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Rescue attempts are put into operation to save 435 trapped mineworkers at the Coalbrook pithead near Sasolburg in the Free Stat

… mineworkers at the Coalbrook pithead near Sasolburg in the Free Stat …

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A second report by the Commission of Inquiry, under the chairmanship of Justice Van Wyk de Vries, appointed in 1968 to investig

… the chairmanship of Justice Van Wyk de Vries, appointed in 1968 to investig …

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The defence minister, J.J. Fouché, announces in the House of Assembly that he intends to increase the strength of the pe

… The defence minister, J.J. Fouché, announces in the House of Assembly that he intends to increase the …

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Daniel Johannes Smal, reciter, producer of oneman shows and champion for the founding of a school for drama in Pretoria, is bor

… shows and champion for the founding of a school for drama in Pretoria, is bor …

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SA Protea captain Graeme Smith scores his second hundred in three matches and Justin Kemp hammers a spectacular 80 off 50 balls

… SA Protea captain Graeme Smith scores his second hundred in three matches and Justin Kemp hammers a spectacular 80 off …

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It is announced that a special party congress has been called for in Bloemfontein at Easter by the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC

… that a special party congress has been called for in Bloemfontein at Easter by the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC …

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Lt. Tommy Rose arrives in Cape Town from England after a flight that lasted three days, seventeen hours and thirty-eight minute

… Lt. Tommy Rose arrives in Cape Town from England after a flight that lasted three …

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General Jan Christian Smuts is appointed commander of UK and South African troops in the East African campaign of World War I.

… is appointed commander of UK and South African troops in the East African campaign of World War I. …

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Worms squirming on a fishhook feel no pain nor do crayfish and crabs cooked in boiling water, a scientific study funded by the

… a fishhook feel no pain nor do crayfish and crabs cooked in boiling water, a scientific study funded by the …

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Cedric Mayson, former Methodist Minister, banned for five years in 1977 and detained on 27 November 1981, appears before the Pr

… Mayson, former Methodist Minister, banned for five years in 1977 and detained on 27 November 1981, appears before the …

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Sen. Tommy Boydell, member of the Labour Party and ex-minister in the coalition cabinet of Gen. J.B.M. Hertzog, assaults J.S. M

… Tommy Boydell, member of the Labour Party and ex-minister in the coalition cabinet of Gen. J.B.M. Hertzog, assaults …

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Daniel Ferdinand (Danie) Bosman, pioneer and composer of light Afrikaans music, is born. He died on 27 May 1946, in Muizenberg,

… of light Afrikaans music, is born. He died on 27 May 1946, in Muizenberg, …

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Paul Roux, preacher and teacher of the French Huguenot community at Drakenstein after the Rev. Pierre Simond had left in 1702,

… at Drakenstein after the Rev. Pierre Simond had left in 1702, …

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The African Union says the military in Togo has conducted a virtual coup by ignoring the constitution and appointing the son of

… The African Union says the military in Togo has conducted a virtual coup by ignoring the …

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Prof. Willem Sybrand Logeman (81), important role player in the founding of the library of the University of Cape Town, dies.

… Prof. Willem Sybrand Logeman (81), important role player in the founding of the library of the University of Cape …

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Newton Adams, missionary and first medical doctor in Natal and his wife, arrive together with the Rev. Daniel Lindley, later mi

… Newton Adams, missionary and first medical doctor in Natal and his wife, arrive together with the Rev. Daniel …

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Police announce the arrest of a number of Whites in connection with sabotage acts for which the Wit Kommando has claimed respon

… Police announce the arrest of a number of Whites in connection with sabotage acts for which the Wit Kommando …

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Herman Charles Bosman, author of among others Mafeking Road and creator of the character “Oom Schalk Lourens”, is born in Kuils

… and creator of the character “Oom Schalk Lourens”, is born in Kuils …

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Top finance officials from seven of the world’s richest countries (the G7 countries), open a two-day meeting in London that, wh

… countries (the G7 countries), open a two-day meeting in London that, wh …

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Vincent Baloyi, SA artist, is born in Newclare, Johannesburg. He joined the National Arts Society and the SAAA, taught art at t

… Vincent Baloyi, SA artist, is born in Newclare, Johannesburg. He joined the National Arts …

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Gen. Tafari Banti (Teferi Benti), Ethiopia’s chief of state, is killed in gun battle that breaks out around Addis Ababa headqua

… Banti (Teferi Benti), Ethiopia’s chief of state, is killed in gun battle that breaks out around Addis Ababa headqua …

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Macmillan, prime minister of Britain, delivers his ‘wind of change’ speech to members of both Houses of Parliament in Cape Town

… of change’ speech to members of both Houses of Parliament in Cape Town …

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The first meeting of the League of Nations takes place in Paris, with Pres. Woodrow Wilson of the USA as chairman.

