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Following decisions by the ‘Committee of 81’ on 16 July and 30 July 1980, Coloured students suspend their boycott of schools in

… 1980, Coloured students suspend their boycott of schools in …

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The government is reported to have paid the family of Black Consciousness leader, Steve Biko, R65, 000 in settlement of claims

… family of Black Consciousness leader, Steve Biko, R65, 000 in settlement of claims …

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Edward Motale, SA soccer player who was awarded the accolade, ‘Footballer of the Season 95’ by Kick Off, is born in Pretoria. (

… ‘Footballer of the Season 95’ by Kick Off, is born in Pretoria. ( …

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Trevor Wittes, arrested after the murder on four people in George and pretending to be paralysed after being shot by police, is

… Trevor Wittes, arrested after the murder on four people in George and pretending to be paralysed after being shot by …

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Robert Van Tonder, founder of the Boerestaat Party in 1986 to fight for the restoration of the old Transvaal, Northern Natal an

… Robert Van Tonder, founder of the Boerestaat Party in 1986 to fight for the restoration of the old Transvaal, …

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Clement Msomi, organiser of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA), is shot dead by two men in a passing ca

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 252. … of South Africa (NUMSA), is shot dead by two men in a passing ca …

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The first ‘Burgerspond’, named after Pres. T.F. Burgers and made of gold from Pilgrim’s Rest, is handed in London to J.J. Pratt

… Burgers and made of gold from Pilgrim’s Rest, is handed in London to J.J. Pratt …

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Prince Alfred Ernest Albert (16), second son of Queen Victoria, after whom several places and towns in SA are named, e.g. Port

… son of Queen Victoria, after whom several places and towns in SA are named, e.g. Port …

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On the same day that Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula says South Africa is enjoying better safety than in the past

… Nqakula says South Africa is enjoying better safety than in the past …

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On the last day of the Athens Paralympic Games, Malcolm Pringle follows up his 800m golden world record with a silver medal in

… up his 800m golden world record with a silver medal in …

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Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak wins his fourth six-year term, taking nearly 94 percent of the vote in a referendum on his pre

… fourth six-year term, taking nearly 94 percent of the vote in a referendum on his pre …

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Jordan’s King Hussein and Al Fatah guerrilla leader Yasser Arafat meet in Cairo with ten Arab chiefs of state and sign agreemen

… Hussein and Al Fatah guerrilla leader Yasser Arafat meet in Cairo with ten Arab chiefs of state and sign agreemen …

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Winnie Mandela is formally charged with four counts of kidnapping and of assault, and will stand trial with seven others in con

… and of assault, and will stand trial with seven others in con …

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President F W de Klerk arrives in Washington at the start of a three-day visit, stressing that his main aim is not the lifting

… President F W de Klerk arrives in Washington at the start of a three-day visit, stressing …

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The Prime Minister pays a secret visit (22-23 September) to the Ivory Coast in pursuit of his policy of seeking dialogue with B

… pays a secret visit (22-23 September) to the Ivory Coast in pursuit of his policy of seeking dialogue with B …

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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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B.J. Vorster, former SA prime minister and state president is buried in the so-called Heroes’ Acre at the Dutch Reformed Church

… former SA prime minister and state president is buried in the so-called Heroes’ Acre at the Dutch Reformed Church …

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Venda is declared independent in terms of the Republic of Venda Constitution Act 9 of 1979. Chief Mphephu is named as the first

… Venda is declared independent in terms of the Republic of Venda Constitution Act 9 of 1979. …

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The SA rugby team loses the third test against the British Isles in Newlands and also the series without scoring a single point

… rugby team loses the third test against the British Isles in Newlands and also the series without scoring a single point …

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The SA rugby team loses the third test against the British Isles in Newlands and also the series without scoring a single point

… rugby team loses the third test against the British Isles in Newlands and also the series without scoring a single point …

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Daniel Mbulaheni Mudau, Sundown’s striker who was awarded Kick Off’s accolade for the Top Goal scorer of the Decade, is born in

… accolade for the Top Goal scorer of the Decade, is born in …

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Italian opera star Luciano Pavarotti, hailed by many as the greatest tenor of his generation, dies in his home after a long bat

… by many as the greatest tenor of his generation, dies in his home after a long bat …

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Johannes Nkosi, martyr for the Communist Party of South Africa, is born in Natal. His death is annually commemorated by the ANC

… martyr for the Communist Party of South Africa, is born in Natal. His death is annually commemorated by the ANC …

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In the Anglo-Egyptian War Lord [Sir Herbert] Kitchener’s force of 25,000 decisively defeats the Dervishes at the Battle of Omdu

