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Macmillan, prime minister of Britain, delivers his ‘wind of change’ speech to members of both Houses of Parliament in Cape Town

… of change’ speech to members of both Houses of Parliament in Cape Town …

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The first meeting of the League of Nations takes place in Paris, with Pres. Woodrow Wilson of the USA as chairman.

… The first meeting of the League of Nations takes place in Paris, with Pres. Woodrow Wilson of the USA as chairman. …

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The Lusa news agency reports that torrential rains in northern Angola have damaged at least two bridges, knocked out power and

… The Lusa news agency reports that torrential rains in northern Angola have damaged at least two bridges, knocked …

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The National Party launches a ‘core values’ document in Pretoria. On the same day it is reported that the Provincial Affairs an

… The National Party launches a ‘core values’ document in Pretoria. On the same day it is reported that the …

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Bosman de Ravelli (Jan Gysbert Hugo Bosman), concert pianist and composer of the first Afrikaans art song in 1908, is born. H

… pianist and composer of the first Afrikaans art song in 1908, is born. H …

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The Piet Retief Manifesto, which sets out the reasons why the Voortrekkers are leaving the Cape Colony, is published in English

… the Voortrekkers are leaving the Cape Colony, is published in English …

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Five men are burned to death in Mdantsane, Ciskei. Mr M. Vellum escapes after already set alight with the five who died.

… Five men are burned to death in Mdantsane, Ciskei. Mr M. Vellum escapes after already set …

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Cassim Mahomed Lakhi is appointed lecturer in the Department of History of Art at the University College for Indians (now Unive

… Cassim Mahomed Lakhi is appointed lecturer in the Department of History of Art at the University College …

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Hans Anton Aschenborn, German painter and graphic artist who stayed for several years in Namibia and South Africa and who illus

… painter and graphic artist who stayed for several years in Namibia and South Africa and who illus …

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David Hume (66), explorer and big-game hunter, dies in Grahamstown. He came to the Cape with Benjamin Moodie’s Scotch settlers

… David Hume (66), explorer and big-game hunter, dies in Grahamstown. He came to the Cape with Benjamin Moodie’s …

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According to figures from the South African Police, the number of unrest-related deaths in Natal since 1 September 1987 up to t

… South African Police, the number of unrest-related deaths in Natal since 1 September 1987 up to t …

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Allan Hendrickse, leader of the Labour Party, replaces Carter Ebrahim as Minister of Education and Culture in the House of Repr

… Carter Ebrahim as Minister of Education and Culture in the House of Repr …

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City Press reports that (White) matriculants of the Menlo Park High School held a sit-in protest and handed a petition to the p

… matriculants of the Menlo Park High School held a sit-in protest and handed a petition to the p …

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Nine of the world’s poorer nations open talks in Lusaka, Zambia, on a joint strategy to break traditional trade links with Sout

… Nine of the world’s poorer nations open talks in Lusaka, Zambia, on a joint strategy to break traditional …

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An Avro York aircraft, en route from Johannesburg to London, lands in Nairobi, Kenya, after the machine was damaged when a swar

… York aircraft, en route from Johannesburg to London, lands in Nairobi, Kenya, after the machine was damaged when a swar …

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A Second Defence Amendment Bill passes its final stages in the House of Assembly, with the support of the entire opposition. Th

… A Second Defence Amendment Bill passes its final stages in the House of Assembly, with the support of the entire …

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Presidents Joaquim Chissano and Nelson Mandela sign an agreement to allow South African farmers to settle and farm land in Moza

… to allow South African farmers to settle and farm land in Moza …

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The General Election results in 123 seats for the National Party, 22 for the Conservative Party, 19 for the Progressive Federal

… The General Election results in 123 seats for the National Party, 22 for the Conservative …

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The Bulls convincingly beat the Reds 92-3 in a Super 14 match played on Loftus, Pretoria, following a 38-3 lead at half time. T

… The Bulls convincingly beat the Reds 92-3 in a Super 14 match played on Loftus, Pretoria, following a …

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Over 7,000 people attend a rally in Pretoria to mark the foundation on 4 May 1984 of the Afrikaner Volkswag (People’s Guard), a

… Over 7,000 people attend a rally in Pretoria to mark the foundation on 4 May 1984 of the …

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’Die Stem van Suid-Afrika’ (The Call of South Africa) is unanimously accepted as only official anthem in Parliament. The Englis

… Africa) is unanimously accepted as only official anthem in Parliament. The Englis …

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In reply to a letter by the Rev. John Ayliff, missionary amongst the Fingos (Mfengu), on behalf of this landless society, Sir B

… In reply to a letter by the Rev. John Ayliff, missionary …

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The National Party of Dr D.F. Malan wins 94 of the 156 seats and the opposition 62 in the general election.

