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The Merensteijn strands at Jutten Island at the west Cape coast and sinks with a cargo of gold and silver, which is salvaged in

… sinks with a cargo of gold and silver, which is salvaged in …

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Paul Nash equals the world record for the 100-metre sprint when he clocks 10 seconds at a meeting in Krugersdorp. He also runs

… 100-metre sprint when he clocks 10 seconds at a meeting in Krugersdorp. He also runs …

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Sir John Kotze, Chief Justice of the South African Republic and later Attorney-General of Rhodesia, dies in Cape Town at the ag

… Republic and later Attorney-General of Rhodesia, dies in Cape Town at the ag …

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James Earl Ray, who confessed to assassinating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr in 1968 and later insisted he was framed, dies at

… confessed to assassinating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr in 1968 and later insisted he was framed, dies at …

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Metrorail says more than 400 commuters have been arrested in Pretoria as part of an operation to bring order back to the train

… Metrorail says more than 400 commuters have been arrested in Pretoria as part of an operation to bring order back to …

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Metrorail says more than 400 commuters have been arrested in Pretoria as part of an operation to bring order back to the train

… Metrorail says more than 400 commuters have been arrested in Pretoria as part of an operation to bring order back to …

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Archaeologists discover the largest tomb ever in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. It is believed to be the resting place for the

… Archaeologists discover the largest tomb ever in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. It is believed to be the …

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Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel by David Ben-Gurion in Tel Aviv. Arab Legion of Trans-Jordan invades Pa

… Establishment of the State of Israel by David Ben-Gurion in Tel Aviv. Arab Legion of Trans-Jordan invades Pa …

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The Fingo (Mfengu) leaders gather at Peddie in the presence of the Rev. John Ayliff to take the ‘Fingo Oath’, namely: To obey G

… The Fingo (Mfengu) leaders gather at Peddie in the presence of the Rev. John Ayliff to take the ‘Fingo …

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Pule Herbert Isak Makgoe, ANC politician and member of Umkhonto we Sizwe, is born. He was arrested in 1986 and sentenced to fiv

… and member of Umkhonto we Sizwe, is born. He was arrested in 1986 and sentenced to fiv …

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Ndazana Nathaniel Nakasa (Nat), journalist and writer who left SA by means of an exit permit and could never return, is born in

… by means of an exit permit and could never return, is born in …

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Anglo-Boer War 1: A Boer force of 150 men storms Majuba and drives out 400 British troops in the decisive battle of the Anglo-T

… of 150 men storms Majuba and drives out 400 British troops in the decisive battle of the Anglo-T …

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The Chamber of XVII in Amsterdam orders that the Drommedaris, the Goede Hoop and the Reijger be fitted out for the proposed jou

… Pretoria News. 25th March 2003. Today in history … The Chamber of XVII in Amsterdam orders that the Drommedaris, the Goede Hoop and …

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An Egyptian man identified as a key suspect in the 1993 World Trade Centre bombing is flown to the United States to face charge

… An Egyptian man identified as a key suspect in the 1993 World Trade Centre bombing is flown to the United …

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The Government banns all public meetings of more than twelve persons until June 30 in an effort to disrupt the wave of protests

… public meetings of more than twelve persons until June 30 in an effort to disrupt the wave of protests …

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It is reported that about 15,000 students have returned to secondary schools in Soweto and that thirty-two of the forty state-r

… about 15,000 students have returned to secondary schools in Soweto and that thirty-two of the forty state-r …

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Libya agrees to hand over the two Lockerbie suspects by 6 April 1999. The date is confirmed in a letter to the UN Secretary-Gen

… Lockerbie suspects by 6 April 1999. The date is confirmed in a letter to the UN Secretary-Gen …

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Willie Hepburn sets a South African land speed record when he streaks to 372,401 km/h in a 7-litre Pontiac TransAm on the N3 to

… African land speed record when he streaks to 372,401 km/h in a 7-litre Pontiac TransAm on the N3 to …

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Scot of the Union Shipping Line sails from England to South Africa in a record time of 14 days, 18 hours and 57 minutes.

… the Union Shipping Line sails from England to South Africa in a record time of 14 days, 18 hours and 57 minutes. …

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Six people die and twenty five are critically injured in a road accident on the R70 between Polokwane and Giyani when the truck

… Six people die and twenty five are critically injured in a road accident on the R70 between Polokwane and Giyani …

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Allan Boesak appears in a Cape Town court to face nine charges of fraud and twenty-one charges of theft involving more than $80

… Allan Boesak appears in a Cape Town court to face nine charges of fraud and …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: General Christiaan de Wet and his men, in a battle that marks the first of the guerrilla phase of the Second

… Anglo-Boer War 2: General Christiaan de Wet and his men, in a battle that marks the first of the guerrilla phase of …

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In the 1977-78 Budget introduced by the Minister of Finance, Senator Owen Horwood, the amount to be spent on defence is given a

