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The first return fleet from Batavia to receive fresh produce on its way to the Netherlands arrives in Table Bay. Van Riebeeck s

… fresh produce on its way to the Netherlands arrives in Table Bay. Van Riebeeck s …

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Blood flows in the streets of Johannesburg as striking truck drivers turn violently on other truckers on the first day of a pay

… Blood flows in the streets of Johannesburg as striking truck drivers turn …

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An 18-seater plane, owned by Bop Air and chartered to Comair, explodes in mid-air near Germiston, killing all seventeen people

… plane, owned by Bop Air and chartered to Comair, explodes in mid-air near Germiston, killing all seventeen people …

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Jody Scheckter wins the South African Grand Prix at Kyalami in his Tyrrell Cosworth. He is only the second South African-born d

… Jody Scheckter wins the South African Grand Prix at Kyalami in his Tyrrell Cosworth. He is only the second South …

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The Weekly Mail reports that former national chairman of the ANC, Govan Mbeki, was refused a passport in March to visit his thr

… chairman of the ANC, Govan Mbeki, was refused a passport in March to visit his thr …

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The trial begins in the Natal Supreme Court of the mercenaries accused of hijacking an airliner to flee from the Seychelles aft

… The trial begins in the Natal Supreme Court of the mercenaries accused of …

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The farm Lang Leegte (of which the suburb Langlaagte now forms part) where the first gold was discovered, is registered in the

… part) where the first gold was discovered, is registered in the …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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Eastern Province Herald reports that for the first time in SA police history three Black policemen were promoted to the rank of

… Horrell, M. (ed)(1982). Survey of Race Relations in South Africa 1981 , Johannesburg: South African Bureau of … Eastern Province Herald reports that for the first time in SA police history three Black policemen were promoted to …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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.) …

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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.) …

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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 …

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US President Bush announces an initiative to spend $15bn over five years for Aids treatment and prevention in twelve African co

… $15bn over five years for Aids treatment and prevention in twelve African co …

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Anglo-Boer War 1: The British forces are defeated and 83 British soldiers under Sir George Colley are killed and 111 wounded in

… under Sir George Colley are killed and 111 wounded in …

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The trade union Solidarity is due to meet with Sasol management today to discuss the gas explosion at Sasol’s Natref plant in S

… today to discuss the gas explosion at Sasol’s Natref plant in S …

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Three Somalis are killed and at least five are wounded in clashes with troops of a US-led coalition trying to safeguard efforts

… Three Somalis are killed and at least five are wounded in clashes with troops of a US-led coalition trying to …

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Four people die when a MI-8 MTV helicopter crashes on a building in Cape Town after the tail end had caught an advertising boar

… die when a MI-8 MTV helicopter crashes on a building in Cape Town after the tail end had caught an advertising boar …

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The Citizen reports that an alleged member of the SADF, Isaiah Moyo, was convicted in Lusaka, Zambia, on three counts of espion

… an alleged member of the SADF, Isaiah Moyo, was convicted in Lusaka, Zambia, on three counts of espion …

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The British consul presents a White Paper on the atrocities being carried out by Belgium in the Congo Free State to the Belgian

… White Paper on the atrocities being carried out by Belgium in the Congo Free State to the Belgian …

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The Prime Ministers of South Africa and Rhodesia meet in Cape Town for talks on the Rhodesian problem and the possibilities for

… The Prime Ministers of South Africa and Rhodesia meet in Cape Town for talks on the Rhodesian problem and the …

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The first return fleet from Batavia to receive fresh produce on its way to the Netherlands arrives in Table Bay. Van Riebeeck s

Blood flows in the streets of Johannesburg as striking truck drivers turn violently on other truckers on the first day of a pay

An 18-seater plane, owned by Bop Air and chartered to Comair, explodes in mid-air near Germiston, killing all seventeen people

Jody Scheckter wins the South African Grand Prix at Kyalami in his Tyrrell Cosworth. He is only the second South African-born d

The Weekly Mail reports that former national chairman of the ANC, Govan Mbeki, was refused a passport in March to visit his thr

The trial begins in the Natal Supreme Court of the mercenaries accused of hijacking an airliner to flee from the Seychelles aft

The farm Lang Leegte (of which the suburb Langlaagte now forms part) where the first gold was discovered, is registered in the

Anglo-Boer 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

Archbishop Owen McCann of Cape Town becomes South 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

Nine army officers in Zaire declare that they will join the rebels under Laurent Kabila who seek to topple Mobuto Sese Seko.

According to figures in the Hansard, 918 people, of whom 722 were successful, applied to be reclassified from one race group to

The Prime Minister condemns, in the strongest terms, a gift of $450,000 announced by the World Council of Churches (WCC) to Sou

George Rex, allegedly the son of King George III and Hannah Lightfoot, auctions his house in Cape Town and settles at Melkhoutk

Eastern Province Herald reports that for the first time in SA police history three Black policemen were promoted to the rank of

The minister of defence announces the re-establishment, as of 1 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

The Star newspaper reports that travelling in a cab was falling out of favour very quickly. This trend was attributed to the ch

Jan de la Fontaine becomes 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.)

President Leon M’ba is restored to power in Gabon by French troops, following an attempted coup led by Jean-Hilaire Aubume.

US President Bush announces an initiative to spend $15bn over five years for Aids treatment and prevention in twelve African co

Anglo-Boer War 1: The British forces are defeated and 83 British soldiers under Sir George Colley are killed and 111 wounded in

The trade union Solidarity is due to meet with Sasol management today to discuss the gas explosion at Sasol’s Natref plant in S

Three Somalis are killed and at least five are wounded in clashes with troops of a US-led coalition trying to safeguard efforts

Four people die when a MI-8 MTV helicopter crashes on a building in Cape Town after the tail end had caught an advertising boar

The Citizen reports that an alleged member of the SADF, Isaiah Moyo, was convicted in Lusaka, Zambia, on three counts of espion

The British consul presents a White Paper on the atrocities being carried out by Belgium in the Congo Free State to the Belgian

The Prime Ministers of South Africa and Rhodesia meet in Cape Town for talks on the Rhodesian problem and the possibilities for