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Andries Pretorius arrives at the Voortrekker laagers on the banks of the Klein-Tugela in reply to a plea for help against the Z

… the Voortrekker laagers on the banks of the Klein-Tugela in reply to a plea for help against the Z …

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John William Burchell arrives in England from an expedition to SA and St Helena, with 60 000 natural-historical samples and 500

… John William Burchell arrives in England from an expedition to SA and St Helena, with 60 …

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Mpho Mathibela, one of the two Siamese twins separated in an operation six months ago, leaves hospital for the first time. She

… Mpho Mathibela, one of the two Siamese twins separated in an operation six months ago, leaves hospital for the first …

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South African Airways (SAA) announces that it will not fly to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) due to disturbances in the c

… Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) due to disturbances in the c …

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The International Committee of the Red Cross reports that more than 400 people were wounded in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, at the wee

… Red Cross reports that more than 400 people were wounded in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, at the wee …

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Tiger Woods squanders a lead on the final round of a PGA event for only the third time in his career, allowing South Africa’s R

… on the final round of a PGA event for only the third time in his career, allowing South Africa’s R …

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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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SA signs declaration of intent with Flanders; signs agreement with the government of France on co-operation in the fields of ed

… agreement with the government of France on co-operation in the fields of ed …

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ANC leader Nelson Mandela arrives in Brunei on the last leg of a six-nation Asia-Pacific tour. Mandela has already received ple

… ANC leader Nelson Mandela arrives in Brunei on the last leg of a six-nation Asia-Pacific tour. …

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Sara van Rooyen, 25, the woman suspected of swindling her friend’s R23.7m Lotto winnings is being held in police custody after

… swindling her friend’s R23.7m Lotto winnings is being held in police custody after …

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Dr Hendrik Johannes van der Bijl, SA industrialist who laid the foundation for the establishment of Escom and Iscor, is born in

… for the establishment of Escom and Iscor, is born in …

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Six militants open fire at the Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor, Egypt, killing seventy-four people, sixty-one of them foreign tou

… Six militants open fire at the Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor, Egypt, killing seventy-four people, sixty-one of …

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A SA woman, Olivia Forsyth, allegedly a spy for the SA government against the ANC, who has been holed up in the British Embassy

… the SA government against the ANC, who has been holed up in the British Embassy …

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The United States withdraws the last of three C-130 transport planes sent to Congo in July to help the Kinshasa government airl

… the last of three C-130 transport planes sent to Congo in July to help the Kinshasa government airl …

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News 24 reports that South African actor Antony Coleman has won the award for best actor in a feature film for his performance

… actor Antony Coleman has won the award for best actor in a feature film for his performance …

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At its first legal congress in four decades, the South African Communist Party (SACP) decide to appoint Mr. Chris Hani as its n

… At its first legal congress in four decades, the South African Communist Party (SACP) …

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The New Nation reports that Captain M. Hlela, state witness in the trial of six Ciskei police officers for the murder of Eric M

… The New Nation reports that Captain M. Hlela, state witness in the trial of six Ciskei police officers for the murder of …

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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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Schalk Willem Burger, vice-president and acting president of the ZAR after President Kruger left for Europe in 1900, dies at Go

… of the ZAR after President Kruger left for Europe in 1900, dies at Go …

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South Africa’s Shaun Pollock becomes only the fifth player in test cricket history to take 300 wickets and score 3 000 runs on

… South Africa’s Shaun Pollock becomes only the fifth player in test cricket history to take 300 wickets and score 3 000 …

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The SA government decides to abolish price control on petrol and other liquid fuel, which means that these products can in futu

… and other liquid fuel, which means that these products can in futu …

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The Battle of Tugela (also Battle of Ndondakusuka) takes place in the war between Cetewayo, eldest son of the Zulu chief Mpande

… Battle of Tugela (also Battle of Ndondakusuka) takes place in the war between Cetewayo, eldest son of the Zulu chief …

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South Africa plays for the first time on the Wanderers in a cricket test against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and wins wit

… South Africa plays for the first time on the Wanderers in a cricket test against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) …

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In his New Year’s Eve address the prime minister warns the country that South Africa will have to face the Communist onslaught

