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The International Court of Justice at The Hague hears the arguments of Ethiopia and Liberia in the South West Africa cases pres

… at The Hague hears the arguments of Ethiopia and Liberia in the South West Africa cases pres …

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At an informal meeting in Cape Town, President F.W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela agree to reschedule formal talks between the Go

… At an informal meeting in Cape Town, President F.W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela …

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Cornelis de Houtman leaves the Netherlands for the Cape with four ships in search of a sea route to the East Indies. Muller: V

… leaves the Netherlands for the Cape with four ships in search of a sea route to the East Indies. Muller: V …

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At a public meeting in Rustenburg, Pres. Kruger reaffirms his intention to revise the Franchise Act of the ZAR and to make cert

… At a public meeting in Rustenburg, Pres. Kruger reaffirms his intention to revise …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Boer negotiators, Generals Botha, De Wet, De la Rey, Smuts and Hertzog attend peace talks in Pretoria with Lo

… De Wet, De la Rey, Smuts and Hertzog attend peace talks in Pretoria with Lo …

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The UN’s High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has predicted that 1,200,000 people in Ethiopia are about to starve to death.

… for Refugees (UNHCR) has predicted that 1,200,000 people in Ethiopia are about to starve to death. …

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CODESA II talks, started on the previous day, end in deadlock. The ANC threatens mass action if the government does not comprom

… CODESA II talks, started on the previous day, end in deadlock. The ANC threatens mass action if the government …

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Fifty-seven (or seventy according to another source) lives are lost when a gale in Table Bay wrecks eleven (News 24 states eigh

… according to another source) lives are lost when a gale in Table Bay wrecks eleven (News 24 states eigh …

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Aid officials report that the death toll may have reached 200 000 in Rwanda, where Hutus are on a campaign of genocide against

… report that the death toll may have reached 200 000 in Rwanda, where Hutus are on a campaign of genocide against …

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Amy Johnson arrives in England after her record flight of twelve days and fifteen hours from London to Cape Town and back.

… Amy Johnson arrives in England after her record flight of twelve days and fifteen …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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In the homeland of Ciskei, a mutiny by police and defence forces led to the resignation of Brigadier Oupa Gqozo. The TEC immedi

… In the homeland of Ciskei, a mutiny by police and defence …

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Lionel Ronald Louw, social worker and ordained minister of the Community of Faith is born in Worcester. He was delegate to seve

… and ordained minister of the Community of Faith is born in Worcester. He was delegate to seve …

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UK Prime Minister Tony Blair thanks President Nelson Mandela by telephone for his help in persuading Libya to hand over two sus

… thanks President Nelson Mandela by telephone for his help in persuading Libya to hand over two sus …

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A powerful bomb at 2:05 am destroys the cells behind the Langa Commissioner’s Court in Cape Town where thousands of pass law of

… destroys the cells behind the Langa Commissioner’s Court in Cape Town where thousands of pass law of …

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Aid arrives in Mozambique where flooding leaves as many as 700 people dead and destroys the homes and jobs of another 2-million

… Aid arrives in Mozambique where flooding leaves as many as 700 people …

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More than 10 000 mourners gather in strife-torn Katlehong township near Alberton to bury fourteen victims of the taxi war. The

… More than 10 000 mourners gather in strife-torn Katlehong township near Alberton to bury …

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Sir Thomas Maclear, 3rd H.M.’s Astronomer at the Cape and close friend of David Livingstone, is born in Newton Stewart, Ireland

… at the Cape and close friend of David Livingstone, is born in Newton Stewart, Ireland …

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The North Sea Jazz Festival (31 March – 1 April) starts in Cape Town. It is the first time a jazz festival on four simultaneo

… The North Sea Jazz Festival (31 March – 1 April) starts in Cape Town. It is the first time a jazz festival on four …

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Chris Heunis, minister of Constitutional Development and Planning says that R555m is owing in rent arrears, of which R452m is o

… Development and Planning says that R555m is owing in rent arrears, of which R452m is o …

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Coca-Cola, originally developed by Dr John Pemperton as a brain tonic, is sold for the first time in Atlanta, Georgia. It becam

… Pemperton as a brain tonic, is sold for the first time in Atlanta, Georgia. It becam …