… In the 1977-78 Budget introduced by the Minister of Finance, …

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At least fifty-two people including thirty-two children under the age of two are slain by axe-wielding assailants in south Alge

… under the age of two are slain by axe-wielding assailants in south Alge …

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The death toll after an outbreak of a deadly Ebola-like disease in Angola climbs to 122. The country turns to civilians and the

… toll after an outbreak of a deadly Ebola-like disease in Angola climbs to 122. The country turns to civilians and …

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Six Black political prisoners who would have been freed at the end of the year have been released from Robben Island prison, in

… of the year have been released from Robben Island prison, in …

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A May Day rally is addressed by President Mandela at Umlazi. He is escorted from the stadium in an armoured car when shots are

… Mandela at Umlazi. He is escorted from the stadium in an armoured car when shots are …

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The Convention on Fishing and Conservation of the Living Resources of the High Seas, to which SA is a party, is signed in Genev

… of the High Seas, to which SA is a party, is signed in Genev …

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The Jonker diamond, fourth largest stone on record, is cut in three after an intensive study of three months. It was found by

… The Jonker diamond, fourth largest stone on record, is cut in three after an intensive study of three months. It was …

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Mr Nelson Mandela visits his family home at Qunu, 30km from Umtata and addresses a rally of 50 000 people in Umtata, sharing a

… 30km from Umtata and addresses a rally of 50 000 people in Umtata, sharing a …

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The Merensteijn strands at Jutten Island at the west Cape coast and sinks with a cargo of gold and silver, which is salvaged in

Paul Nash equals the world record for the 100-metre sprint when he clocks 10 seconds at a meeting in Krugersdorp. He also runs

Sir John Kotze, Chief Justice of the South African Republic and later Attorney-General of Rhodesia, dies in Cape Town at the ag

James Earl Ray, who confessed to assassinating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr in 1968 and later insisted he was framed, dies at

Metrorail says more than 400 commuters have been arrested in Pretoria as part of an operation to bring order back to the train

Metrorail says more than 400 commuters have been arrested in Pretoria as part of an operation to bring order back to the train

Archaeologists discover the largest tomb ever in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. It is believed to be the resting place for the

Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel by David Ben-Gurion in Tel Aviv. Arab Legion of Trans-Jordan invades Pa

The Fingo (Mfengu) leaders gather at Peddie in the presence of the Rev. John Ayliff to take the ‘Fingo Oath’, namely: To obey G

Pule Herbert Isak Makgoe, ANC politician and member of Umkhonto we Sizwe, is born. He was arrested in 1986 and sentenced to fiv

Ndazana Nathaniel Nakasa (Nat), journalist and writer who left SA by means of an exit permit and could never return, is born in

Anglo-Boer War 1: A Boer force of 150 men storms Majuba and drives out 400 British troops in the decisive battle of the Anglo-T

The Chamber of XVII in Amsterdam orders that the Drommedaris, the Goede Hoop and the Reijger be fitted out for the proposed jou

An Egyptian man identified as a key suspect in the 1993 World Trade Centre bombing is flown to the United States to face charge

The Government banns all public meetings of more than twelve persons until June 30 in an effort to disrupt the wave of protests

It is reported that about 15,000 students have returned to secondary schools in Soweto and that thirty-two of the forty state-r

Libya agrees to hand over the two Lockerbie suspects by 6 April 1999. The date is confirmed in a letter to the UN Secretary-Gen

Willie Hepburn sets a South African land speed record when he streaks to 372,401 km/h in a 7-litre Pontiac TransAm on the N3 to

Scot of the Union Shipping Line sails from England to South Africa in a record time of 14 days, 18 hours and 57 minutes.

Six people die and twenty five are critically injured in a road accident on the R70 between Polokwane and Giyani when the truck

Allan Boesak appears in a Cape Town court to face nine charges of fraud and twenty-one charges of theft involving more than $80

Anglo-Boer War 2: General Christiaan de Wet and his men, in a battle that marks the first of the guerrilla phase of the Second

In the 1977-78 Budget introduced by the Minister of Finance, Senator Owen Horwood, the amount to be spent on defence is given a

At least fifty-two people including thirty-two children under the age of two are slain by axe-wielding assailants in south Alge

The death toll after an outbreak of a deadly Ebola-like disease in Angola climbs to 122. The country turns to civilians and the

Six Black political prisoners who would have been freed at the end of the year have been released from Robben Island prison, in

A May Day rally is addressed by President Mandela at Umlazi. He is escorted from the stadium in an armoured car when shots are

The Convention on Fishing and Conservation of the Living Resources of the High Seas, to which SA is a party, is signed in Genev

The Jonker diamond, fourth largest stone on record, is cut in three after an intensive study of three months. It was found by

Mr Nelson Mandela visits his family home at Qunu, 30km from Umtata and addresses a rally of 50 000 people in Umtata, sharing a