… In his New Year’s Eve address the prime minister warns the …

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The crew of a SA helicopter, which were arrested in Mozambique on their way to the scene of the Helderberg disaster, arrive bac

… The crew of a SA helicopter, which were arrested in Mozambique on their way to the scene of the Helderberg …

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It is announced in Pretoria that Dr. Carel de Wet, M.P. for Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal and grandson of General C.R. de Wet, a le

… It is announced in Pretoria that Dr. Carel de Wet, M.P. for Vanderbijlpark, …

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Helen Elizabeth Martins, artist known for her queer sculptures at the Owl House in the Karoo village of Nieu Bethesda, is born

… artist known for her queer sculptures at the Owl House in the Karoo village of Nieu Bethesda, is born …

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Thomas Mokopu Mofolo, Basuto author who tried to capture the customs and spirit of the African people, is born in Khojane, Basu

… the customs and spirit of the African people, is born in Khojane, Basu …

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A Black candidate, Haile Mphushu, qualifies as mine manager for the first time in South Africa, after the repeal of the law se

… Mphushu, qualifies as mine manager for the first time in South Africa, after the repeal of the law se …

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Andries Pretorius arrives at the Voortrekker laagers on the banks of the Klein-Tugela in reply to a plea for help against the Z

John William Burchell arrives in England from an expedition to SA and St Helena, with 60 000 natural-historical samples and 500

Mpho Mathibela, one of the two Siamese twins separated in an operation six months ago, leaves hospital for the first time. She

South African Airways (SAA) announces that it will not fly to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) due to disturbances in the c

The International Committee of the Red Cross reports that more than 400 people were wounded in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, at the wee

Tiger Woods squanders a lead on the final round of a PGA event for only the third time in his career, allowing South Africa’s R

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

SA signs declaration of intent with Flanders; signs agreement with the government of France on co-operation in the fields of ed

ANC leader Nelson Mandela arrives in Brunei on the last leg of a six-nation Asia-Pacific tour. Mandela has already received ple

Sara van Rooyen, 25, the woman suspected of swindling her friend’s R23.7m Lotto winnings is being held in police custody after

Dr Hendrik Johannes van der Bijl, SA industrialist who laid the foundation for the establishment of Escom and Iscor, is born in

Six militants open fire at the Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor, Egypt, killing seventy-four people, sixty-one of them foreign tou

A SA woman, Olivia Forsyth, allegedly a spy for the SA government against the ANC, who has been holed up in the British Embassy

The United States withdraws the last of three C-130 transport planes sent to Congo in July to help the Kinshasa government airl

News 24 reports that South African actor Antony Coleman has won the award for best actor in a feature film for his performance

At its first legal congress in four decades, the South African Communist Party (SACP) decide to appoint Mr. Chris Hani as its n

The New Nation reports that Captain M. Hlela, state witness in the trial of six Ciskei police officers for the murder of Eric M

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

Schalk Willem Burger, vice-president and acting president of the ZAR after President Kruger left for Europe in 1900, dies at Go

South Africa’s Shaun Pollock becomes only the fifth player in test cricket history to take 300 wickets and score 3 000 runs on

The SA government decides to abolish price control on petrol and other liquid fuel, which means that these products can in futu

The Battle of Tugela (also Battle of Ndondakusuka) takes place in the war between Cetewayo, eldest son of the Zulu chief Mpande

South Africa plays for the first time on the Wanderers in a cricket test against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and wins wit

In his New Year’s Eve address the prime minister warns the country that South Africa will have to face the Communist onslaught

The crew of a SA helicopter, which were arrested in Mozambique on their way to the scene of the Helderberg disaster, arrive bac

It is announced in Pretoria that Dr. Carel de Wet, M.P. for Vanderbijlpark, Transvaal and grandson of General C.R. de Wet, a le

Helen Elizabeth Martins, artist known for her queer sculptures at the Owl House in the Karoo village of Nieu Bethesda, is born

Thomas Mokopu Mofolo, Basuto author who tried to capture the customs and spirit of the African people, is born in Khojane, Basu

A Black candidate, Haile Mphushu, qualifies as mine manager for the first time in South Africa, after the repeal of the law se