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Anna Boshoff (75), second eldest child of the late Dr H.F. Verwoerd and his wife Betsie, dies in the Kimberley-Medi-Clinic. She

… of the late Dr H.F. Verwoerd and his wife Betsie, dies in the Kimberley-Medi-Clinic. She …

Navigator Vasco da Gama departs from Portugal at the head of a fleet in search of a sea route to India. His fleet sailed along

… Vasco da Gama departs from Portugal at the head of a fleet in search of a sea route to India. His fleet sailed along …

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Tens of thousands of people march without incident in cities and towns across South Africa at the end of a week of action again

… Tens of thousands of people march without incident in cities and towns across South Africa at the end of a week …

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A meeting of the World Council of Churches in Sweden (4 -19 July), at which the Rt Rev A.H. Zulu, Bishop of Zululand and Swazil

… A meeting of the World Council of Churches in Sweden (4 -19 July), at which the Rt Rev A.H. Zulu, Bishop …

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The second general election is held in the Union of South Africa. The South African Party gets 94 000 votes. The National Party

… The second general election is held in the Union of South Africa. The South African Party gets 94 …

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Thirty-one SA pilots participates in the air-lift to provide food and fuel to West Berlin. The operation continued for seven mo

… Thirty-one SA pilots participates in the air-lift to provide food and fuel to West Berlin. The …

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Walter Sisulu attends a gathering in the form of a party at the house of Lilian Ngoyi. He is, together with Lilian Ngoyi and Al

… Walter Sisulu attends a gathering in the form of a party at the house of Lilian Ngoyi. He is, …

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Humphrey Khoza, 59, dies in a car accident on the N12. He was a director of Primedia and Mpande Resources, the former chief exe

… Humphrey Khoza, 59, dies in a car accident on the N12. He was a director of Primedia …

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The Springbok rugby team beats England 44-21 on the Stade de France, Paris, in the World Cup quarter-final match, with Jannie d

… team beats England 44-21 on the Stade de France, Paris, in the World Cup quarter-final match, with Jannie d …

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The corner stone of the St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Somerset Road, Cape Town, is laid by the acting governor of the Cape

… The corner stone of the St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Somerset Road, Cape Town, is laid by the acting governor …

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The Convention on the Conservation of the Living Resources of the South-east Atlantic, to which SA is a party, is signed in Rom

… the South-east Atlantic, to which SA is a party, is signed in Rom …

Crossing the Colour Lines, Crossing the Continents: Comparing the Racial Politics of the IWW in South Africa and the United States, 1905 - 1925

… the Continents: Comparing the Racial Politics of the IWW in South Africa and the United States, 1905 - 1925 …

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Jan C. de Waal (92), farmer who endeavoured to increase sheep numbers in the Orange Free State after the Anglo-Boer War and who

… (92), farmer who endeavoured to increase sheep numbers in the Orange Free State after the Anglo-Boer War and who …

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President Reagan’s decision not to impose sanctions on South Africa is overridden by Senate veto, 78 votes to 21, and the US in

… is overridden by Senate veto, 78 votes to 21, and the US in …

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The death toll in rioting and clashes with police has risen to over sixty. The Government took the leader of South Africa’s mos

… The death toll in rioting and clashes with police has risen to over sixty. …

Document 70 - South Africa: An Analysis of the Political Situation in South Africa and the Nature of the Struggle for Liberation [late 1961]

… 70 - South Africa: An Analysis of the Political Situation in South Africa and the Nature of the Struggle for Liberation …

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Britain, the USA and the World Bank refuse aid to Pres. Gamal Abder Nasser to build the Aswan Dam in the Nile River.

… aid to Pres. Gamal Abder Nasser to build the Aswan Dam in the Nile River. …

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It is announced that the referendum will be held on 2 November 1983, with the Whites being asked whether they are in favour of

… 1983, with the Whites being asked whether they are in favour of …

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Talks between Egypt and Israel in an attempt to end disputes over the Gaza Strip fail. The talks were doomed after Israeli forc

… Talks between Egypt and Israel in an attempt to end disputes over the Gaza Strip fail. The …

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The first known reference to Antjie Somers, SA bogy figure, is made in The Friend. It is alleged that he was a brigand, dress

… known reference to Antjie Somers, SA bogy figure, is made in The Friend. It is alleged that he was a brigand, dress …

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The sixty castaways of the Nieuw-Haerlem, who stayed for a year at the Cape after their ship had been wrecked, arrive in Amster

… year at the Cape after their ship had been wrecked, arrive in Amster …

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The SA rugby team loses its fourth consecutive test match when New Zealand beats the Springbok team 34-18 in a Tri-Nations matc

… test match when New Zealand beats the Springbok team 34-18 in a Tri-Nations matc …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: the Battle of Fort Mpisane, the final big battle of this war fought in the Lowveld, takes place. The Boers, u

… of Fort Mpisane, the final big battle of this war fought in the Lowveld, takes place. The Boers, u …

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The SA rugby team beats the British 26-12 in the first test of the series. S.C. Louw scores SA’s 100th try.

