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France is accused by the Human Rights Arms Project of arming and training the Hutu extremists who organised the genocide in Rwa

… training the Hutu extremists who organised the genocide in Rwa …

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Bishop Abel Muzorewa is sworn in as first Black prime minister of Zimbabwe Rhodesia, as the country is briefly known prior to i

… Bishop Abel Muzorewa is sworn in as first Black prime minister of Zimbabwe Rhodesia, as the …

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The hijack drama involving an SA Airways Boeing 727 the Letaba ends at Blantyre’s Chileka Airport in Malawi when the two hijack

… Boeing 727 the Letaba ends at Blantyre’s Chileka Airport in Malawi when the two hijack …

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Rebel leader Abd al-Krim, based at Targuist in the Rif mountains of Morocco, surrenders to Marshal Philip Petain, leader of the

… Rebel leader Abd al-Krim, based at Targuist in the Rif mountains of Morocco, surrenders to Marshal Philip …

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The Star reports that the two biggest unions in the financial sector, the 34 000-strong South African Society of Bank Officials

… The Star reports that the two biggest unions in the financial sector, the 34 000-strong South African …

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The United States Vice President, Walter Mondale and the Prime Minister, John Vorster, meet in Vienna for two days of high-leve

… Walter Mondale and the Prime Minister, John Vorster, meet in Vienna for two days of high-leve …

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Albert van de Sandt Centlivres, chief justice of SA and chancellor of the University of Cape Town, is born in Cape Town.

… SA and chancellor of the University of Cape Town, is born in Cape Town. …

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The League of Nations dissolves after twenty-six years and is replaced by the United Nations, with its first meeting in London.

… is replaced by the United Nations, with its first meeting in London. …

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The Government Gazette proclaims that only one-fifth of District Six, will be returned in its entirety to its earlier status an

… that only one-fifth of District Six, will be returned in its entirety to its earlier status an …

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A deal is proposed between the IFP and the ANC in Kwazulu-Natal aimed at stopping the conflict. The initiative has brought a de

… A deal is proposed between the IFP and the ANC in Kwazulu-Natal aimed at stopping the conflict. The …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: The two-day Battle of Diamond Hill or Donkerhoek, started on the previous day, ends when darkness sets in a

… started on the previous day, ends when darkness sets in a …

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Swapo wins the third general election in Namibia and President Sam Nujoma is elected for his third term of office as president.

… Swapo wins the third general election in Namibia and President Sam Nujoma is elected for his third …

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Judicial Matters Amendment Act No 143 amending the Investigation of Serious Economic Offences Act No 117 of 1991 in order to re

… of Serious Economic Offences Act No 117 of 1991 in order to re …

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Voters in South-West Africa/Namibia go to the polls to vote for a constituent assembly, which is to draw up a new constitution

… Voters in South-West Africa/Namibia go to the polls to vote for a …

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WWII: The 6th SA Armoured Division, having reached the watershed of Castiglione dei Pepoli in Italy, pushes forward to take Mon

… having reached the watershed of Castiglione dei Pepoli in Italy, pushes forward to take Mon …

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The Supreme Court of Appeal refuses to allow the Western Cape education MEC to compel an Afrikaans-medium school, Mikro, in Kui

… education MEC to compel an Afrikaans-medium school, Mikro, in Kui …

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The United Nations (UN) Security Council calls on members for troops to aid South Korea. In October 1950 South Africa sent its

… Council calls on members for troops to aid South Korea. In October 1950 South Africa sent its …

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The rugby match between SA and France ends in a tie with 20 each. It is François Pienaar’s first match as Springbok captain.

… The rugby match between SA and France ends in a tie with 20 each. It is François Pienaar’s first match …

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Sisulu makes the first broadcast on “Radio Freedom” from a secret hideout in SA. He urges the youth to join forces and continue

… first broadcast on “Radio Freedom” from a secret hideout in SA. He urges the youth to join forces and continue …

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Allan Lewis (66), first official SA war artist and portrait painter of Sir Winston Churchill and Gen. J.C. Smuts, dies in Stell

… painter of Sir Winston Churchill and Gen. J.C. Smuts, dies in Stell …

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Gangsters turn out in force at the Winterveld Cemetery and disrupt the funeral of Dr Masuku, a former ANC activist and anti-cri

… Gangsters turn out in force at the Winterveld Cemetery and disrupt the funeral …

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A service in Cape Town’s St George’s Cathedral marks the retirement of the Most Rev. Desmond Tutu as Archbishop of Cape Town an

… A service in Cape Town’s St George’s Cathedral marks the retirement of …

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Violence continued in Kwazulu-Natal. Thirty-seven murdered are reported on 22-23 June and fourteen on 24 June. The victims incl

… Violence continued in Kwazulu-Natal. Thirty-seven murdered are reported on 22-23 …

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The first Chinese arrive in SA to relieve the shortage of unskilled mineworkers. Within a year there were 34 000 and the numb

