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Samuel Bonnin Hobson, SA author, dies in Grahamstown. Together with his brother, G.C. Hobson, they formed a unique example of c

… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v.Â 5, p. 546 … his brother, G.C. Hobson, they formed a unique example of c …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Battle of Elands River: British Gen. Carrington retreats to the Marico River and Zeerust, Western Transvaal

… Anglo-Boer War 2: Battle of Elands River: British Gen. Carrington retreats to the …

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The United States sends a Marine company into Monrovia, Liberia’s capital, to evacuate US citizens because of a rebel threat to

… Liberia’s capital, to evacuate US citizens because of a rebel threat to …

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Simultaneous attacks by Algerian rebels against French targets in the Constantine district of Algeria have resulted in over 500

… rebels against French targets in the Constantine district of Algeria have resulted in over 500 …

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The Prime Minister meets for four hours in Cape Town with a delegation of politicians from the Coloured Representative Council

… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … meets for four hours in Cape Town with a delegation of politicians from the Coloured Representative Council …

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Nigeria’s Federal troops have launched a major offensive against multiple targets in Biafra. Despite claims of 2,000 people bei

… against multiple targets in Biafra. Despite claims of 2,000 people bei …

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The Defence Minister, J.J. Fouché, announces that the striking power of the Defence Force has been increased twenty-fold

… Minister, J.J. Fouché, announces that the striking power of the Defence Force has been increased twenty-fold …

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The Defence Minister, J.J. Fouché, announces that the striking power of the Defence Force has been increased twenty-fold

… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … Minister, J.J. Fouché, announces that the striking power of the Defence Force has been increased twenty-fold …

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IFP political director, Ziba Jiyane, is appointed secretary-general of the party at its annual general conference in Ulundi.

… director, Ziba Jiyane, is appointed secretary-general of the party at its annual general conference in Ulundi. …

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The ‘Committee of 81’, representing all Coloured schools and colleges in the Western Cape, decides to end class boycotts.

… The ‘Committee of 81’, representing all Coloured schools and colleges in the …

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Europeans and Americans are reportedly fleeing Biafra, the oil rich eastern region of Nigeria, as more Nigerian Federal troops

… are reportedly fleeing Biafra, the oil rich eastern region of Nigeria, as more Nigerian Federal troops …

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Thomas Edward Lawrence, called Lawrence of Arabia (1888-1935), British adventurer, soldier, and author, is born in Tremadoc, Wa

… Thomas Edward Lawrence, called Lawrence of Arabia (1888-1935), British adventurer, soldier, and …

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Jack Penn, sculptor and one of the world’s best-known plastic and reconstruction surgeons, is born in Cape Town.

… Jack Penn, sculptor and one of the world’s best-known plastic and reconstruction …

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Athlete Mbulaeni Mulaudzi (800m) leads the SA team at the spectacular opening of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

… (800m) leads the SA team at the spectacular opening of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. …

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Sam de Beer, former leader of the National Party in Gauteng, resigns and joins the United Democratic Movement (UDM).

… Sam de Beer, former leader of the National Party in Gauteng, resigns and joins the …

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Umkhonto and ZAPU guerrillas engaged Rhodesian forces in Wankie (now Hwange) Game Reserve, near border of Zambia and Botswana.

… forces in Wankie (now Hwange) Game Reserve, near border of Zambia and Botswana. …

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The third rugby test of the series between SA and New Zealand ends in a tie with 11 points each.

… The third rugby test of the series between SA and New Zealand ends in a tie with …

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The Central African Republic (former Oubangi-Shari) gains independence from France with David Dacko, the cousin of the former P

… independence from France with David Dacko, the cousin of the former P …

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Sydney Smith Bell, judge in the Cape Colony, is appointed as chief justice and president of the legislative assembly.

… Cape Colony, is appointed as chief justice and president of the legislative assembly. …

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Under the Suppression of Communism Amendment Bill tabled in Parliament, any attorney or advocate who has committed an offence u

… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Under the Suppression of Communism Amendment Bill tabled in Parliament, any …

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Roman Catholic Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo of Zambia, who in May married Maria Sung in a ceremony performed by the Unification

… Roman Catholic Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo of Zambia, who in May married Maria Sung in a ceremony …

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UN forces kill seven Somali gunmen who shot at a surveillance helicopter, as militias of warlord Mohammed Farah Aidid intensify

… gunmen who shot at a surveillance helicopter, as militias of warlord Mohammed Farah Aidid intensify …

Testimony of Saul Msane, Sprinkhaan, and Jonas Mapope before the Eastern Transvaal Natives Land Committee, October 23, 1917 [Extracts]

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’Rekord’ announces that Robert Liefeldt, men’s gymnastics coach and seasoned judge of the All Africa Games and Commonwealth Gam