… In the Anglo-Egyptian War Lord [Sir Herbert] Kitchener’s …

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The Prime Minister wishes the new Mozambique government well, but warns that South Africa will have to act in self-defence if M

… well, but warns that South Africa will have to act in self-defence if M …

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Cecil John Rhodes makes his first will, leaving all his possessions to the British secretary of state for the colonies, in trus

… to the British secretary of state for the colonies, in trus …

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The Alfred Dock in Table Bay is officially opened by Prince Alfred Ernest Albert (16), second son of Queen Victoria, after whom

… The Alfred Dock in Table Bay is officially opened by Prince Alfred Ernest …

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About 2 000 slave owners meet in Cape Town to complain against new slave regulations to be implemented at the Cape, claiming th

… About 2 000 slave owners meet in Cape Town to complain against new slave regulations to be …

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A Netherlands fleet under Wijbrand van Warwijk arrives at an island in the Indian Ocean. They stay for nearly four months to re

… fleet under Wijbrand van Warwijk arrives at an island in the Indian Ocean. They stay for nearly four months to re …

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Sir Joseph Baynes (83), successful farmer and promoter of dairy farming and also SA minister of Lands and Works, dies in Ixopo,

… farming and also SA minister of Lands and Works, dies in Ixopo, …

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Following decisions by the ‘Committee of 81’ on 16 July and 30 July 1980, Coloured students suspend their boycott of schools in

The government is reported to have paid the family of Black Consciousness leader, Steve Biko, R65, 000 in settlement of claims

Edward Motale, SA soccer player who was awarded the accolade, ‘Footballer of the Season 95’ by Kick Off, is born in Pretoria. (

Trevor Wittes, arrested after the murder on four people in George and pretending to be paralysed after being shot by police, is

Robert Van Tonder, founder of the Boerestaat Party in 1986 to fight for the restoration of the old Transvaal, Northern Natal an

Clement Msomi, organiser of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA), is shot dead by two men in a passing ca

The first ‘Burgerspond’, named after Pres. T.F. Burgers and made of gold from Pilgrim’s Rest, is handed in London to J.J. Pratt

Prince Alfred Ernest Albert (16), second son of Queen Victoria, after whom several places and towns in SA are named, e.g. Port

On the same day that Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula says South Africa is enjoying better safety than in the past

On the last day of the Athens Paralympic Games, Malcolm Pringle follows up his 800m golden world record with a silver medal in

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak wins his fourth six-year term, taking nearly 94 percent of the vote in a referendum on his pre

Jordan’s King Hussein and Al Fatah guerrilla leader Yasser Arafat meet in Cairo with ten Arab chiefs of state and sign agreemen

Winnie Mandela is formally charged with four counts of kidnapping and of assault, and will stand trial with seven others in con

President F W de Klerk arrives in Washington at the start of a three-day visit, stressing that his main aim is not the lifting

The Prime Minister pays a secret visit (22-23 September) to the Ivory Coast in pursuit of his policy of seeking dialogue with B

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

B.J. Vorster, former SA prime minister and state president is buried in the so-called Heroes’ Acre at the Dutch Reformed Church

Venda is declared independent in terms of the Republic of Venda Constitution Act 9 of 1979. Chief Mphephu is named as the first

The SA rugby team loses the third test against the British Isles in Newlands and also the series without scoring a single point

The SA rugby team loses the third test against the British Isles in Newlands and also the series without scoring a single point

Daniel Mbulaheni Mudau, Sundown’s striker who was awarded Kick Off’s accolade for the Top Goal scorer of the Decade, is born in

Italian opera star Luciano Pavarotti, hailed by many as the greatest tenor of his generation, dies in his home after a long bat

Johannes Nkosi, martyr for the Communist Party of South Africa, is born in Natal. His death is annually commemorated by the ANC

In the Anglo-Egyptian War Lord [Sir Herbert] Kitchener’s force of 25,000 decisively defeats the Dervishes at the Battle of Omdu

The Prime Minister wishes the new Mozambique government well, but warns that South Africa will have to act in self-defence if M

Cecil John Rhodes makes his first will, leaving all his possessions to the British secretary of state for the colonies, in trus

The Alfred Dock in Table Bay is officially opened by Prince Alfred Ernest Albert (16), second son of Queen Victoria, after whom

About 2 000 slave owners meet in Cape Town to complain against new slave regulations to be implemented at the Cape, claiming th

A Netherlands fleet under Wijbrand van Warwijk arrives at an island in the Indian Ocean. They stay for nearly four months to re

Sir Joseph Baynes (83), successful farmer and promoter of dairy farming and also SA minister of Lands and Works, dies in Ixopo,