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Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, British field marshal during World War 2 and commander of the Eighth Army in North Africa, dies

… during World War 2 and commander of the Eighth Army in North Africa, dies …

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A new constitution with extended governmental power comes into operation in the Natal Colony when John Scott opens the first se

… with extended governmental power comes into operation in the Natal Colony when John Scott opens the first se …

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South African author Olive Schreiner is born at Wittebergen Mission Station near Herschel in the Eastern Cape. Her best-known w

… is born at Wittebergen Mission Station near Herschel in the Eastern Cape. Her best-known w …

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The South African police shoots twenty-one people in KwaNobuhle, where the residents had killed a community leader and his thre

… The South African police shoots twenty-one people in KwaNobuhle, where the residents had killed a community …

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Verwoerd tells the South African Parliament that the riots (Sharpeville, Langa, etc) could in no way be described as a reaction

… Parliament that the riots (Sharpeville, Langa, etc) could in no way be described as a reaction …

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In Sharpeville sixty-nine Blacks are shot and 152 wounded by police during a demonstration. (The official report of the Commi

… Struik; Suid-Afrika, Unie Van. Kommissie om ondersoek in te stel en verslag uit te bring oor die gebeure in die distrikte Vereeniging (te wete te Sharpeville-lokasie … In Sharpeville sixty-nine Blacks are shot and 152 wounded by …

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Dr Dadoo and Dr Naicker met Mahatma Gandhi in Patna and held several hours of discussions with him (Mahatma Gandhi).

… Dr Dadoo and Dr Naicker met Mahatma Gandhi in Patna and held several hours of discussions with him …

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Lambertus and Abraham, eldest sons of Jan van Riebeeck, leave with skipper Douwe Aukes for their uncle, Abraham Quevellerius in

… skipper Douwe Aukes for their uncle, Abraham Quevellerius in …

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The Denel group and Aerospatiale of France sign an agreement to broaden co-operation in various fields, notably helicopters and

… of France sign an agreement to broaden co-operation in various fields, notably helicopters and …

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Robert Mugabe wins another six-year term as president of Zimbabwe after crushing his two opponents in the country’s presidentia

… as president of Zimbabwe after crushing his two opponents in the country’s presidentia …

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Dr James Barry (allegedly a lady, Miranda Stuart) is appointed by Lord Charles Somerset as medical inspector of the Colony in t

… Lord Charles Somerset as medical inspector of the Colony in t …

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The ‘Sharpeville Six’ win a one-day stay of execution in the Pretoria Supreme Court. The stay is granted a day before

… The ‘Sharpeville Six’ win a one-day stay of execution in the Pretoria Supreme Court. The stay is granted a day …

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Zimbabweans are going to the polls in landmark elections that President Robert Mugabe hopes will tighten his ruling party’s 25-

… Zimbabweans are going to the polls in landmark elections that President Robert Mugabe hopes will …

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Simon Mann, arrested in Zimbabwe, writes a letter pleading with associates, including Sir Mark Thatcher, to get him out of pris

… Simon Mann, arrested in Zimbabwe, writes a letter pleading with associates, …

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Mthabatha Seema PAC member disappears, last seen first in the company of a policeman at the Seshego magistrate’s court and late

… Mthabatha Seema PAC member disappears, last seen first in the company of a policeman at the Seshego magistrate’s …

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6000 Indians march in Durban to protest against the Asiatic Bill, and support the South African Indian Congress resolution for

… 6000 Indians march in Durban to protest against the Asiatic Bill, and support …

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New constitution goes into effect in the British Gold Coast colony later Ghana becoming first British African colony with major

… New constitution goes into effect in the British Gold Coast colony later Ghana becoming first …

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The World Campaign against Military and Nuclear Collaboration with South Africa is launched in London, with the support of the

… and Nuclear Collaboration with South Africa is launched in London, with the support of the …

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Prime Minister Vorster announces that Robert Sobukwe has been taken to Robben Island, where he will be detained indefinitely in

… to Robben Island, where he will be detained indefinitely in …

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William C. Oswell, White scout who saw the Victorian Falls for the first time with Livingstone, dies in Turnbridge Wells, Engla

… Victorian Falls for the first time with Livingstone, dies in Turnbridge Wells, Engla …

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500,000 people attend a papal mass in Madagascar where Pope John Paul II beatifies Victoire Rasoamanarivo, a 19th century Madag

… 500,000 people attend a papal mass in Madagascar where Pope John Paul II beatifies Victoire …

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500,000 people attend a papal mass in Madagascar where Pope John Paul II beatifies Victoire Rasoamanarivo, a 19th century Madag

… 500,000 people attend a papal mass in Madagascar where Pope John Paul II beatifies Victoire …

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The first Thirstland Trek, exodus of Boer families through Northern Bechuanaland to Angola that started in 1874 under the lea

… through Northern Bechuanaland to Angola that started in 1874 under the lea …

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South Africa, Cuba, Angola and the United States announce they are to attend a settlement conference on Angola and Namibia in B

… to attend a settlement conference on Angola and Namibia in B …

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Willem Frederick Gerard Nicolai (66), Dutch composer of the Free State anthem, dies in the Netherlands. He never visited So

… (66), Dutch composer of the Free State anthem, dies in the Netherlands. He never visited So …

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Thirteen leading officials of the ousted government in Liberia are publicly executed on the orders of the new military regime.