… Robert Liefeldt, men’s gymnastics coach and seasoned judge of the All Africa Games and Commonwealth Gam …

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The minister of Education and Development, Dr Gerrit Viljoen, states in Parliament that action was being taken against schools

… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1989). Race Relations Survey 1988/89 , Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, p. 255 … The minister of Education and Development, Dr Gerrit Viljoen, states in …

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Second military coup in Nigeria by northern army officers. Ibo head of military government Major-General Johnson Aguiyi-Iro

… coup in Nigeria by northern army officers. Ibo head of military government Major-General Johnson Aguiyi-Iro …

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Recruitment of Indians into the South African Defence Force (SADF) begins under Colonel Morris. Another source gives the date a

… Recruitment of Indians into the South African Defence Force (SADF) begins …

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The municipality of Pretoria announces that the eleven autonomous city councils are going to merge to form Tshwane Metro.

… The municipality of Pretoria announces that the eleven autonomous city …

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The Deputy Minister of Bantu Administration and Education, Punt Janson, invites guidance in humanising the pass laws and influx

… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … The Deputy Minister of Bantu Administration and Education, Punt Janson, invites …

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Albert Zafy, the top opposition leader in Madagascar is arrested and thousands of his supporters protest in a central square.

… opposition leader in Madagascar is arrested and thousands of his supporters protest in a central square. …

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Samuel Bonnin Hobson, SA author, dies in Grahamstown. Together with his brother, G.C. Hobson, they formed a unique example of c

Anglo-Boer War 2: Battle of Elands River: British Gen. Carrington retreats to the Marico River and Zeerust, Western Transvaal

The United States sends a Marine company into Monrovia, Liberia’s capital, to evacuate US citizens because of a rebel threat to

Simultaneous attacks by Algerian rebels against French targets in the Constantine district of Algeria have resulted in over 500

The Prime Minister meets for four hours in Cape Town with a delegation of politicians from the Coloured Representative Council

Nigeria’s Federal troops have launched a major offensive against multiple targets in Biafra. Despite claims of 2,000 people bei

The Defence Minister, J.J. Fouché, announces that the striking power of the Defence Force has been increased twenty-fold

The Defence Minister, J.J. Fouché, announces that the striking power of the Defence Force has been increased twenty-fold

IFP political director, Ziba Jiyane, is appointed secretary-general of the party at its annual general conference in Ulundi.

The ‘Committee of 81’, representing all Coloured schools and colleges in the Western Cape, decides to end class boycotts.

Europeans and Americans are reportedly fleeing Biafra, the oil rich eastern region of Nigeria, as more Nigerian Federal troops

Thomas Edward Lawrence, called Lawrence of Arabia (1888-1935), British adventurer, soldier, and author, is born in Tremadoc, Wa

Jack Penn, sculptor and one of the world’s best-known plastic and reconstruction surgeons, is born in Cape Town.

Athlete Mbulaeni Mulaudzi (800m) leads the SA team at the spectacular opening of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

Sam de Beer, former leader of the National Party in Gauteng, resigns and joins the United Democratic Movement (UDM).

Umkhonto and ZAPU guerrillas engaged Rhodesian forces in Wankie (now Hwange) Game Reserve, near border of Zambia and Botswana.

The third rugby test of the series between SA and New Zealand ends in a tie with 11 points each.

The Central African Republic (former Oubangi-Shari) gains independence from France with David Dacko, the cousin of the former P

Sydney Smith Bell, judge in the Cape Colony, is appointed as chief justice and president of the legislative assembly.

Under the Suppression of Communism Amendment Bill tabled in Parliament, any attorney or advocate who has committed an offence u

Roman Catholic Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo of Zambia, who in May married Maria Sung in a ceremony performed by the Unification

UN forces kill seven Somali gunmen who shot at a surveillance helicopter, as militias of warlord Mohammed Farah Aidid intensify

Testimony of Saul Msane, Sprinkhaan, and Jonas Mapope before the Eastern Transvaal Natives Land Committee, October 23, 1917 [Extracts]

’Rekord’ announces that Robert Liefeldt, men’s gymnastics coach and seasoned judge of the All Africa Games and Commonwealth Gam

The minister of Education and Development, Dr Gerrit Viljoen, states in Parliament that action was being taken against schools

Second military coup in Nigeria by northern army officers. Ibo head of military government Major-General Johnson Aguiyi-Iro

Recruitment of Indians into the South African Defence Force (SADF) begins under Colonel Morris. Another source gives the date a

The municipality of Pretoria announces that the eleven autonomous city councils are going to merge to form Tshwane Metro.

The Deputy Minister of Bantu Administration and Education, Punt Janson, invites guidance in humanising the pass laws and influx

Albert Zafy, the top opposition leader in Madagascar is arrested and thousands of his supporters protest in a central square.