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The Patriotic Movement of Ivory Coast, a newly formed rebel group that launched a violent uprising in September, signs a truce
… The Patriotic Movement of Ivory Coast, a newly formed rebel group that launched a …
Sibusiso Joel Ndebele, premier of KwaZulu-Natal since 22 April 2004, is born at Shiyane, in KwaZulu-Natal.
… Sibusiso Joel Ndebele, premier of KwaZulu-Natal since 22 April 2004, is born at Shiyane, in …
The African National Congress agrees to “use its good offices” to facilitate the readmission of South African rugby i
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … to “use its good offices” to facilitate the…
The results of the Transkei general elections are announced. The ruling Transkei National Independence Party (TNIP) wins sixty-
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … The results of the Transkei general…
Scientists have identified the mysterious disease (Green Monkey, a variant of hemorrhagic viral fever) that has caused more tha
… identified the mysterious disease (Green Monkey, a variant of hemorrhagic viral fever) that has caused more tha …
Dr Carl W.L. Pappe (59), botanist, physician and curator of the South African Museum, dies in Cape Town.
… Dr Carl W.L. Pappe (59), botanist, physician and curator of the South African Museum, dies in Cape Town. …
The Dutch Reformed Church rejoins the World Alliance of Reformed Churches after the general synod had renounced apartheid.
… The Dutch Reformed Church rejoins the World Alliance of Reformed Churches after the general synod had renounced …
The Dutch Reformed Church rejoins the World Alliance of Reformed Churches after the general synod had renounced apartheid.
… The Dutch Reformed Church rejoins the World Alliance of Reformed Churches after the general synod had renounced …
The Minister of Labour says that the government will neither abolish job reservation nor recognise Black trade unions.
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … The Minister of Labour says that the…
The General Assembly adopts resolution 1881(XVIII) requesting the Government of South Africa to abandon the "Rivonia trial
… adopts resolution 1881(XVIII) requesting the Government of South Africa to abandon the "Rivonia trial …
General Constand Viljoen, Chief of South Africa’s Armed Forces admits on television that the military, without government autho
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … General Constand Viljoen, Chief of South…
Uganda becomes an independent republic within the British Commonwealth after nearly seventy years of British rule, after having
… within the British Commonwealth after nearly seventy years of British rule, after having …
The Rev. Stephanus Jacobus du Toit, enthusiastic but controversial champion of Afrikaans, is born in Daljosafat, Cape Colony.
… Jacobus du Toit, enthusiastic but controversial champion of Afrikaans, is born in Daljosafat, Cape Colony. …
Ishmael Booker Mompati, teacher, musician and composer, dies of a heart attack while conducting his school choir during a compe
… Sonderling, N.E. (ed.) (1999). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.2 , Pretoria: Vista. … Booker Mompati, teacher, musician and composer, dies of a…
Treatment Action Campaign chairperson Zackie Achmat starts antiretroviral therapy but lives with the guilt of having access to
… starts antiretroviral therapy but lives with the guilt of having access to …
Treatment Action Campaign chairperson Zackie Achmat starts antiretroviral therapy but lives with the guilt of having access to
… starts antiretroviral therapy but lives with the guilt of having access to …
Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi becomes Kenya’s second president, following the death of Jomo Kenyatta on 22 August 1978.
… Moi becomes Kenya’s second president, following the death of Jomo Kenyatta on 22 August 1978. …
US Secretary of State Cyrus Vance travels to South Africa to promote transition to black rule in Namibia.
… US Secretary of State Cyrus Vance travels to South Africa to promote …
Prof. Johannes Jacobus Smith, professor in Afrikaans at the University of Stellenbosch, is born in Tulbach, western Cape.
… Jacobus Smith, professor in Afrikaans at the University of Stellenbosch, is born in Tulbach, western Cape. …
Voortrekker leader Andries Hendrik Potgieter notifies the British that his territory, west of the Drakensberg, will remain inde
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 10, p. 429. … Potgieter notifies the British that his…
The South African Barbarians rugby team completes its controversial tour of Britain with minimal disruption but against a backg
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Barbarians rugby team completes its controversial…
Abraham Makgothi Moletsane (Molitsane, Makhothi), chief of the Taung born about 1788, dies in Makwais (Maboloka) Mountain nea
… Verwey, E.J. (ed)(1995). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.1, Pretoria: HSRC, p. 178. … Abraham Makgothi Moletsane (Molitsane, Makhothi), chief…
President P.W. Botha instructs the Houses of Representatives and Delegates to vote on the controversial Group Areas Amendments
… President P.W. Botha instructs the Houses of Representatives and Delegates to vote on the controversial …
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), Geneva, bans South Africa from further meetings of the organisation and is
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … (WIPO), Geneva, bans South Africa from…
Samuel Motha, IFP chairman of Kwa-Tema branch, is shot in the head on his way to work.
… (1998). A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state , Johannesburg: Human Rights … Samuel Motha, IFP chairman of Kwa-Tema…
Ex-president Macias Nguema of Equatorial Guinea is executed following his overthrow on 3 August. No Equatoguinean soldier parti
… Ex-president Macias Nguema of Equatorial Guinea is executed following his overthrow on 3 …
Ex-president Macias Nguema of Equatorial Guinea is executed following his overthrow on 3 August. No Equatoguinean soldier parti
… Ex-president Macias Nguema of Equatorial Guinea is executed following his overthrow on 3 …
SA signs a memorandum of understanding with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on the voluntary repatriation and
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … SA signs a memorandum of understanding with…
An explosion occurs at the Department of Internal Affairs, Harrison Street, Johannesburg, injuring four people and causing dama
… An explosion occurs at the Department of Internal Affairs, Harrison Street, Johannesburg, injuring …
Premier H.F. Verwoerd assumes duty as Prime Minister and announces an intensification of the apartheids policy in parliament.
… Kruger, D.W. (ed)(1972). Dictionary of South African Biography, Cape Town: Human Sciences … | Muller, C.F.J. (ed)(1981). Five Hundred years: a history of…