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Mandela declares in Lusaka that the ANC will take power by force if it fails to reach agreement with the government.

… Mandela declares in Lusaka that the ANC will take power by force if it fails …

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Two life sentences plus sixty-three years in prison are inflicted on Ferdi Barnard, former member of the CCB (Civil Cooperation

… Two life sentences plus sixty-three years in prison are inflicted on Ferdi Barnard, former member of …

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A senior ANC member, P. Nyaose and his wife, are killed by a car bomb in Swaziland. Alfred Nzo, the ANC Secretary-General, blam

… member, P. Nyaose and his wife, are killed by a car bomb in Swaziland. Alfred Nzo, the ANC Secretary-General, blam …

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Dr G.M. Naicker, President of Natal Indian Congress (NIC), warns that any Indian who accepts membership in the Land Tenure Advi

… (NIC), warns that any Indian who accepts membership in the Land Tenure Advi …

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Mark Thatcher incurs a fine of R3-million and is given a four-year suspended prison term after pleading guilty in a Cape Town c

… a four-year suspended prison term after pleading guilty in a Cape Town c …

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Cassim Mahomed Lakhi, lecturer, and later head of the Department of History of Art in the University College for Indians (now U

… and later head of the Department of History of Art in the University College for Indians (now U …

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A resolution to expel South Africa from the Universal Postal Union is approved by the Union’s congress in Vienna, by fifty-eigh

… Universal Postal Union is approved by the Union’s congress in Vienna, by fifty-eigh …

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The expedition of August F. Beutler, who left the Castle in the Cape on 29 February, reaches the Keiskamma, near Lyndrift, East

… The expedition of August F. Beutler, who left the Castle in the Cape on 29 February, reaches the Keiskamma, near …

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Duke Ketye, SA artist, is born in Orlando East, Soweto. After matriculation he studied art with Sister Pientia Selhorst and Sis

… Duke Ketye, SA artist, is born in Orlando East, Soweto. After matriculation he studied art …

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Sir Henry Binns (61), sugar cane farmer, founder of the Umhlanga Valley Sugar Estate Company and Natal politician, dies in Piet

… Valley Sugar Estate Company and Natal politician, dies in Piet …

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Lt.-Gen. Sir William Francis Butler (71), commanding officer of the British forces in the Cape Province during Anglo-Boer War 2

… Butler (71), commanding officer of the British forces in the Cape Province during Anglo-Boer War 2 …

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Two months after the start of the carnage in Rwanda, the UN Security Council approves the dispatch of 5 500 peacekeepers with a

… Two months after the start of the carnage in Rwanda, the UN Security Council approves the dispatch of 5 …

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South African Airways is given permission to fly over the bulge of Africa for the first time in twenty-eight years.

… to fly over the bulge of Africa for the first time in twenty-eight years. …

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The Johannesburg Bar declares that if the Suppression of Communism Bill is passed, the freedom of people in South Africa will b

… Joyce: The Rise and Fall of Apartheid … of Communism Bill is passed, the freedom of people in South Africa will b …

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South Africa signs an agreement with Namibia relating to defence and civil aviation in Walvis Bay and signs a bilateral air ser

… with Namibia relating to defence and civil aviation in Walvis Bay and signs a bilateral air ser …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Gen. Piet Cronje is trapped against the Modder River on the farm Wolwekraal in the Paardeberg vicinity, and t

… is trapped against the Modder River on the farm Wolwekraal in the Paardeberg vicinity, and t …

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The Minister of Bantu Administration and Development, Dr. Connie Mulder, announces that he will in future be known as the Minis

… and Development, Dr. Connie Mulder, announces that he will in future be known as the Minis …

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New clues in the Dr Robert and Jean-Cora Smith murder investigation are discovered after twenty years. The letters RAU TEM

… New clues in the Dr Robert and Jean-Cora Smith murder investigation are …

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The editor-in-chief of TV News, Joe Thloloe, resigns because of differences with Zwelakhe Sisulu, executive group head of the S

… The editor-in-chief of TV News, Joe Thloloe, resigns because of …

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Craig Bishop of News 24 reports that Zimbabwe opposition party treasurer Roy Bennett has been denied asylum in South Africa, de

… party treasurer Roy Bennett has been denied asylum in South Africa, de …

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President Nelson Mandela says that in order to promote national unity he was willing to bring into government those who remain

… President Nelson Mandela says that in order to promote national unity he was willing to bring …

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Kamuzu Banda of Malawi, Africa’s longest ruling dictator with thirty years at the helm, concedes defeat to Bakili Muluzi in the

… thirty years at the helm, concedes defeat to Bakili Muluzi in the …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Lord Frederick S. Roberts arrives at the Cape, replacing Sir Redvers Buller as commander-in-chief of the Brit

… at the Cape, replacing Sir Redvers Buller as commander-in-chief of the Brit …

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Tony Blair, British premier, announces in Pretoria that Britain is going to increase the grant for development by 40% during th

… Tony Blair, British premier, announces in Pretoria that Britain is going to increase the grant for …

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News 24 reports that the Irish deputy premier, Mary Harney, from Dublin, has quietly been holidaying with family and friends in

… has quietly been holidaying with family and friends in …

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The Battle of Wagon Hill (Platrand), south of Ladysmith, takes place, in which the Boer forces make an unsuccessful attempt to

… of Wagon Hill (Platrand), south of Ladysmith, takes place, in which the Boer forces make an unsuccessful attempt to …

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Cecil John Rhodes is forced to resign as prime minister of the Cape, because of his involvement in the Jameson Raid.

