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Former SA President Nelson Mandela begins his first visit to Israel, a gesture of final reconciliation with a nation that had b
… Nelson Mandela begins his first visit to Israel, a gesture of final reconciliation with a nation that had b …
Ngwako Ramalepe, president of the SRC, Modjadji Teacher Training College, dies in police custody after first being assaulted by
… (1998). A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee. … Ngwako Ramalepe, president of the…
Anglo-Boer War: In a proclamation sent to Basutoland, President Steyn explains the defensive presence of commandos on the Bas
… President Steyn explains the defensive presence of commandos on the Bas …
Percy Albert Wagner, economic geologist and author of articles on diamonds, iron, tin, platinum and the Bushveld Igneous Comple
… D.J. et al. (eds) (1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v.11, p. 307. … Percy Albert Wagner, economic geologist and author of…
William Waldegrave Palmer Selbourne, British high commissioner in SA after Lord Milner, and governor of the Transvaal and Orang
… high commissioner in SA after Lord Milner, and governor of the Transvaal and Orang …
The Goldstone Commission reports the finding of a secret operational centre run by Military Intelligence and seizes plans to de
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The Goldstone Commission reports the…
Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr, generally known as "Onze Jan", dies in London. One of his various achievements was assisting in
… generally known as "Onze Jan", dies in London. One of his various achievements was assisting in …
The first president of Mauritania, Moktar Ould Daddah, dies in Paris. Some other sources give date as 14 October.
… The first president of Mauritania, Moktar Ould Daddah, dies in Paris. Some other …
Rebels, backed by foreign troops, enter Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo, ending President Pascal Lissouba’s four-month str
… by foreign troops, enter Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo, ending President Pascal Lissouba’s four-month str …
The United Nations Secretary-General accepts the credentials of the South African delegation led by Foreign Minister Pik Botha
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … United Nations Secretary-General accepts…
Moses Mbheki Mncane (Baba) Mabhida, trade unionist, politician and Umkhonto we Sizwe commander, is awarded the Soviet Order of
… Verwey, E.J. (ed) (1995). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.1 , Pretoria: HSRC, p. 147. … Umkhonto we Sizwe commander, is awarded the Soviet Order…
Dr Emil Cohen, geologist and discoverer of the first gold deposits at Lydenburg, northern Transvaal, is born in Denmark.
… Dr Emil Cohen, geologist and discoverer of the first gold deposits at Lydenburg, northern Transvaal, …
Anthony (Tony) Nkotsi, SA artist and currently (1988) head of the Printmaking Department at the Johannesburg Art Foundation, is
… Anthony (Tony) Nkotsi, SA artist and currently (1988) head of the Printmaking Department at the Johannesburg Art …
F.W. de Klerk announces the unconditional release of eight security prisoners. The eight are former ANC secretary-general Walte
… F.W. de Klerk announces the unconditional release of eight security prisoners. The eight are former ANC …
The ‘Afrikaanse Taalmonument’ (Afrikaans Language Monument), on the slope of Paarl Rock just outside Paarl, Western Cape, is in
… Taalmonument’ (Afrikaans Language Monument), on the slope of Paarl Rock just outside Paarl, Western Cape, is in …
An urgent resolution is considered by the United Nations Political Committee condemning the government of South Africa for its
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … Nations Political Committee condemning the…
Lord William Selbourne, British high commissioner in South Africa and governor of the Transvaal and Orange River Colonies, open
… British high commissioner in South Africa and governor of the Transvaal and Orange River Colonies, open …
One of the biggest faction fights ever recorded on the Witwatersrand, starts as a canteen brawl. Zulus, Shangaan, Chopis and
… One of the biggest faction fights ever recorded on the …
After the proclamation of the public gold diggings at Randfontein the previous day, Johann Rissik, ZAR official, sends a plan f
… After the proclamation of the public gold diggings at Randfontein the previous day, …
Chief Leabua Jonathan, Prime Minister of Lesotho, warns that violent confrontation between Blacks and Whites will be an inevita
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Chief Leabua Jonathan, Prime Minister of Lesotho,…
The results of four Parliamentary by-elections show a decided swing to the Herstigte Nasionale Party and low percentage polls.
… The results of four Parliamentary by-elections show a decided swing to …
The results of four Parliamentary by-elections show a decided swing to the Herstigte Nasionale Party and low percentage polls.
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The results of four Parliamentary by-elections show…
A national congress, under auspices of the Dutch Reformed Church starts in Bloemfontein, to discuss the serious poor White prob
… A national congress, under auspices of the Dutch Reformed Church starts in Bloemfontein, to …
Hymne Weiss, SA author and translator of books into Afrikaans from six European languages, is born in Rouxville, OFS.
… Hymne Weiss, SA author and translator of books into Afrikaans from six European languages, is born …
Probably the correct date of President Paul Kruger’s birth, though he himself gives the date as 10 October 1825.
… Probably the correct date of President Paul Kruger’s birth, though he himself gives the …
The sixth and final report of the Wiehahn Commission, inquiring into labour legislation, is tabled in Parliament. Dealing with
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The sixth and final report of the Wiehahn…
National Party leaders under presidency of W.A. Hofmeyr, decide on a meeting in Stellenbosch to start a daily newspaper in Tran
… National Party leaders under presidency of W.A. Hofmeyr, decide on a meeting in Stellenbosch to start …
Key points of the National Party’s constitutional proposals are outlined at its special Federal Congress. It provides for unive
… Key points of the National Party’s constitutional proposals are outlined …
Anglo-Boer War 2: An extraordinary ZAR Government Gazette is published, containing Act no 5 of 1900, allowing for the reorgan
… ZAR Government Gazette is published, containing Act no 5 of 1900, allowing for the reorgan …
General Constand Viljoen is appointed as Chief of the South African Defence Force (SADF) and Lieutenant-General Jan Geldenhuys
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … General Constand Viljoen is appointed as…