Minister of Lesotho, is deposed of in a bloodless military coup led by Major-General Ju …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: In the Battle of Tabanyama, Natal front, a group of Indian stretcher bearers, among whom the young Durban att

… Anglo-Boer War 2: In the Battle of Tabanyama, Natal front, a group of Indian …

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Gen. Petrus Jacobus Joubert, politician and Commander-in-Chief of the forces of the Transvaal during Anglo-Boer War 2, is born

… Gen. Petrus Jacobus Joubert, politician and Commander-in-Chief of the forces of the Transvaal during Anglo-Boer War …

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Anton Rupert, industrial giant of South Africa and founder of the Rembrandt group, dies at the age of 89 in Stellenbosch.

… and founder of the Rembrandt group, dies at the age of 89 in Stellenbosch. …

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Sir Henry Ernest Gascoyne (Gascoigne) Bulwer (77), governor of Natal after whom the town Bulwer was named, dies in Norfolk, Eng

Col. Robert Jacob Gordon, Dutch officer and explorer of Scottish descent, after whom Gordon’s Bay is called, is born in Doesbur

Proposals for the consolidation of ‘homelands’ in the Transvaal, which will have the effect of reducing twenty-six or twenty-se

His Majesty, the King of Malaysia, officially opens the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur. Teams of South Africa also take par

Following unrest and rioting in the townships, the Minister of Law and Order prohibits all meetings of more than two persons, d

Nicolaas Jacobus de Wet, politician and Chief Justice of the Union of South Africa, is born in Aliwal North district, CC.

Lady Elizabeth Somerset, wife of Governor Lord Charles Somerset, dies at Newlands House, Cape Town. She is buried in the Groote

Simon Mann is sentenced to seven years in jail by a Zimbabwean court on weapons charges. The two pilots get sixteen months

Fresh detention orders are issued for seven opponents of the South African Government freed by a court on Friday. The seven, in

Thomas Mokopu Mofolo, Basuto author who tried to capture the customs and spirit of the African people, dies in Teyateyaneng, Ba

Parliament has been defrauded of about R17m by some MPs in the alleged voucher scam, according to SAA’s latest report.

Ndamase, son of Pondo chief Faku and first paramount chief of Western Pondoland, dies. In 1869 Governor Sir Philip Wodehouse at

Explorer and navigator Vasco da Gama arrives in Lisbon after completing his voyage to India around the Cape of Good Hope.

Algeria closes its border with Morocco in an escalating dispute over the arrest of two Algerians accused of plotting to attack

Three men accused of plotting to kidnap African National Congress leaders in London and then flying them to South Africa claim

The National Security Act No 13 comes into effect in SA. Providing for detention without trial, banning of individuals and ou

Lord Milner arrives back in Cape Town and the Cape Ministry produces a list of complaints to substantiate their opinion that th

Eighty-four African would-be immigrants drown off Mauritania after their boats sank in an attempt to reach Spain’s Canary Islan

John August Ion Agar-Hamilton, historian and Anglican priest of Scottish descent, is born in Cairo, Egypt and arrived with his

The first British Empire Games are held at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The event is now called the British Commonwealth Games in

The Nieuwe Republiek, with Lucas Meyer as president, is established in northern Natal, on land awarded to them by Dinizulu (Din

The Prime Minister announces in Pretoria that he has decided that the House of Assembly and the four Provincial Councils should

Eight Army officers are paraded by President Samora Machel at a mass rally in Maputo and are accused of treason and complicity

Osama bin Laden, the Saudi millionaire suspected of being behind the bombings of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, is reporte

The first test match between SA and Pakistan starts a day late after the alleged mugging of two Pakistani players in Sandton.

The Dutch East India Company issues an order that the statutes of India are to be followed strictly in the Cape.

Chief Leabua Jonathan of Lesotho, Prime Minister of Lesotho, is deposed of in a bloodless military coup led by Major-General Ju

Anglo-Boer War 2: In the Battle of Tabanyama, Natal front, a group of Indian stretcher bearers, among whom the young Durban att

Gen. Petrus Jacobus Joubert, politician and Commander-in-Chief of the forces of the Transvaal during Anglo-Boer War 2, is born

Anton Rupert, industrial giant of South Africa and founder of the Rembrandt group, dies at the age of 89 in Stellenbosch.