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About 50 000 people are present at the burial of Johannes van der Walt, well-known wrestler and hero, in Melville, Johannesburg

… of Johannes van der Walt, well-known wrestler and hero, in Melville, Johannesburg …

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Jacob Abraham Uitenhage de Mist, commissioner-general at the Cape after whom the town Uitenhage was named, is born in the Nethe

… the Cape after whom the town Uitenhage was named, is born in the Nethe …

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Jacob Abraham Uitenhage de Mist, commissioner-general at the Cape after whom the town Uitenhage was named, is born in the Nethe

… the Cape after whom the town Uitenhage was named, is born in the Nethe …

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First ever multi-racial elections held in South Africa ends, with the ANC receiving 62.6% of the votes and the National Party 2

… First ever multi-racial elections held in South Africa ends, with the ANC receiving 62.6% of the …

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Dr Anita Worrall, wife of Democratic Party co-leader Denis Worrall, and fifty-four other women arrive in Harare for three days

… co-leader Denis Worrall, and fifty-four other women arrive in Harare for three days …

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The International Court of Justice at The Hague hears the arguments of Ethiopia and Liberia in the South West Africa cases pres

At an informal meeting in Cape Town, President F.W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela agree to reschedule formal talks between the Go

Cornelis de Houtman leaves the Netherlands for the Cape with four ships in search of a sea route to the East Indies. Muller: V

At a public meeting in Rustenburg, Pres. Kruger reaffirms his intention to revise the Franchise Act of the ZAR and to make cert

Anglo-Boer War 2: Boer negotiators, Generals Botha, De Wet, De la Rey, Smuts and Hertzog attend peace talks in Pretoria with Lo

The UN’s High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has predicted that 1,200,000 people in Ethiopia are about to starve to death.

CODESA II talks, started on the previous day, end in deadlock. The ANC threatens mass action if the government does not comprom

Fifty-seven (or seventy according to another source) lives are lost when a gale in Table Bay wrecks eleven (News 24 states eigh

Aid officials report that the death toll may have reached 200 000 in Rwanda, where Hutus are on a campaign of genocide against

Amy Johnson arrives in England after her record flight of twelve days and fifteen hours from London to Cape Town and back.

Christiaan 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

The Executive of 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

Cyprian Solomon, paramount chief of the Zulus, warns 20,000 of his people not to participate in the defiance campaign and says

In the homeland of Ciskei, a mutiny by police and defence forces led to the resignation of Brigadier Oupa Gqozo. The TEC immedi

Lionel Ronald Louw, social worker and ordained minister of the Community of Faith is born in Worcester. He was delegate to seve

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair thanks President Nelson Mandela by telephone for his help in persuading Libya to hand over two sus

A powerful bomb at 2:05 am destroys the cells behind the Langa Commissioner’s Court in Cape Town where thousands of pass law of

Aid arrives in Mozambique where flooding leaves as many as 700 people dead and destroys the homes and jobs of another 2-million

More than 10 000 mourners gather in strife-torn Katlehong township near Alberton to bury fourteen victims of the taxi war. The

Sir Thomas Maclear, 3rd H.M.’s Astronomer at the Cape and close friend of David Livingstone, is born in Newton Stewart, Ireland

The North Sea Jazz Festival (31 March – 1 April) starts in Cape Town. It is the first time a jazz festival on four simultaneo

Chris Heunis, minister of Constitutional Development and Planning says that R555m is owing in rent arrears, of which R452m is o

Coca-Cola, originally developed by Dr John Pemperton as a brain tonic, is sold for the first time in Atlanta, Georgia. It becam

About 50 000 people are present at the burial of Johannes van der Walt, well-known wrestler and hero, in Melville, Johannesburg

Jacob Abraham Uitenhage de Mist, commissioner-general at the Cape after whom the town Uitenhage was named, is born in the Nethe

Jacob Abraham Uitenhage de Mist, commissioner-general at the Cape after whom the town Uitenhage was named, is born in the Nethe

First ever multi-racial elections held in South Africa ends, with the ANC receiving 62.6% of the votes and the National Party 2

Dr Anita Worrall, wife of Democratic Party co-leader Denis Worrall, and fifty-four other women arrive in Harare for three days