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Cecil John Rhodes makes his first will, leaving all his possessions to the British secretary of state for the colonies, in trus
… makes his first will, leaving all his possessions to the British secretary of state for the colonies, in trus …
The first of South Africa’s fleet of Gripen aircraft ordered to re-equip the SA National Defence Force is transported by road t
… The first of South Africa’s fleet of Gripen aircraft ordered to re-equip the SA National Defence Force is transported by road t …
Gas belching from the volcanic Lake Nyos in the remote mountains of Cameroon kills more than 1,200 people and injures 500.
… Gas belching from the volcanic Lake Nyos in the remote mountains of Cameroon kills more than 1,200 people …
The United States and Somalia sign an agreement giving US naval and air forces access to military facilities in the East Africa
… The United States and Somalia sign an agreement giving US naval and air forces access to military facilities in the East Africa …
The UN Security Council authorises the urgent stationing of an open number of UN observers in South Africa to help end violence
… The UN Security Council authorises the urgent stationing of an open number of UN observers in …
The first of South Africa’s fleet of Gripen aircraft ordered to re-equip the SA National Defence Force is transported by road t
… The first of South Africa’s fleet of Gripen aircraft ordered to re-equip the SA National Defence Force is transported by road t …
The death toll in the ambush of a refugee train by Angolan rebels rises to 252 after rescue workers identify 100 more bodies.
… The death toll in the ambush of a refugee train by Angolan rebels rises to 252 …
Herero Revolt: Von Estorff and Von der Heyde defeat the Ovaherero in the battle of Omatupa and prevent them from escaping in a
… Herero Revolt: Von Estorff and Von der Heyde defeat the Ovaherero in the battle of Omatupa and prevent them from escaping in a …
Germany apologises for the massacre of some 65 000 Hereros in South-West Africa (Namibia) by their soldiers during the 1904 reb
… Germany apologises for the massacre of some 65 000 Hereros in South-West Africa (Namibia) by their soldiers during the 1904 reb …
The first of the four Old Mutual Soweto Marathon Schools Challenge races takes place at Kagiso, in Soweto, with close to 1 500
… The first of the four Old Mutual Soweto Marathon Schools Challenge races …
Anglo-Boer War 2: End of the ‘first De Wet hunt’. De Wet’s entire force crosses the unoccupied Olifants Nek Pass near Rusten
… Cloete: The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology … Anglo-Boer War 2: End of the ‘first De Wet hunt’. De Wet’s entire force crosses the unoccupied Olifants Nek Pass…
During a visit to Paraguay by the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs (13-18 Aug.), four agreements on South Afr
… During a visit to Paraguay by the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs (13-18 Aug.), four agreements …
The death toll in the ambush of a refugee train by Angolan rebels rises to 252 after rescue workers identify 100 more bodies.
… The death toll in the ambush of a refugee train by Angolan rebels rises to 252 …
Herero Revolt: Von Estorff and Von der Heyde defeat the Ovaherero in the battle of Omatupa and prevent them from escaping in a
… Herero Revolt: Von Estorff and Von der Heyde defeat the Ovaherero in the battle of Omatupa and prevent them from escaping in a …
Herero Revolt: Von Estorff and Von der Heyde defeat the Ovaherero in the battle of Omatupa and prevent them from escaping in a
… Herero Revolt: Von Estorff and Von der Heyde defeat the Ovaherero in the battle of Omatupa and prevent them from escaping in a …
The soccer race has started to get "Winning Team 2010" off the ground and ready for action when South Africa hosts th
… The soccer race has started to get "Winning Team 2010" off the ground and ready for action when South Africa hosts th …
Justice van Wyk of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court is appointed as a one-man Commission to inquire into all aspects
… Justice van Wyk of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court is appointed as a one-man Commission to …
The first cases of Spanish Flu, also called ‘Great flu’ are diagnosed in Durban, starting the influenza epidemic in SA that kil
… The first cases of Spanish Flu, also called ‘Great flu’ are diagnosed in Durban, starting the influenza epidemic in SA that kil …
The first cases of Spanish Flu, also called ‘Great flu’ are diagnosed in Durban, starting the influenza epidemic in SA that kil
… The first cases of Spanish Flu, also called ‘Great flu’ are diagnosed in Durban, starting the influenza epidemic in SA that kil …
B.J. Vorster, former SA prime minister and state president is buried in the so-called Heroes’ Acre at the Dutch Reformed Church
… former SA prime minister and state president is buried in the so-called Heroes’ Acre at the Dutch Reformed Church …
Venda is declared independent in terms of the Republic of Venda Constitution Act 9 of 1979. Chief Mphephu is named as the first
… Venda is declared independent in terms of the Republic of Venda Constitution Act 9 of 1979. Chief Mphephu is named as the first …
Minister of Defence P.W. Botha announces in Cape Town that the posts of Secretary for Defence and Commandant-General of the Def
… Minister of Defence P.W. Botha announces in Cape Town that the posts of Secretary for Defence and Commandant-General of the Def …
Sydney Vernon Peterson, one of the prominent SA poets of the 1940s, is born in Riversdale, CP. His poems were translated into E
… Sydney Vernon Peterson, one of the prominent SA poets of the 1940s, is born in Riversdale, CP. His poems were …
The biggest gathering of world leaders in history takes place at the United Nations Millennium Summit in New York 150 heads of
… The biggest gathering of world leaders in history takes place at the United Nations Millennium Summit in New York 150 heads of …
At least 172 people are slain in Algeria in three incidents believed linked to the country’s upcoming election and to the long,
… are slain in Algeria in three incidents believed linked to the country’s upcoming election and to the long, …
Archbishop Desmond Tutu calls for the abolition of the death penalty and for amnesty for all people presently on death row, inc
… Archbishop Desmond Tutu calls for the abolition of the death penalty and for amnesty for all people presently on …
Sandile, Xhosa chief born in the Ciskei in 1820, is killed in Denge Forest in a skirmish with the Fingos under Capt. J. Lonsdal
… Sandile, Xhosa chief born in the Ciskei in 1820, is killed in Denge Forest in a skirmish with the Fingos under Capt. J. Lonsdal …
The schools’ boycott spreads to the Black townships and riot police are in action in Durban and Port Elizabeth. At Elsies River
… The schools’ boycott spreads to the Black townships and riot police are in action in Durban …
Rebel leader Abd al-Krim, based at Targuist in the Rif mountains of Morocco, surrenders to Marshal Philip Petain, leader of the
… Rebel leader Abd al-Krim, based at Targuist in the Rif mountains of Morocco, surrenders to Marshal Philip Petain, leader of the …
Anglo-Boer War 2: The British Secretary for War, St. John Broderick, tells the House of Commons that every effort is being made
… Anglo-Boer War 2: The British Secretary for War, St. John Broderick, tells the House of Commons that every effort is being made …