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An Egyptian munitions ship, Star of Alexandria, explodes at the dockside in Bone, Algeria. 100 die, 160 are injured, and $20 mi

… ship, Star of Alexandria, explodes at the dockside in Bone, Algeria. 100 die, 160 are injured, and $20 mi …

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The ANC, in an emergency meeting, calls for the dismissal of Law and Order Minister Adriaan Vlok and Defence Minister Magnus Ma

… The ANC, in an emergency meeting, calls for the dismissal of Law and …

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Marshal Louis-Hubert Lyautey, the first French Resident General of Morocco, dies in France. His body is to be interred at Rabat

… the first French Resident General of Morocco, dies in France. His body is to be interred at Rabat …

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D. Olewagen and J. Nel are executed by firing squad for treason in the Cape Colony, because they acted as horse guards for an i

… and J. Nel are executed by firing squad for treason in the Cape Colony, because they acted as horse guards for an …

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An American post-graduate student, Amy Elizabeth Biehl, 26, is dragged from her car by a 100-strong mob of youths in Guguletu,

… 26, is dragged from her car by a 100-strong mob of youths in Guguletu, …

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Fana Nzimande, IFP supporting headman, his wife and four children between the ages of four to fifteen, are shot dead in their h

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 255. … between the ages of four to fifteen, are shot dead in their h …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Despite the concessions made by the ZAR in its final proposal, Sir A. Milner urges the despatch of an expedit

… Anglo-Boer War 2: Despite the concessions made by the ZAR in its final proposal, Sir A. Milner urges the despatch of an …

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Gas belching from the volcanic Lake Nyos in the remote mountains of Cameroon kills more than 1,200 people and injures 500.

… Gas belching from the volcanic Lake Nyos in the remote mountains of Cameroon kills more than 1,200 …

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The United States and Somalia sign an agreement giving US naval and air forces access to military facilities in the East Africa

… US naval and air forces access to military facilities in the East Africa …

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Dr. K.G. Abrahams is arrested in Gobabis area of South West Africa, and subsequently charged with being the chairman of the Yu

… Dr. K.G. Abrahams is arrested in Gobabis area of South West Africa, and subsequently …

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President Thabo Mbeki unveils the Women’s Monument at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Its aim is to commemorate the role of wo

… Mbeki unveils the Women’s Monument at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Its aim is to commemorate the role of wo …

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Tjaart van der Walt, frontier farmer and field commandant who played an important role in the third frontier war against the co

… farmer and field commandant who played an important role in the third frontier war against the co …

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In a joint statement released by the ANC and the government, the ANC announces the suspension of its thirty-year-old armed stru

… In a joint statement released by the ANC and the government, …

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Friends Of The Earth offers to pay for Environment Minister Michael Meacher to attend the Earth Summit in South Africa after re

… Minister Michael Meacher to attend the Earth Summit in South Africa after re …

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Adelaide Tambo, wife of ANC president Oliver Tambo, arrives in SA after thirty years abroad, to re-establish the ANC Women’s Le

… Adelaide Tambo, wife of ANC president Oliver Tambo, arrives in SA after thirty years abroad, to re-establish the ANC …

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The first electric tram service in Cape Town is officially inaugurated by Lady Sivewright, when she starts the first tram on it

… The first electric tram service in Cape Town is officially inaugurated by Lady Sivewright, …

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Police fire teargas at a 300-strong crowd which had gathered outside the Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town to convey their wi

… which had gathered outside the Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town to convey their wi …

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Senegal decides to withdraw from the Mali Federation which it has formed with French Sudan (now Mali) in 1959, and gains comple

… which it has formed with French Sudan (now Mali) in 1959, and gains comple …

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The UN Security Council authorises the urgent stationing of an open number of UN observers in South Africa to help end violence

… the urgent stationing of an open number of UN observers in South Africa to help end violence …

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The death toll in the ambush of a refugee train by Angolan rebels rises to 252 after rescue workers identify 100 more bodies.

… The death toll in the ambush of a refugee train by Angolan rebels rises to …

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Germany apologises for the massacre of some 65 000 Hereros in South-West Africa (Namibia) by their soldiers during the 1904 reb

… Germany apologises for the massacre of some 65 000 Hereros in South-West Africa (Namibia) by their soldiers during the …

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The first of the four Old Mutual Soweto Marathon Schools Challenge races takes place at Kagiso, in Soweto, with close to 1 500

… Marathon Schools Challenge races takes place at Kagiso, in Soweto, with close to 1 500 …

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Norbert Sfiso Buthelezi, businessman and CEO of the National Gambling Board of SA since 1999, is born in Nquthu, Natal. He was

… of the National Gambling Board of SA since 1999, is born in Nquthu, Natal. He was …

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The Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners (GRA) is founded in Paarl, as a direct outcome of the efforts by Pannevis to have the Bible

… The Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners (GRA) is founded in Paarl, as a direct outcome of the efforts by Pannevis to …

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The Foreign Minister of France said at a press conference in Nairobi that no new contract for arms sales to South Africa could

… The Foreign Minister of France said at a press conference in Nairobi that no new contract for arms sales to South …

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The Star reports that the Scorpions plan to investigate more MPs than the twenty-three named in connection with an estimated R1

… plan to investigate more MPs than the twenty-three named in connection with an estimated R1 …

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This day saw R2 million worth of damage in 36 hours of fighting. Langa and Guguletu residents stop employees leaving for work.

