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The first poem of Nontisi (Cizama, Imbongikazi yakwaCizama) Mgqwetho is published in Umteteli under her clan name, Cizama. She
… Sonderling, N.E. (ed.) (1999). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.2 , Pretoria: Vista. … The first poem of Nontisi (Cizama, Imbongikazi yakwaCizama…
Twenty-four Africans, part of a crowd demonstrating outside the Baakens Street Police Station, Port Elizabeth, to demand the re
… Sonderling, N.E. (ed.) (1999). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.2 , Pretoria: Vista. … Twenty-four Africans, part of a crowd demonstrating…
South African Security agent Craig Williamson, on his return to South Africa, denies involvement in the assassination of Prime
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … to South Africa, denies involvement in the…
The Commonwealth heads of government meeting end in the Bahamas with agreement to pressurise South Africa to dismantle aparthei
… The Commonwealth heads of government meeting end in the Bahamas with agreement to …
It is reported that the government has banned twenty Black leaders of Black organisations, including the South African Students
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … that the government has banned twenty Black…
Rhodesian Prime Minister, Ian Smith, arrives in Pretoria by military aircraft, accompanied by his Minister of Law and Order, D.
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Pretoria by military aircraft, accompanied…
Doctors at Barangwanath Hospital complete the first stage of an operation to separate Siamese twins Mpho and Mphoyana Mathibela
… Doctors at Barangwanath Hospital complete the first stage of an operation to separate Siamese twins Mpho and Mphoyana …
Building of the Delagoa Bay railway line is completed. It is to be opened for traffic on 2 November 1894.
… Building of the Delagoa Bay railway line is completed. It is to be …
Kenyan police attack pro-democracy demonstrators in Nairobi with whips, clubs and tear gas, sending thousands of panicked prote
… Nairobi with whips, clubs and tear gas, sending thousands of panicked prote …
Kenyan police attack pro-democracy demonstrators in Nairobi with whips, clubs and tear gas, sending thousands of panicked prote
… Nairobi with whips, clubs and tear gas, sending thousands of panicked prote …
Col. George Sackville Fraser, after whom Fraser’s Camp, military outpost established by the British during the frontier war of
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds) (1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 5, p. 30. … outpost established by the British during…
South African cellular phone company MTN will announce a $12-million sponsorship of African soccer’s major events at a news con
… phone company MTN will announce a $12-million sponsorship of African soccer’s major events at a news con …
Former SA President Nelson Mandela begins his first visit to Israel, a gesture of final reconciliation with a nation that had b
… Nelson Mandela begins his first visit to Israel, a gesture of final reconciliation with a nation that had b …
Ngwako Ramalepe, president of the SRC, Modjadji Teacher Training College, dies in police custody after first being assaulted by
… (1998). A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee. … Ngwako Ramalepe, president of the…
Anglo-Boer War: In a proclamation sent to Basutoland, President Steyn explains the defensive presence of commandos on the Bas
… President Steyn explains the defensive presence of commandos on the Bas …
Percy Albert Wagner, economic geologist and author of articles on diamonds, iron, tin, platinum and the Bushveld Igneous Comple
… D.J. et al. (eds) (1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v.11, p. 307. … Percy Albert Wagner, economic geologist and author of…
William Waldegrave Palmer Selbourne, British high commissioner in SA after Lord Milner, and governor of the Transvaal and Orang
… high commissioner in SA after Lord Milner, and governor of the Transvaal and Orang …
The Goldstone Commission reports the finding of a secret operational centre run by Military Intelligence and seizes plans to de
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The Goldstone Commission reports the…
Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr, generally known as "Onze Jan", dies in London. One of his various achievements was assisting in
… generally known as "Onze Jan", dies in London. One of his various achievements was assisting in …
The first president of Mauritania, Moktar Ould Daddah, dies in Paris. Some other sources give date as 14 October.
… The first president of Mauritania, Moktar Ould Daddah, dies in Paris. Some other …
Rebels, backed by foreign troops, enter Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo, ending President Pascal Lissouba’s four-month str
… by foreign troops, enter Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo, ending President Pascal Lissouba’s four-month str …
The United Nations Secretary-General accepts the credentials of the South African delegation led by Foreign Minister Pik Botha
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … United Nations Secretary-General accepts…
Moses Mbheki Mncane (Baba) Mabhida, trade unionist, politician and Umkhonto we Sizwe commander, is awarded the Soviet Order of
… Verwey, E.J. (ed) (1995). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.1 , Pretoria: HSRC, p. 147. … Umkhonto we Sizwe commander, is awarded the Soviet Order…
Dr Emil Cohen, geologist and discoverer of the first gold deposits at Lydenburg, northern Transvaal, is born in Denmark.
… Dr Emil Cohen, geologist and discoverer of the first gold deposits at Lydenburg, northern Transvaal, …
Anthony (Tony) Nkotsi, SA artist and currently (1988) head of the Printmaking Department at the Johannesburg Art Foundation, is
… Anthony (Tony) Nkotsi, SA artist and currently (1988) head of the Printmaking Department at the Johannesburg Art …
F.W. de Klerk announces the unconditional release of eight security prisoners. The eight are former ANC secretary-general Walte
… F.W. de Klerk announces the unconditional release of eight security prisoners. The eight are former ANC …
The ‘Afrikaanse Taalmonument’ (Afrikaans Language Monument), on the slope of Paarl Rock just outside Paarl, Western Cape, is in
… Taalmonument’ (Afrikaans Language Monument), on the slope of Paarl Rock just outside Paarl, Western Cape, is in …
An urgent resolution is considered by the United Nations Political Committee condemning the government of South Africa for its
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … Nations Political Committee condemning the…
Lord William Selbourne, British high commissioner in South Africa and governor of the Transvaal and Orange River Colonies, open
… British high commissioner in South Africa and governor of the Transvaal and Orange River Colonies, open …
One of the biggest faction fights ever recorded on the Witwatersrand, starts as a canteen brawl. Zulus, Shangaan, Chopis and
… One of the biggest faction fights ever recorded on the …