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The Indicator Project, based at the University of Natal, says more than 4000 people have died in political conflict since Septe
… University of Natal, says more than 4000 people have died in political conflict since Septe …
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the self-described planner and organiser of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Centre in New Y
… of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Centre in New Y …
Cricketer Daryll Cullinan sets the highest Test score by a South African batsman, scoring 275 not out against New Zealand in Au
… African batsman, scoring 275 not out against New Zealand in Au …
In his first public meeting since his appointment as leader of the National Party, F.W. de Klerk calls for a "Great Indaba
… In his first public meeting since his appointment as leader …
South Africa wins the third cricket test match against Pakistan in Port Elizabeth, Fanie de Villiers’ last match, with 259 runs
… Africa wins the third cricket test match against Pakistan in Port Elizabeth, Fanie de Villiers’ last match, with 259 …
The trial of eighteen suspected PAC members which began in December 1977 and has already taken over 100 court sessions, resumes
… The trial of eighteen suspected PAC members which began in December 1977 and has already taken over 100 court …
A great gathering of Xhosa chiefs occurs in King Williams Town, where Cape Governor Sir Harry Smith explains his Eastern Frontier policy
… A great gathering of Xhosa chiefs occurs in King Williams Town, where Cape Governor Sir Harry Smith …
A Survey of the South African Debate on the Decline of Socialism in Eastern Europe by Z. Pallo Jordan, September 1991, South Africa
… of the South African Debate on the Decline of Socialism in Eastern Europe by Z. Pallo Jordan, September 1991, South …
Mandela, Freed, Urges Step-Up In Pressure To End White Rule by Christopher S. Wren (The New York Times), 12 February 1990
… Mandela, Freed, Urges Step-Up In Pressure To End White Rule by Christopher S. Wren (The New …
Anglo-Boer War 2: Gen. Redvers Buller is dismissed as officer in command of the British forces, probably because of his defeat
… War 2: Gen. Redvers Buller is dismissed as officer in command of the British forces, probably because of his …
The Botswana police discover the bodies of eighteen people who had suffocated in the back of a truck driving from Zimbabwe to S
… discover the bodies of eighteen people who had suffocated in the back of a truck driving from Zimbabwe to S …
Three South Africans are sentenced to twenty-three years of prison in Angola because they assisted Unita rebels with their aero
… Africans are sentenced to twenty-three years of prison in Angola because they assisted Unita rebels with their aero …
The General Assembly of the United Nations include item on apartheid in the agenda by a vote of 45 to 6, with 8 abstentions.
… Assembly of the United Nations include item on apartheid in the agenda by a vote of 45 to 6, with 8 abstentions. …
Graca Machel, widow of Samora Machel and third wife of former president Nelson Mandela, is born in Gaza, Mozambique. Her year
… and third wife of former president Nelson Mandela, is born in Gaza, Mozambique. Her year …
Minister of National Education F.W. de Klerk announces curbs on universities in terms of which they can have their subsidies cu
… Education F.W. de Klerk announces curbs on universities in terms of which they can have their subsidies cu …
The Separate Amenities Act racially segregating public facilities is repealed by 105 votes to 38 with one abstention in the Hou
… is repealed by 105 votes to 38 with one abstention in the Hou …
Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate and a critic of the Nigerian government, returns to his homeland for the first time in four years
… government, returns to his homeland for the first time in four years …
Prince Harry, third in line to the British throne and known for his late-night parties, celebrates girlfriend Chelsy Davy’s 21s
… Prince Harry, third in line to the British throne and known for his late-night …
Minister of Foreign Affairs Pik Botha warns Unita leader Jonas Savimbi in Angola that South Africa will withdraw support for Un
… Foreign Affairs Pik Botha warns Unita leader Jonas Savimbi in Angola that South Africa will withdraw support for Un …
Minister of Foreign Affairs Pik Botha warns Unita leader Jonas Savimbi in Angola that South Africa will withdraw support for Un
… Foreign Affairs Pik Botha warns Unita leader Jonas Savimbi in Angola that South Africa will withdraw support for Un …
Milton Obote (81), Uganda’s former dictator who was first toppled by Idi Amin and overthrown again after a second stint in powe
… by Idi Amin and overthrown again after a second stint in powe …
A large crowd spends the night outside the Durban magistrate’s court in an all-night vigil for former deputy president Jacob Zu
… spends the night outside the Durban magistrate’s court in an all-night vigil for former deputy president Jacob Zu …
US jet fighters force an Egyptian airliner carrying hijackers of cruise ship Achille Lauro to land in Italy, where the hijacker
… carrying hijackers of cruise ship Achille Lauro to land in Italy, where the hijacker …
At least 4,500 people die when two earthquakes strike North West Algeria. In El-Asnam (formerly Orleansville) and its surroundi
… people die when two earthquakes strike North West Algeria. In El-Asnam (formerly Orleansville) and its surroundi …
President P.W. Botha makes a number of changes in the allocation of portfolios, but retains the post of Minister of Defence him
… President P.W. Botha makes a number of changes in the allocation of portfolios, but retains the post of …
Nandi, mother of Shaka and wife of Senzangakoma, dies of dysentery in her royal kraal at Mkinkini, halfway between modern Melmo
… of Shaka and wife of Senzangakoma, dies of dysentery in her royal kraal at Mkinkini, halfway between modern Melmo …
Anglo-Boer War 2: In a letter to King Bhunu of Swaziland, Commander-General Piet Joubert grants the king full powers, thus virt
… Anglo-Boer War 2: In a letter to King Bhunu of Swaziland, Commander-General …
South African artist and eminent portrait painter Neville Lewis is born in Cape Town. (Among his sitters were Field-Marshal Mon
… artist and eminent portrait painter Neville Lewis is born in Cape Town. (Among his sitters were Field-Marshal Mon …
SWAPO claims it was not responsible for placing landmines in the Caprivi Strip and that the guerrillas were not operating from
… SWAPO claims it was not responsible for placing landmines in the Caprivi Strip and that the guerrillas were not …
Sixteen schoolchildren and their bus driver are killed in Algeria when their bus is sprayed by gunfire at a false road block.
… Sixteen schoolchildren and their bus driver are killed in Algeria when their bus is sprayed by gunfire at a false …