… This day saw R2 million worth of damage in 36 hours of fighting. Langa and Guguletu residents stop …

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The South African Broadcasting Corporation is inaugurated, set up in terms of the Broadcasting Act (Act no 22 of 1936). It broa

… African Broadcasting Corporation is inaugurated, set up in terms of the Broadcasting Act (Act no 22 of 1936). It broa …

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The Namibian soccer team beats the SA Bafana Bafana 4-1 in Windhoek, thereby entering the semi-final round of the Cosafa Cup Se

… The Namibian soccer team beats the SA Bafana Bafana 4-1 in Windhoek, thereby entering the semi-final round of the …

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The Namibian soccer team beats the SA Bafana Bafana 4-1 in Windhoek, thereby entering the semi-final round of the Cosafa Cup Se

… The Namibian soccer team beats the SA Bafana Bafana 4-1 in Windhoek, thereby entering the semi-final round of the …

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An Egyptian munitions ship, Star of Alexandria, explodes at the dockside in Bone, Algeria. 100 die, 160 are injured, and $20 mi

The ANC, in an emergency meeting, calls for the dismissal of Law and Order Minister Adriaan Vlok and Defence Minister Magnus Ma

Marshal Louis-Hubert Lyautey, the first French Resident General of Morocco, dies in France. His body is to be interred at Rabat

D. Olewagen and J. Nel are executed by firing squad for treason in the Cape Colony, because they acted as horse guards for an i

An American post-graduate student, Amy Elizabeth Biehl, 26, is dragged from her car by a 100-strong mob of youths in Guguletu,

Fana Nzimande, IFP supporting headman, his wife and four children between the ages of four to fifteen, are shot dead in their h

Anglo-Boer War 2: Despite the concessions made by the ZAR in its final proposal, Sir A. Milner urges the despatch of an expedit

Gas belching from the volcanic Lake Nyos in the remote mountains of Cameroon kills more than 1,200 people and injures 500.

The United States and Somalia sign an agreement giving US naval and air forces access to military facilities in the East Africa

Dr. K.G. Abrahams is arrested in Gobabis area of South West Africa, and subsequently charged with being the chairman of the Yu

President Thabo Mbeki unveils the Women’s Monument at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Its aim is to commemorate the role of wo

Tjaart van der Walt, frontier farmer and field commandant who played an important role in the third frontier war against the co

In a joint statement released by the ANC and the government, the ANC announces the suspension of its thirty-year-old armed stru

Friends Of The Earth offers to pay for Environment Minister Michael Meacher to attend the Earth Summit in South Africa after re

Adelaide Tambo, wife of ANC president Oliver Tambo, arrives in SA after thirty years abroad, to re-establish the ANC Women’s Le

The first electric tram service in Cape Town is officially inaugurated by Lady Sivewright, when she starts the first tram on it

Police fire teargas at a 300-strong crowd which had gathered outside the Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town to convey their wi

Senegal decides to withdraw from the Mali Federation which it has formed with French Sudan (now Mali) in 1959, and gains comple

The UN Security Council authorises the urgent stationing of an open number of UN observers in South Africa to help end violence

The death toll in the ambush of a refugee train by Angolan rebels rises to 252 after rescue workers identify 100 more bodies.

Germany apologises for the massacre of some 65 000 Hereros in South-West Africa (Namibia) by their soldiers during the 1904 reb

The first of the four Old Mutual Soweto Marathon Schools Challenge races takes place at Kagiso, in Soweto, with close to 1 500

Norbert Sfiso Buthelezi, businessman and CEO of the National Gambling Board of SA since 1999, is born in Nquthu, Natal. He was

The Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners (GRA) is founded in Paarl, as a direct outcome of the efforts by Pannevis to have the Bible

The Foreign Minister of France said at a press conference in Nairobi that no new contract for arms sales to South Africa could

The Star reports that the Scorpions plan to investigate more MPs than the twenty-three named in connection with an estimated R1

This day saw R2 million worth of damage in 36 hours of fighting. Langa and Guguletu residents stop employees leaving for work.

The South African Broadcasting Corporation is inaugurated, set up in terms of the Broadcasting Act (Act no 22 of 1936). It broa

The Namibian soccer team beats the SA Bafana Bafana 4-1 in Windhoek, thereby entering the semi-final round of the Cosafa Cup Se

The Namibian soccer team beats the SA Bafana Bafana 4-1 in Windhoek, thereby entering the semi-final round of the Cosafa Cup Se