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Violence continued in Kwazulu-Natal. Thirty-seven murdered are reported on 22-23 June and fourteen on 24 June. The victims incl
… Violence continued in Kwazulu-Natal. Thirty-seven murdered are reported on 22-23 …
The South African Parliament votes to amend the Internal Security Act No. 74 of 1982. Police will in future need the permission
… the Internal Security Act No. 74 of 1982. Police will in future need the permission …
Former Liberian president Charles Taylor, whose war crimes trial before the Special Court of Sierra Leone is to be held in the
… before the Special Court of Sierra Leone is to be held in the …
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission refuses to accede to the NP demands and calls instead for urgent talks in order to reso
… to the NP demands and calls instead for urgent talks in order to reso …
Leonid Shvetsov of Russia sets a new recod of five hours, 20 minutes and 49 seconds in winning the 2007 Comrades Marathon Down
… sets a new recod of five hours, 20 minutes and 49 seconds in winning the 2007 Comrades Marathon Down …
The Status of the Transkei Bill passes its second reading in the Senate, despite opposition from the United Party and the Progr
… The Status of the Transkei Bill passes its second reading in the Senate, despite opposition from the United Party and …
Sybrandis Abbema (Sibrand), who visited the Cape in 1660 as V.O.C. commissioner and instructed Simon van der Stel to do all he
… Sybrandis Abbema (Sibrand), who visited the Cape in 1660 as V.O.C. commissioner and instructed Simon van der …
Dr Fabian Defu Ribeiro, medical practitioner assassinated with his wife by state agents in 1986, is awarded the Order of the Su
… practitioner assassinated with his wife by state agents in 1986, is awarded the Order of the Su …
John August Ion Agar-Hamilton, historian and Anglican priest of Scottish descent, who was born in Cairo and came with his paren
… and Anglican priest of Scottish descent, who was born in Cairo and came with his paren …
Following decisions by the ‘Committee of 81’ on 16 July and 30 July 1980, Coloured students suspend their boycott of schools in
… 1980, Coloured students suspend their boycott of schools in …
Trevor Wittes, arrested after the murder on four people in George and pretending to be paralysed after being shot by police, is
… Trevor Wittes, arrested after the murder on four people in George and pretending to be paralysed after being shot by …
The first ‘Burgerspond’, named after Pres. T.F. Burgers and made of gold from Pilgrim’s Rest, is handed in London to J.J. Pratt
… Burgers and made of gold from Pilgrim’s Rest, is handed in London to J.J. Pratt …
An Egyptian munitions ship, Star of Alexandria, explodes at the dockside in Bone, Algeria. 100 die, 160 are injured, and $20 mi
… ship, Star of Alexandria, explodes at the dockside in Bone, Algeria. 100 die, 160 are injured, and $20 mi …
The ANC, in an emergency meeting, calls for the dismissal of Law and Order Minister Adriaan Vlok and Defence Minister Magnus Ma
… The ANC, in an emergency meeting, calls for the dismissal of Law and …
A deal is proposed between the IFP and the ANC in Kwazulu-Natal aimed at stopping the conflict. The initiative has brought a de
… A deal is proposed between the IFP and the ANC in Kwazulu-Natal aimed at stopping the conflict. The …
Anglo-Boer War 2: The two-day Battle of Diamond Hill or Donkerhoek, started on the previous day, ends when darkness sets in a
… started on the previous day, ends when darkness sets in a …
The British Anti-Apartheid Movement (BAAM) holds an 11-hour rock concert at Wembley Stadium in London to pay tribute to Nelson
… (BAAM) holds an 11-hour rock concert at Wembley Stadium in London to pay tribute to Nelson …
Swapo wins the third general election in Namibia and President Sam Nujoma is elected for his third term of office as president.
… Swapo wins the third general election in Namibia and President Sam Nujoma is elected for his third …
Judicial Matters Amendment Act No 143 amending the Investigation of Serious Economic Offences Act No 117 of 1991 in order to re
… of Serious Economic Offences Act No 117 of 1991 in order to re …
Voters in South-West Africa/Namibia go to the polls to vote for a constituent assembly, which is to draw up a new constitution
… Voters in South-West Africa/Namibia go to the polls to vote for a …
Marshal Louis-Hubert Lyautey, the first French Resident General of Morocco, dies in France. His body is to be interred at Rabat
… the first French Resident General of Morocco, dies in France. His body is to be interred at Rabat …
This Day reports Premier S’bu Ndebele of KwaZulu-Natal has set up an urgent investigation into bombs discovered in the legislat
… has set up an urgent investigation into bombs discovered in the legislat …
A South African team of ninety-five leaves for the Barcelona Olympics, the first in which the country has been allowed to parti
… ninety-five leaves for the Barcelona Olympics, the first in which the country has been allowed to parti …
The British Foreign Secretary, Sir Alec Douglas-Home, makes a statement in the House of Commons on the question of arms for Sou
… Secretary, Sir Alec Douglas-Home, makes a statement in the House of Commons on the question of arms for Sou …
Jesse Engle, pioneer missionary is born. In 1898 he led the first party of five missionaries to Africa under sponsorship of the
… Jesse Engle, pioneer missionary is born. In 1898 he led the first party of five missionaries to Africa …
British Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock is held at gunpoint by security forces in Zimbabwe when his plane lands at the ‘wrong’
… leader Neil Kinnock is held at gunpoint by security forces in Zimbabwe when his plane lands at the ‘wrong’ …
Anglo-Boer War 2 Lieutenant-Colonel M.O. Little, commanding the 3rd Cavalry Brigade of 738 mounted men, is ordered in the direc
… the 3rd Cavalry Brigade of 738 mounted men, is ordered in the direc …
A grenade attack is launched on the ANC headquarters in Johannesburg. It is blamed by the ANC on a ‘third force’, and is linked
… A grenade attack is launched on the ANC headquarters in Johannesburg. It is blamed by the ANC on a ‘third force’, …
Anglo-Boer War 2: The Free State government is to dispense with the idea of a capital, and they become a government ‘in the fie
… with the idea of a capital, and they become a government ‘in the fie …
News Report and Resolution of the Conference of Chiefs and Leaders in the Cape Province Convened by the Government, September 18, 1935
… and Resolution of the Conference of Chiefs and Leaders in the Cape Province Convened by the Government, September …