… The first meeting of the League of Nations takes place in Paris, with Pres. Woodrow Wilson of the USA as chairman. …

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The Lusa news agency reports that torrential rains in northern Angola have damaged at least two bridges, knocked out power and

… The Lusa news agency reports that torrential rains in northern Angola have damaged at least two bridges, knocked …

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The National Party launches a ‘core values’ document in Pretoria. On the same day it is reported that the Provincial Affairs an

… The National Party launches a ‘core values’ document in Pretoria. On the same day it is reported that the …

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A consortium of Black investors takes over African Life from Southern Life at R160 million. (Beeld, 2 Feb 2004. Vandag in die o

… Southern Life at R160 million. (Beeld, 2 Feb 2004. Vandag in die o …

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A new Black daily paper, promising to expose political ills, appears in Johannesburg. The Sowetan has the same format as the ba

… daily paper, promising to expose political ills, appears in Johannesburg. The Sowetan has the same format as the ba …

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Bosman de Ravelli (Jan Gysbert Hugo Bosman), concert pianist and composer of the first Afrikaans art song in 1908, is born. H

… pianist and composer of the first Afrikaans art song in 1908, is born. H …

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The Piet Retief Manifesto, which sets out the reasons why the Voortrekkers are leaving the Cape Colony, is published in English

… the Voortrekkers are leaving the Cape Colony, is published in English …

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Five men are burned to death in Mdantsane, Ciskei. Mr M. Vellum escapes after already set alight with the five who died.

… Five men are burned to death in Mdantsane, Ciskei. Mr M. Vellum escapes after already set …

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Rescue attempts are put into operation to save 435 trapped mineworkers at the Coalbrook pithead near Sasolburg in the Free Stat

A second report by the Commission of Inquiry, under the chairmanship of Justice Van Wyk de Vries, appointed in 1968 to investig

The defence minister, J.J. Fouché, announces in the House of Assembly that he intends to increase the strength of the pe

Daniel Johannes Smal, reciter, producer of oneman shows and champion for the founding of a school for drama in Pretoria, is bor

SA Protea captain Graeme Smith scores his second hundred in three matches and Justin Kemp hammers a spectacular 80 off 50 balls

It is announced that a special party congress has been called for in Bloemfontein at Easter by the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC

Lt. Tommy Rose arrives in Cape Town from England after a flight that lasted three days, seventeen hours and thirty-eight minute

General Jan Christian Smuts is appointed commander of UK and South African troops in the East African campaign of World War I.

Worms squirming on a fishhook feel no pain nor do crayfish and crabs cooked in boiling water, a scientific study funded by the

Cedric Mayson, former Methodist Minister, banned for five years in 1977 and detained on 27 November 1981, appears before the Pr

Sen. Tommy Boydell, member of the Labour Party and ex-minister in the coalition cabinet of Gen. J.B.M. Hertzog, assaults J.S. M

Daniel Ferdinand (Danie) Bosman, pioneer and composer of light Afrikaans music, is born. He died on 27 May 1946, in Muizenberg,

Paul Roux, preacher and teacher of the French Huguenot community at Drakenstein after the Rev. Pierre Simond had left in 1702,

The African Union says the military in Togo has conducted a virtual coup by ignoring the constitution and appointing the son of

Prof. Willem Sybrand Logeman (81), important role player in the founding of the library of the University of Cape Town, dies.

Newton Adams, missionary and first medical doctor in Natal and his wife, arrive together with the Rev. Daniel Lindley, later mi

Police announce the arrest of a number of Whites in connection with sabotage acts for which the Wit Kommando has claimed respon

Herman Charles Bosman, author of among others Mafeking Road and creator of the character “Oom Schalk Lourens”, is born in Kuils

Top finance officials from seven of the world’s richest countries (the G7 countries), open a two-day meeting in London that, wh

Vincent Baloyi, SA artist, is born in Newclare, Johannesburg. He joined the National Arts Society and the SAAA, taught art at t

Gen. Tafari Banti (Teferi Benti), Ethiopia’s chief of state, is killed in gun battle that breaks out around Addis Ababa headqua

Macmillan, prime minister of Britain, delivers his ‘wind of change’ speech to members of both Houses of Parliament in Cape Town

The first meeting of the League of Nations takes place in Paris, with Pres. Woodrow Wilson of the USA as chairman.

The Lusa news agency reports that torrential rains in northern Angola have damaged at least two bridges, knocked out power and

The National Party launches a ‘core values’ document in Pretoria. On the same day it is reported that the Provincial Affairs an

A consortium of Black investors takes over African Life from Southern Life at R160 million. (Beeld, 2 Feb 2004. Vandag in die o

A new Black daily paper, promising to expose political ills, appears in Johannesburg. The Sowetan has the same format as the ba

Bosman de Ravelli (Jan Gysbert Hugo Bosman), concert pianist and composer of the first Afrikaans art song in 1908, is born. H

The Piet Retief Manifesto, which sets out the reasons why the Voortrekkers are leaving the Cape Colony, is published in English

Five men are burned to death in Mdantsane, Ciskei. Mr M. Vellum escapes after already set alight with the five who died.