… as prime minister of the Cape, because of his involvement in the Jameson Raid. …

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The Van Riebeeck festival, commemorating the settlement of Whites in South Africa 300 years ago, is officially opened by dr D.F

… Riebeeck festival, commemorating the settlement of Whites in South Africa 300 years ago, is officially opened by dr D.F …

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The leader of the United Party in the Transvaal, Harry Swartz, signs a five-point ‘declaration of faith’ with Chief Gatsha Buth

… The leader of the United Party in the Transvaal, Harry Swartz, signs a five-point …

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The SA department of foreign affairs announces that the bodies of two more South Africans have been found in Thailand, bringing

… that the bodies of two more South Africans have been found in Thailand, bringing …

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Mandela declares in Lusaka that the ANC will take power by force if it fails to reach agreement with the government.

Two life sentences plus sixty-three years in prison are inflicted on Ferdi Barnard, former member of the CCB (Civil Cooperation

A senior ANC member, P. Nyaose and his wife, are killed by a car bomb in Swaziland. Alfred Nzo, the ANC Secretary-General, blam

Dr G.M. Naicker, President of Natal Indian Congress (NIC), warns that any Indian who accepts membership in the Land Tenure Advi

Mark Thatcher incurs a fine of R3-million and is given a four-year suspended prison term after pleading guilty in a Cape Town c

Cassim Mahomed Lakhi, lecturer, and later head of the Department of History of Art in the University College for Indians (now U

A resolution to expel South Africa from the Universal Postal Union is approved by the Union’s congress in Vienna, by fifty-eigh

The expedition of August F. Beutler, who left the Castle in the Cape on 29 February, reaches the Keiskamma, near Lyndrift, East

Duke Ketye, SA artist, is born in Orlando East, Soweto. After matriculation he studied art with Sister Pientia Selhorst and Sis

Sir Henry Binns (61), sugar cane farmer, founder of the Umhlanga Valley Sugar Estate Company and Natal politician, dies in Piet

Lt.-Gen. Sir William Francis Butler (71), commanding officer of the British forces in the Cape Province during Anglo-Boer War 2

Two months after the start of the carnage in Rwanda, the UN Security Council approves the dispatch of 5 500 peacekeepers with a

South African Airways is given permission to fly over the bulge of Africa for the first time in twenty-eight years.

The Johannesburg Bar declares that if the Suppression of Communism Bill is passed, the freedom of people in South Africa will b

South Africa signs an agreement with Namibia relating to defence and civil aviation in Walvis Bay and signs a bilateral air ser

Anglo-Boer War 2: Gen. Piet Cronje is trapped against the Modder River on the farm Wolwekraal in the Paardeberg vicinity, and t

The Minister of Bantu Administration and Development, Dr. Connie Mulder, announces that he will in future be known as the Minis

New clues in the Dr Robert and Jean-Cora Smith murder investigation are discovered after twenty years. The letters RAU TEM

The editor-in-chief of TV News, Joe Thloloe, resigns because of differences with Zwelakhe Sisulu, executive group head of the S

Craig Bishop of News 24 reports that Zimbabwe opposition party treasurer Roy Bennett has been denied asylum in South Africa, de

President Nelson Mandela says that in order to promote national unity he was willing to bring into government those who remain

Kamuzu Banda of Malawi, Africa’s longest ruling dictator with thirty years at the helm, concedes defeat to Bakili Muluzi in the

Anglo-Boer War 2: Lord Frederick S. Roberts arrives at the Cape, replacing Sir Redvers Buller as commander-in-chief of the Brit

Tony Blair, British premier, announces in Pretoria that Britain is going to increase the grant for development by 40% during th

News 24 reports that the Irish deputy premier, Mary Harney, from Dublin, has quietly been holidaying with family and friends in

The Battle of Wagon Hill (Platrand), south of Ladysmith, takes place, in which the Boer forces make an unsuccessful attempt to

Cecil John Rhodes is forced to resign as prime minister of the Cape, because of his involvement in the Jameson Raid.

The Van Riebeeck festival, commemorating the settlement of Whites in South Africa 300 years ago, is officially opened by dr D.F

The leader of the United Party in the Transvaal, Harry Swartz, signs a five-point ‘declaration of faith’ with Chief Gatsha Buth

The SA department of foreign affairs announces that the bodies of two more South Africans have been found in Thailand, bringing