… The first Chinese arrive in SA to relieve the shortage of unskilled mineworkers. …

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The South African Parliament votes to amend the Internal Security Act No. 74 of 1982. Police will in future need the permission

… the Internal Security Act No. 74 of 1982. Police will in future need the permission …

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Lionel Davis, SA artist, is born in Cape Town. He was a political prisoner on Robben Island between 1964 and 1971, where he c

… Lionel Davis, SA artist, is born in Cape Town. He was a political prisoner on Robben Island …

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Former Liberian president Charles Taylor, whose war crimes trial before the Special Court of Sierra Leone is to be held in the

… before the Special Court of Sierra Leone is to be held in the …

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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission refuses to accede to the NP demands and calls instead for urgent talks in order to reso

… to the NP demands and calls instead for urgent talks in order to reso …

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Leonid Shvetsov of Russia sets a new recod of five hours, 20 minutes and 49 seconds in winning the 2007 Comrades Marathon Down

… sets a new recod of five hours, 20 minutes and 49 seconds in winning the 2007 Comrades Marathon Down …

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South African White extremist Eugene Terre’Blanche is sentenced to six years in jail for trying to murder a Black man and assau

… extremist Eugene Terre’Blanche is sentenced to six years in jail for trying to murder a Black man and assau …

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France is accused by the Human Rights Arms Project of arming and training the Hutu extremists who organised the genocide in Rwa

Bishop Abel Muzorewa is sworn in as first Black prime minister of Zimbabwe Rhodesia, as the country is briefly known prior to i

The hijack drama involving an SA Airways Boeing 727 the Letaba ends at Blantyre’s Chileka Airport in Malawi when the two hijack

Rebel leader Abd al-Krim, based at Targuist in the Rif mountains of Morocco, surrenders to Marshal Philip Petain, leader of the

The Star reports that the two biggest unions in the financial sector, the 34 000-strong South African Society of Bank Officials

The United States Vice President, Walter Mondale and the Prime Minister, John Vorster, meet in Vienna for two days of high-leve

Albert van de Sandt Centlivres, chief justice of SA and chancellor of the University of Cape Town, is born in Cape Town.

The League of Nations dissolves after twenty-six years and is replaced by the United Nations, with its first meeting in London.

The Government Gazette proclaims that only one-fifth of District Six, will be returned in its entirety to its earlier status an

A deal is proposed between the IFP and the ANC in Kwazulu-Natal aimed at stopping the conflict. The initiative has brought a de

Anglo-Boer War 2: The two-day Battle of Diamond Hill or Donkerhoek, started on the previous day, ends when darkness sets in a

Swapo wins the third general election in Namibia and President Sam Nujoma is elected for his third term of office as president.

Judicial Matters Amendment Act No 143 amending the Investigation of Serious Economic Offences Act No 117 of 1991 in order to re

Voters in South-West Africa/Namibia go to the polls to vote for a constituent assembly, which is to draw up a new constitution

WWII: The 6th SA Armoured Division, having reached the watershed of Castiglione dei Pepoli in Italy, pushes forward to take Mon

The Supreme Court of Appeal refuses to allow the Western Cape education MEC to compel an Afrikaans-medium school, Mikro, in Kui

The United Nations (UN) Security Council calls on members for troops to aid South Korea. In October 1950 South Africa sent its

The rugby match between SA and France ends in a tie with 20 each. It is François Pienaar’s first match as Springbok captain.

Sisulu makes the first broadcast on “Radio Freedom” from a secret hideout in SA. He urges the youth to join forces and continue

Allan Lewis (66), first official SA war artist and portrait painter of Sir Winston Churchill and Gen. J.C. Smuts, dies in Stell

Gangsters turn out in force at the Winterveld Cemetery and disrupt the funeral of Dr Masuku, a former ANC activist and anti-cri

A service in Cape Town’s St George’s Cathedral marks the retirement of the Most Rev. Desmond Tutu as Archbishop of Cape Town an

Violence continued in Kwazulu-Natal. Thirty-seven murdered are reported on 22-23 June and fourteen on 24 June. The victims incl

The first Chinese arrive in SA to relieve the shortage of unskilled mineworkers. Within a year there were 34 000 and the numb

The South African Parliament votes to amend the Internal Security Act No. 74 of 1982. Police will in future need the permission

Lionel Davis, SA artist, is born in Cape Town. He was a political prisoner on Robben Island between 1964 and 1971, where he c

Former Liberian president Charles Taylor, whose war crimes trial before the Special Court of Sierra Leone is to be held in the

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission refuses to accede to the NP demands and calls instead for urgent talks in order to reso

Leonid Shvetsov of Russia sets a new recod of five hours, 20 minutes and 49 seconds in winning the 2007 Comrades Marathon Down

South African White extremist Eugene Terre’Blanche is sentenced to six years in jail for trying to murder a Black man and assau