… D.F. Malan wins 94 of the 156 seats and the opposition 62 in the general election. …

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Jozua Francois (Tom) Naudé, first president of the senate of the Republic of South Africa in 1961 and acting state presi

… president of the senate of the Republic of South Africa in 1961 and acting state presi …

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With Idi Amin Dada seeking exile in Saudi Arabia, Yusufu Kironde Lule is installed as President of Uganda by neighbouring Tanza

… With Idi Amin Dada seeking exile in Saudi Arabia, Yusufu Kironde Lule is installed as …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: In answer to a question by St John Brodrick, Lord Kitchener admits providing firearms to 10 053 Africans and

… Anglo-Boer War 2: In answer to a question by St John Brodrick, Lord Kitchener …

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Sir Robert Nelson Kotzé, mining engineer who did much to promote safety in mines and who became vice-chancellor of the U

… Kotzé, mining engineer who did much to promote safety in mines and who became vice-chancellor of the U …

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Thousands of Blacks take to the streets in South Africa to protest the assassination of There are calls amongst protesters for

… Thousands of Blacks take to the streets in South Africa to protest the assassination of There are …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Emily Hobhouse witnesses the clearing of Warrenton and the dispatch of people in open coal trucks. The people

… the clearing of Warrenton and the dispatch of people in open coal trucks. The people …

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The Australian Government announces that it would give an extra 8 million Australian Dollars in aid to South Africa over the ne

… that it would give an extra 8 million Australian Dollars in aid to South Africa over the ne …

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Macmillan, prime minister of Britain, delivers his ‘wind of change’ speech to members of both Houses of Parliament in Cape Town

The first meeting of the League of Nations takes place in Paris, with Pres. Woodrow Wilson of the USA as chairman.

The Lusa news agency reports that torrential rains in northern Angola have damaged at least two bridges, knocked out power and

The National Party launches a ‘core values’ document in Pretoria. On the same day it is reported that the Provincial Affairs an

Bosman de Ravelli (Jan Gysbert Hugo Bosman), concert pianist and composer of the first Afrikaans art song in 1908, is born. H

The Piet Retief Manifesto, which sets out the reasons why the Voortrekkers are leaving the Cape Colony, is published in English

Five men are burned to death in Mdantsane, Ciskei. Mr M. Vellum escapes after already set alight with the five who died.

Cassim Mahomed Lakhi is appointed lecturer in the Department of History of Art at the University College for Indians (now Unive

Hans Anton Aschenborn, German painter and graphic artist who stayed for several years in Namibia and South Africa and who illus

David Hume (66), explorer and big-game hunter, dies in Grahamstown. He came to the Cape with Benjamin Moodie’s Scotch settlers

According to figures from the South African Police, the number of unrest-related deaths in Natal since 1 September 1987 up to t

Allan Hendrickse, leader of the Labour Party, replaces Carter Ebrahim as Minister of Education and Culture in the House of Repr

City Press reports that (White) matriculants of the Menlo Park High School held a sit-in protest and handed a petition to the p

Nine of the world’s poorer nations open talks in Lusaka, Zambia, on a joint strategy to break traditional trade links with Sout

An Avro York aircraft, en route from Johannesburg to London, lands in Nairobi, Kenya, after the machine was damaged when a swar

A Second Defence Amendment Bill passes its final stages in the House of Assembly, with the support of the entire opposition. Th

Presidents Joaquim Chissano and Nelson Mandela sign an agreement to allow South African farmers to settle and farm land in Moza

The General Election results in 123 seats for the National Party, 22 for the Conservative Party, 19 for the Progressive Federal

The Bulls convincingly beat the Reds 92-3 in a Super 14 match played on Loftus, Pretoria, following a 38-3 lead at half time. T

Over 7,000 people attend a rally in Pretoria to mark the foundation on 4 May 1984 of the Afrikaner Volkswag (People’s Guard), a

’Die Stem van Suid-Afrika’ (The Call of South Africa) is unanimously accepted as only official anthem in Parliament. The Englis

In reply to a letter by the Rev. John Ayliff, missionary amongst the Fingos (Mfengu), on behalf of this landless society, Sir B

The National Party of Dr D.F. Malan wins 94 of the 156 seats and the opposition 62 in the general election.

Jozua Francois (Tom) Naudé, first president of the senate of the Republic of South Africa in 1961 and acting state presi

With Idi Amin Dada seeking exile in Saudi Arabia, Yusufu Kironde Lule is installed as President of Uganda by neighbouring Tanza

Anglo-Boer War 2: In answer to a question by St John Brodrick, Lord Kitchener admits providing firearms to 10 053 Africans and

Sir Robert Nelson Kotzé, mining engineer who did much to promote safety in mines and who became vice-chancellor of the U

Thousands of Blacks take to the streets in South Africa to protest the assassination of There are calls amongst protesters for

Anglo-Boer War 2: Emily Hobhouse witnesses the clearing of Warrenton and the dispatch of people in open coal trucks. The people

The Australian Government announces that it would give an extra 8 million Australian Dollars in aid to South Africa over the ne