… The SA rugby team beats the British 26-12 in the first test of the series. S.C. Louw scores SA’s 100th …

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An Islamic high court in the Katsina state of Nigeria, upholds a sentence of death by stoning for Amina Lawal, who had been con

… Pretoria News, Tuesday August 19, 2003. Today in History … An Islamic high court in the Katsina state of Nigeria, upholds a sentence of death …

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Three Black men are found guilty of high treason and of having been involved in the sabotage of SASOL fuel installations and th

… found guilty of high treason and of having been involved in the sabotage of SASOL fuel installations and th …

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In a Tri-Nation test match the SA rugby team comes back from 5-25 and beats New Zealand 24-23 on King’s Park, Durban.

… In a Tri-Nation test match the SA rugby team comes back from …

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The Springboks beat the All Blacks in the Vodacom Tri-Nations match 40-26 at a packed Ellis Park, perhaps inspired by the atten

… The Springboks beat the All Blacks in the Vodacom Tri-Nations match 40-26 at a packed Ellis …

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The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York (the future King George V and his wife) arrive in Durban for a quick royal visit to N

… and York (the future King George V and his wife) arrive in Durban for a quick royal visit to N …

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Adolf Hitler opens the 11th Olympic Games in Berlin, the last to be held for the next twelve years. SA also competed.

… Adolf Hitler opens the 11th Olympic Games in Berlin, the last to be held for the next twelve years. SA …

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Anna Boshoff (75), second eldest child of the late Dr H.F. Verwoerd and his wife Betsie, dies in the Kimberley-Medi-Clinic. She

Navigator Vasco da Gama departs from Portugal at the head of a fleet in search of a sea route to India. His fleet sailed along

Tens of thousands of people march without incident in cities and towns across South Africa at the end of a week of action again

A meeting of the World Council of Churches in Sweden (4 -19 July), at which the Rt Rev A.H. Zulu, Bishop of Zululand and Swazil

The second general election is held in the Union of South Africa. The South African Party gets 94 000 votes. The National Party

Thirty-one SA pilots participates in the air-lift to provide food and fuel to West Berlin. The operation continued for seven mo

Walter Sisulu attends a gathering in the form of a party at the house of Lilian Ngoyi. He is, together with Lilian Ngoyi and Al

Humphrey Khoza, 59, dies in a car accident on the N12. He was a director of Primedia and Mpande Resources, the former chief exe

The Springbok rugby team beats England 44-21 on the Stade de France, Paris, in the World Cup quarter-final match, with Jannie d

The corner stone of the St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Somerset Road, Cape Town, is laid by the acting governor of the Cape

The Convention on the Conservation of the Living Resources of the South-east Atlantic, to which SA is a party, is signed in Rom

Crossing the Colour Lines, Crossing the Continents: Comparing the Racial Politics of the IWW in South Africa and the United States, 1905 - 1925

Jan C. de Waal (92), farmer who endeavoured to increase sheep numbers in the Orange Free State after the Anglo-Boer War and who

President Reagan’s decision not to impose sanctions on South Africa is overridden by Senate veto, 78 votes to 21, and the US in

The death toll in rioting and clashes with police has risen to over sixty. The Government took the leader of South Africa’s mos

Document 70 - South Africa: An Analysis of the Political Situation in South Africa and the Nature of the Struggle for Liberation [late 1961]

Britain, the USA and the World Bank refuse aid to Pres. Gamal Abder Nasser to build the Aswan Dam in the Nile River.

It is announced that the referendum will be held on 2 November 1983, with the Whites being asked whether they are in favour of

Talks between Egypt and Israel in an attempt to end disputes over the Gaza Strip fail. The talks were doomed after Israeli forc

The first known reference to Antjie Somers, SA bogy figure, is made in The Friend. It is alleged that he was a brigand, dress

The sixty castaways of the Nieuw-Haerlem, who stayed for a year at the Cape after their ship had been wrecked, arrive in Amster

The SA rugby team loses its fourth consecutive test match when New Zealand beats the Springbok team 34-18 in a Tri-Nations matc

Anglo-Boer War 2: the Battle of Fort Mpisane, the final big battle of this war fought in the Lowveld, takes place. The Boers, u

The SA rugby team beats the British 26-12 in the first test of the series. S.C. Louw scores SA’s 100th try.

An Islamic high court in the Katsina state of Nigeria, upholds a sentence of death by stoning for Amina Lawal, who had been con

Three Black men are found guilty of high treason and of having been involved in the sabotage of SASOL fuel installations and th

In a Tri-Nation test match the SA rugby team comes back from 5-25 and beats New Zealand 24-23 on King’s Park, Durban.

The Springboks beat the All Blacks in the Vodacom Tri-Nations match 40-26 at a packed Ellis Park, perhaps inspired by the atten

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York (the future King George V and his wife) arrive in Durban for a quick royal visit to N

Adolf Hitler opens the 11th Olympic Games in Berlin, the last to be held for the next twelve years. SA also competed.