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Dr. Frederik van Zyl Slabbert is chosen as the Leader of the Opposition Progressive Federal Party (PFP) in succession to Colin

… Leader of the Opposition Progressive Federal Party (PFP) in succession to Colin …

William Ledwaba (16) is killed during a bomb attack on his home in Atteridgeville, Pretoria. 18 September, given as the date of

… Ledwaba (16) is killed during a bomb attack on his home in Atteridgeville, Pretoria. 18 September, given as the date …

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The notorious Foster gang under leadership of William Foster, who stole and raided from 1912 to 1914, commit suicide in Johanne

… who stole and raided from 1912 to 1914, commit suicide in Johanne …

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The explorer John Speke (37), first White man to reach the origin of the Nile River, kills himself in a shooting accident.

… man to reach the origin of the Nile River, kills himself in a shooting accident. …

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The ANC has come out the biggest winner in the municipal councillor floor-crossing period, notching up at least 290 councillors

… The ANC has come out the biggest winner in the municipal councillor floor-crossing period, notching …

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Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, first president of the Transvaal elected in 1857 and founder of Pretoria, is born on the farm Preto

… Wessel Pretorius, first president of the Transvaal elected in 1857 and founder of Pretoria, is born on the farm Preto …

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Anglo-Boer War 2 -In the Free State, Lieutenant-General E.L. Elliot’s drive ends. At the cost of only three British casualties,

… Anglo-Boer War 2 -In the Free State, Lieutenant-General E.L. Elliot’s drive …

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Anglo-Boer War 2 -In the Free State, Lieutenant-General E.L. Elliot’s drive ends. At the cost of only three British casualties,

… Anglo-Boer War 2 -In the Free State, Lieutenant-General E.L. Elliot’s drive …

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A unique referendum in British Cameroon is carried out with support from UN. The Northern part of British Cameroon votes to joi

… A unique referendum in British Cameroon is carried out with support from UN. The …

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The Berlin Airlift, which delivers 2m tons of food and fuel to West Berliners while circumventing a Soviet blockade, and in whi

… West Berliners while circumventing a Soviet blockade, and in whi …

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Sir Henry Ernest Gascoyne (Gascoigne) Bulwer (77), governor of Natal after whom the town Bulwer was named, dies in Norfolk, Eng

… of Natal after whom the town Bulwer was named, dies in Norfolk, Eng …

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Col. Robert Jacob Gordon, Dutch officer and explorer of Scottish descent, after whom Gordon’s Bay is called, is born in Doesbur

… descent, after whom Gordon’s Bay is called, is born in Doesbur …

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Proposals for the consolidation of ‘homelands’ in the Transvaal, which will have the effect of reducing twenty-six or twenty-se

… Proposals for the consolidation of ‘homelands’ in the Transvaal, which will have the effect of reducing …

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His Majesty, the King of Malaysia, officially opens the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur. Teams of South Africa also take par

… King of Malaysia, officially opens the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur. Teams of South Africa also take par …

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Following unrest and rioting in the townships, the Minister of Law and Order prohibits all meetings of more than two persons, d

… Following unrest and rioting in the townships, the Minister of Law and Order prohibits all …

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Nicolaas Jacobus de Wet, politician and Chief Justice of the Union of South Africa, is born in Aliwal North district, CC.

… and Chief Justice of the Union of South Africa, is born in Aliwal North district, CC. …

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Lady Elizabeth Somerset, wife of Governor Lord Charles Somerset, dies at Newlands House, Cape Town. She is buried in the Groote

… Somerset, dies at Newlands House, Cape Town. She is buried in the Groote …

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Simon Mann is sentenced to seven years in jail by a Zimbabwean court on weapons charges. The two pilots get sixteen months

… Simon Mann is sentenced to seven years in jail by a Zimbabwean court on weapons charges. The two …

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Fresh detention orders are issued for seven opponents of the South African Government freed by a court on Friday. The seven, in

… African Government freed by a court on Friday. The seven, in …

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Thomas Mokopu Mofolo, Basuto author who tried to capture the customs and spirit of the African people, dies in Teyateyaneng, Ba

… capture the customs and spirit of the African people, dies in Teyateyaneng, Ba …

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Parliament has been defrauded of about R17m by some MPs in the alleged voucher scam, according to SAA’s latest report.

… Parliament has been defrauded of about R17m by some MPs in the alleged voucher scam, according to SAA’s latest report. …

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Ndamase, son of Pondo chief Faku and first paramount chief of Western Pondoland, dies. In 1869 Governor Sir Philip Wodehouse at

… Faku and first paramount chief of Western Pondoland, dies. In 1869 Governor Sir Philip Wodehouse at …

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Explorer and navigator Vasco da Gama arrives in Lisbon after completing his voyage to India around the Cape of Good Hope.

