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Sybrandis Abbema (Sibrand), who visited the Cape in 1660 as V.O.C. commissioner and instructed Simon van der Stel to do all he
… Sybrandis Abbema (Sibrand), who visited the Cape in 1660 as V.O.C. commissioner and instructed Simon van der …
Islamic militants with alleged links to al-Qaida seize control of Somalia’s capital, unifying the city for the first time in 16
… of Somalia’s capital, unifying the city for the first time in 16 …
The first multiparty parliament elections are held in Algeria, but the Islamic party that was set to win the cancelled 1992 ele
… The first multiparty parliament elections are held in Algeria, but the Islamic party that was set to win the …
The Cape Supreme Court, sitting in Port Elizabeth, sets aside the 1973 election of Lennox Sebe and three other members of the C
… The Cape Supreme Court, sitting in Port Elizabeth, sets aside the 1973 election of Lennox …
The Constitution Amendment Bill of South Africa provides for an increase in the number of members of Parliament from 160 to 170
… Amendment Bill of South Africa provides for an increase in the number of members of Parliament from 160 to 170 …
At least 460 refugees, most of them women and children, are massacred in Liberia, allegedly by rebels led by faction leader Cha
… refugees, most of them women and children, are massacred in Liberia, allegedly by rebels led by faction leader Cha …
The first copy of the FAK-volksangbundel is handed in Bloemfontein to the chairman of the FAK, Dr N.J. van der Merwe.
… The first copy of the FAK-volksangbundel is handed in Bloemfontein to the chairman of the FAK, Dr N.J. van der …
During a speech in the House of Assembly, the Prime Minister Dr H.F. Verwoerd says: “... what is our problem for the future? It
… During a speech in the House of Assembly, the Prime Minister Dr H.F. Verwoerd …
Anglo-Boer War 1: Boers defeat the British force at Majuba Hill, in the Anglo-Transvaal War. More than 200 British soldiers and
… War 1: Boers defeat the British force at Majuba Hill, in the Anglo-Transvaal War. More than 200 British soldiers and …
More than 100,000 persons attend a rally in Durban addressed by Nelson Mandela, who urges his followers to end the factional wa
… More than 100,000 persons attend a rally in Durban addressed by Nelson Mandela, who urges his …
Archbishop Owen McCann of Cape Town becomes South Africa’s first Cardinal when he is invested by Pope Paul in St Peter’s Basili
… Africa’s first Cardinal when he is invested by Pope Paul in St Peter’s Basili …
Anglo-Boer War 2: At least fifty-three British soldiers die, 130 are wounded and 500 captured in a surprise attack by Boer tr
… British soldiers die, 130 are wounded and 500 captured in a surprise attack by Boer tr …
Nine army officers in Zaire declare that they will join the rebels under Laurent Kabila who seek to topple Mobuto Sese Seko.
… Nine army officers in Zaire declare that they will join the rebels under Laurent …
According to figures in the Hansard, 918 people, of whom 722 were successful, applied to be reclassified from one race group to
… According to figures in the Hansard, 918 people, of whom 722 were successful, …
The Prime Minister condemns, in the strongest terms, a gift of $450,000 announced by the World Council of Churches (WCC) to Sou
… The Prime Minister condemns, in the strongest terms, a gift of $450,000 announced by the …
George Rex, allegedly the son of King George III and Hannah Lightfoot, auctions his house in Cape Town and settles at Melkhoutk
… King George III and Hannah Lightfoot, auctions his house in Cape Town and settles at Melkhoutk …
The minister of defence announces the re-establishment, as of 1 April 1963, of the ‘Cape Corps’ of Coloured to be employed in n
… April 1963, of the ‘Cape Corps’ of Coloured to be employed in n …
The first part of the South African Press Commission’s first report is tabled in parliament by the minister of the interior, Ja
… South African Press Commission’s first report is tabled in parliament by the minister of the interior, Ja …
The Star newspaper reports that travelling in a cab was falling out of favour very quickly. This trend was attributed to the ch
… The Star newspaper reports that travelling in a cab was falling out of favour very quickly. This trend …
Jan de la Fontaine becomes governor of the Cape. (He sold the first church organ in South Africa to the Groote Kerk.)
… governor of the Cape. (He sold the first church organ in South Africa to the Groote Kerk.) …
Jan de la Fontaine becomes governor of the Cape. (He sold the first church organ in South Africa to the Groote Kerk.)
… governor of the Cape. (He sold the first church organ in South Africa to the Groote Kerk.) …
President Leon M’ba is restored to power in Gabon by French troops, following an attempted coup led by Jean-Hilaire Aubume.
… President Leon M’ba is restored to power in Gabon by French troops, following an attempted coup led by …
The Department of Bantu Development is planning for the consolidation of the ‘homelands’ by buying land in terms of the 1936 legislation
… for the consolidation of the ‘homelands’ by buying land in terms of the 1936 legislation …
The Political Council decides to erect more churches in the Cape because most people have to travel three days to attend church
… The Political Council decides to erect more churches in the Cape because most people have to travel three days to …
Nicolaas Johannes van der Merwe, author, leader of the NP in the Free State, first chairman of the FAK (Federasie van Afrikaans
… Nicolaas Johannes van der Merwe, author, leader of the NP in the Free State, first chairman of the FAK (Federasie van …
Christiaan Willem Hendrik van der Post, member of the Volksraad in the Free State, consul of the Netherlands and poet, is born
… Willem Hendrik van der Post, member of the Volksraad in the Free State, consul of the Netherlands and poet, is born …
Allan Boesak, former Director of the Foundation for Peace and Justice, is sentenced to eight years in gaol on charges of fraud
… for Peace and Justice, is sentenced to eight years in gaol on charges of fraud …
The Executive of the South African Indian Congress (SAIC), at its meeting in Cape Town, decides to instruct the Natal and the T
… the South African Indian Congress (SAIC), at its meeting in Cape Town, decides to instruct the Natal and the T …
At a rally in the Tugela Ferry district of Kwazulu-Natal some 6,000 lnkatha Freedom Party (IFP) supporters come armed with figh
… At a rally in the Tugela Ferry district of Kwazulu-Natal some 6,000 …
Cyprian Solomon, paramount chief of the Zulus, warns 20,000 of his people not to participate in the defiance campaign and says
… the Zulus, warns 20,000 of his people not to participate in the defiance campaign and says …