… Thirteen leading officials of the ousted government in Liberia are publicly executed on the orders of the new …

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At least twenty-eight people die when a train from Port Alfred plunges from the Blaauwkrantz bridge in the Eastern Cape.

… from Port Alfred plunges from the Blaauwkrantz bridge in the Eastern Cape. …

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Ndlambe, regent of the AmaRarabe, influenced by his sangoma Makana (Nxele, also known as Links) attacks Grahamstown in broad da

… Makana (Nxele, also known as Links) attacks Grahamstown in broad da …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Angus Hamilton of The Times criticises Baden-Powell’s harsh ‘leave here-or-starve’ policy towards Blacks in t

… harsh ‘leave here-or-starve’ policy towards Blacks in t …

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Me Epainette Mbeki, businesswomen and community worker in Idutywa, Eastern Cape, receives the Order of the Baobab for her servi

… Me Epainette Mbeki, businesswomen and community worker in Idutywa, Eastern Cape, receives the Order of the Baobab …

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Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, British field marshal during World War 2 and commander of the Eighth Army in North Africa, dies

A new constitution with extended governmental power comes into operation in the Natal Colony when John Scott opens the first se

South African author Olive Schreiner is born at Wittebergen Mission Station near Herschel in the Eastern Cape. Her best-known w

The South African police shoots twenty-one people in KwaNobuhle, where the residents had killed a community leader and his thre

Verwoerd tells the South African Parliament that the riots (Sharpeville, Langa, etc) could in no way be described as a reaction

In Sharpeville sixty-nine Blacks are shot and 152 wounded by police during a demonstration. (The official report of the Commi

Dr Dadoo and Dr Naicker met Mahatma Gandhi in Patna and held several hours of discussions with him (Mahatma Gandhi).

Lambertus and Abraham, eldest sons of Jan van Riebeeck, leave with skipper Douwe Aukes for their uncle, Abraham Quevellerius in

The Denel group and Aerospatiale of France sign an agreement to broaden co-operation in various fields, notably helicopters and

Robert Mugabe wins another six-year term as president of Zimbabwe after crushing his two opponents in the country’s presidentia

Dr James Barry (allegedly a lady, Miranda Stuart) is appointed by Lord Charles Somerset as medical inspector of the Colony in t

The ‘Sharpeville Six’ win a one-day stay of execution in the Pretoria Supreme Court. The stay is granted a day before

Zimbabweans are going to the polls in landmark elections that President Robert Mugabe hopes will tighten his ruling party’s 25-

Simon Mann, arrested in Zimbabwe, writes a letter pleading with associates, including Sir Mark Thatcher, to get him out of pris

Mthabatha Seema PAC member disappears, last seen first in the company of a policeman at the Seshego magistrate’s court and late

6000 Indians march in Durban to protest against the Asiatic Bill, and support the South African Indian Congress resolution for

New constitution goes into effect in the British Gold Coast colony later Ghana becoming first British African colony with major

The World Campaign against Military and Nuclear Collaboration with South Africa is launched in London, with the support of the

Prime Minister Vorster announces that Robert Sobukwe has been taken to Robben Island, where he will be detained indefinitely in

William C. Oswell, White scout who saw the Victorian Falls for the first time with Livingstone, dies in Turnbridge Wells, Engla

500,000 people attend a papal mass in Madagascar where Pope John Paul II beatifies Victoire Rasoamanarivo, a 19th century Madag

500,000 people attend a papal mass in Madagascar where Pope John Paul II beatifies Victoire Rasoamanarivo, a 19th century Madag

The first Thirstland Trek, exodus of Boer families through Northern Bechuanaland to Angola that started in 1874 under the lea

South Africa, Cuba, Angola and the United States announce they are to attend a settlement conference on Angola and Namibia in B

Willem Frederick Gerard Nicolai (66), Dutch composer of the Free State anthem, dies in the Netherlands. He never visited So

Thirteen leading officials of the ousted government in Liberia are publicly executed on the orders of the new military regime.

At least twenty-eight people die when a train from Port Alfred plunges from the Blaauwkrantz bridge in the Eastern Cape.

Ndlambe, regent of the AmaRarabe, influenced by his sangoma Makana (Nxele, also known as Links) attacks Grahamstown in broad da

Anglo-Boer War 2: Angus Hamilton of The Times criticises Baden-Powell’s harsh ‘leave here-or-starve’ policy towards Blacks in t

Me Epainette Mbeki, businesswomen and community worker in Idutywa, Eastern Cape, receives the Order of the Baobab for her servi