… Explorer and navigator Vasco da Gama arrives in Lisbon after completing his voyage to India around the …

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Algeria closes its border with Morocco in an escalating dispute over the arrest of two Algerians accused of plotting to attack

… Algeria closes its border with Morocco in an escalating dispute over the arrest of two Algerians …

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Three men accused of plotting to kidnap African National Congress leaders in London and then flying them to South Africa claim

… of plotting to kidnap African National Congress leaders in London and then flying them to South Africa claim …

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Lord Milner arrives back in Cape Town and the Cape Ministry produces a list of complaints to substantiate their opinion that th

… Lord Milner arrives back in Cape Town and the Cape Ministry produces a list of …

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Eighty-four African would-be immigrants drown off Mauritania after their boats sank in an attempt to reach Spain’s Canary Islan

… immigrants drown off Mauritania after their boats sank in an attempt to reach Spain’s Canary Islan …

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John August Ion Agar-Hamilton, historian and Anglican priest of Scottish descent, is born in Cairo, Egypt and arrived with his

… historian and Anglican priest of Scottish descent, is born in Cairo, Egypt and arrived with his …

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The first British Empire Games are held at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The event is now called the British Commonwealth Games in

… The event is now called the British Commonwealth Games in …

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The Nieuwe Republiek, with Lucas Meyer as president, is established in northern Natal, on land awarded to them by Dinizulu (Din

… Republiek, with Lucas Meyer as president, is established in northern Natal, on land awarded to them by Dinizulu (Din …

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Dr. Frederik van Zyl Slabbert is chosen as the Leader of the Opposition Progressive Federal Party (PFP) in succession to Colin

William Ledwaba (16) is killed during a bomb attack on his home in Atteridgeville, Pretoria. 18 September, given as the date of

The notorious Foster gang under leadership of William Foster, who stole and raided from 1912 to 1914, commit suicide in Johanne

The explorer John Speke (37), first White man to reach the origin of the Nile River, kills himself in a shooting accident.

The ANC has come out the biggest winner in the municipal councillor floor-crossing period, notching up at least 290 councillors

Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, first president of the Transvaal elected in 1857 and founder of Pretoria, is born on the farm Preto

Anglo-Boer War 2 -In the Free State, Lieutenant-General E.L. Elliot’s drive ends. At the cost of only three British casualties,

Anglo-Boer War 2 -In the Free State, Lieutenant-General E.L. Elliot’s drive ends. At the cost of only three British casualties,

A unique referendum in British Cameroon is carried out with support from UN. The Northern part of British Cameroon votes to joi

The Berlin Airlift, which delivers 2m tons of food and fuel to West Berliners while circumventing a Soviet blockade, and in whi

Sir Henry Ernest Gascoyne (Gascoigne) Bulwer (77), governor of Natal after whom the town Bulwer was named, dies in Norfolk, Eng

Col. Robert Jacob Gordon, Dutch officer and explorer of Scottish descent, after whom Gordon’s Bay is called, is born in Doesbur

Proposals for the consolidation of ‘homelands’ in the Transvaal, which will have the effect of reducing twenty-six or twenty-se

His Majesty, the King of Malaysia, officially opens the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur. Teams of South Africa also take par

Following unrest and rioting in the townships, the Minister of Law and Order prohibits all meetings of more than two persons, d

Nicolaas Jacobus de Wet, politician and Chief Justice of the Union of South Africa, is born in Aliwal North district, CC.

Lady Elizabeth Somerset, wife of Governor Lord Charles Somerset, dies at Newlands House, Cape Town. She is buried in the Groote

Simon Mann is sentenced to seven years in jail by a Zimbabwean court on weapons charges. The two pilots get sixteen months

Fresh detention orders are issued for seven opponents of the South African Government freed by a court on Friday. The seven, in

Thomas Mokopu Mofolo, Basuto author who tried to capture the customs and spirit of the African people, dies in Teyateyaneng, Ba

Parliament has been defrauded of about R17m by some MPs in the alleged voucher scam, according to SAA’s latest report.

Ndamase, son of Pondo chief Faku and first paramount chief of Western Pondoland, dies. In 1869 Governor Sir Philip Wodehouse at

Explorer and navigator Vasco da Gama arrives in Lisbon after completing his voyage to India around the Cape of Good Hope.

Algeria closes its border with Morocco in an escalating dispute over the arrest of two Algerians accused of plotting to attack

Three men accused of plotting to kidnap African National Congress leaders in London and then flying them to South Africa claim

Lord Milner arrives back in Cape Town and the Cape Ministry produces a list of complaints to substantiate their opinion that th

Eighty-four African would-be immigrants drown off Mauritania after their boats sank in an attempt to reach Spain’s Canary Islan

John August Ion Agar-Hamilton, historian and Anglican priest of Scottish descent, is born in Cairo, Egypt and arrived with his

The first British Empire Games are held at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The event is now called the British Commonwealth Games in

The Nieuwe Republiek, with Lucas Meyer as president, is established in northern Natal, on land awarded to them by Dinizulu (Din