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At least 21 people, under whom a child, die when hand grenades or bombs explode on three long distance buses in Uganda.
… grenades or bombs explode on three long distance buses in Uganda. …
The Motsuenyane Commission finds the ANC guilty of torture in its camps and calls for a public apology to people whose rights h
… The Motsuenyane Commission finds the ANC guilty of torture in its camps and calls for a public apology to people whose …
Harold Cressy, educationist and teacher who graduated with a BA degree at the end of 1910 and took the lead in establishing a C
… with a BA degree at the end of 1910 and took the lead in establishing a C …
Pieter Gert Wessel Grobler, director of the Land Bank, and Minister of Lands in the Hertzog cabinet, under whose auspices the S
… Grobler, director of the Land Bank, and Minister of Lands in the Hertzog cabinet, under whose auspices the S …
The Duke of Cornwall, later King George V of Britain, lays the corner stone of the St George cathedral in Cape Town.
… Britain, lays the corner stone of the St George cathedral in Cape Town. …
The State President Dr. Nicolaas J. Diederichs dies of a heart attack in Cape Town. Following an earlier heart attack on 12 Aug
… Dr. Nicolaas J. Diederichs dies of a heart attack in Cape Town. Following an earlier heart attack on 12 Aug …
Dr. Philip Blaiberg dies in South Africa, 19 months and 15 days after receiving a heart transplant, a survival record at the ti
… Dr. Philip Blaiberg dies in South Africa, 19 months and 15 days after receiving a …
The Executive Council of the ZAR announces in an official document that W.H. Struben is considered the real discoverer of the W
… The Executive Council of the ZAR announces in an official document that W.H. Struben is considered the …
The Executive Council of the ZAR announces in an official document that W.H. Struben is considered the real discoverer of the W
… The Executive Council of the ZAR announces in an official document that W.H. Struben is considered the …
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 …
Carlos the Jackal, freelance terrorist, is arrested in Sudan and flown to Paris for trial. He is eventually sentenced to life i
… Carlos the Jackal, freelance terrorist, is arrested in Sudan and flown to Paris for trial. He is eventually …
The chauffeur of Chief Mhlabunzima, who was a witness at the inquest into the Chief’s death, is killed in the Natal Midlands.
… a witness at the inquest into the Chief’s death, is killed in the Natal Midlands. …
Over 200 students at the University of Cape Town embark on a “sit in” to protest against government intervention that forced th
… students at the University of Cape Town embark on a “sit in” to protest against government intervention that forced th …
Fidel Castro, president of Cuba since 1976 who authorised the intervention of Cuban troops in the Angolan Civil War, is born.
… since 1976 who authorised the intervention of Cuban troops in the Angolan Civil War, is born. …
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 …
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 …
Carlos the Jackal, freelance terrorist, is arrested in Sudan and flown to Paris for trial. He is eventually sentenced to life i
… Carlos the Jackal, freelance terrorist, is arrested in Sudan and flown to Paris for trial. He is eventually …
In a statement on the National Peace Accord, the Human Rights Commission (HRC) of South Africa states that some 3,400 persons h
… In a statement on the National Peace Accord, the Human Rights …
Gangs of armed men kill at least twenty-six commuters on a train travelling between George Goch and Denver stations in Johannes
… a train travelling between George Goch and Denver stations in Johannes …
At least six persons are killed and 400 shacks destroyed during a night attack on a squatter camp in the township of Thokoza.
… shacks destroyed during a night attack on a squatter camp in the township of Thokoza. …
The highest temperature ever recorded in the world was 136.4 degrees Fahrenheit (58 degrees Celsius) on this day at El Azizia,
… The highest temperature ever recorded in the world was 136.4 degrees Fahrenheit (58 degrees …
During a three-day trip to Cuba, Mugabe says in Havana the amendments he signed into law on 9 September, marked "the liber
… During a three-day trip to Cuba, Mugabe says in Havana the amendments he signed into law on 9 September, …
Iranian President Rafsanjani arrives in South Africa as part of a six-nation tour of Sub-Saharan Africa amid opposition to it w
… Iranian President Rafsanjani arrives in South Africa as part of a six-nation tour of Sub-Saharan …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …