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Gen. J.C. Smuts is elected as premier in the fourth general election of the Union of South Africa. Burne: Chronicle of the Wo

… Gen. J.C. Smuts is elected as premier in the fourth general election of the Union of South Africa. …

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Days after the murder of professor Brian Hahn, another UCT academic Dr Lisbe Smuts-Smith, 47, is murdered in cold blood at her

… another UCT academic Dr Lisbe Smuts-Smith, 47, is murdered in cold blood at her …

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South Africa beats the West Indies with 50 runs in the seventh one-day cricket match at Centurion Park, to clinch the series 6-

… South Africa beats the West Indies with 50 runs in the seventh one-day cricket match at Centurion Park, to …

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The Venda Attorney General announces he has ordered an inquiry into the death of Mr. Muffle to be held in the Sibasa Magistrate

… ordered an inquiry into the death of Mr. Muffle to be held in the Sibasa Magistrate …

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, ‘Pik’ Botha, says in the House of Assembly that the Biko affair has done endless harm to South

… The Minister of Foreign Affairs, ‘Pik’ Botha, says in the House of Assembly that the Biko affair has done …

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Jan van Riebeeck delivers wood at Rondebosch in the Cape for the construction of a fort to defend the wheat fields of the Free

… Jan van Riebeeck delivers wood at Rondebosch in the Cape for the construction of a fort to defend the …

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President Thabo Mbeki has a narrow escape in Abuja when he is nearly hit by a car shortly after the African Union heads-of-stat

… President Thabo Mbeki has a narrow escape in Abuja when he is nearly hit by a car shortly after the …

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According to Nongqawuse’s prophecy to the Xhosa people, on this day the sun will rise and set again in the east and a whirlwind

… Xhosa people, on this day the sun will rise and set again in the east and a whirlwind …

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A White farmer, Davis Stevens, is shot dead in Zimbabwe by squatters occupying his land. He is the first White farmer to be kil

… A White farmer, Davis Stevens, is shot dead in Zimbabwe by squatters occupying his land. He is the first …

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Metrorail says more than 400 commuters have been arrested in Pretoria as part of an operation to bring order back to the train

… Metrorail says more than 400 commuters have been arrested in Pretoria as part of an operation to bring order back to …

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The Star reports that a police sergeant was shot dead in Osizweni township at Newcastle, Natal, by a man armed with an AK-47 ri

… The Star reports that a police sergeant was shot dead in Osizweni township at Newcastle, Natal, by a man armed with …

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Security forces round up more than 10,000 men in the biggest anti-Mau Mau operation since the state of emergency was declared i

… Security forces round up more than 10,000 men in the biggest anti-Mau Mau operation since the state of …

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James Earl Ray, who confessed to assassinating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr in 1968 and later insisted he was framed, dies at

… confessed to assassinating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr in 1968 and later insisted he was framed, dies at …

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João da Nova lands at Mossel Bay and leaves a stone with an inscription behind. The stone is now kept in the South African M

… a stone with an inscription behind. The stone is now kept in the South African M …

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Libya hands over to two former UN government agents to stand trial for the bombing of a Pan Am aircraft over Lockerbie in 1988.

… trial for the bombing of a Pan Am aircraft over Lockerbie in 1988. …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: The siege of Okiep in Namaqualand starts as Gen. Smuts demands the surrender of the town but is curtly reject

… Anglo-Boer War 2: The siege of Okiep in Namaqualand starts as Gen. Smuts demands the surrender of …

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Pieter Gijsbert van Noodt, governor at the Cape who allegedly died while four people were being hung on his order, is born in N

… while four people were being hung on his order, is born in N …

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George Rex (74), believed to be the son of George III and Hannah Lightfoot, who was banned to the Cape, dies in Knysna.

… III and Hannah Lightfoot, who was banned to the Cape, dies in Knysna. …

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The Merensteijn strands at Jutten Island at the west Cape coast and sinks with a cargo of gold and silver, which is salvaged in

… sinks with a cargo of gold and silver, which is salvaged in …

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Paul Nash equals the world record for the 100-metre sprint when he clocks 10 seconds at a meeting in Krugersdorp. He also runs

… 100-metre sprint when he clocks 10 seconds at a meeting in Krugersdorp. He also runs …

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Sir John Kotze, Chief Justice of the South African Republic and later Attorney-General of Rhodesia, dies in Cape Town at the ag

… Republic and later Attorney-General of Rhodesia, dies in Cape Town at the ag …

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James Earl Ray, who confessed to assassinating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr in 1968 and later insisted he was framed, dies at

… confessed to assassinating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr in 1968 and later insisted he was framed, dies at …

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Metrorail says more than 400 commuters have been arrested in Pretoria as part of an operation to bring order back to the train

… Metrorail says more than 400 commuters have been arrested in Pretoria as part of an operation to bring order back to …

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Metrorail says more than 400 commuters have been arrested in Pretoria as part of an operation to bring order back to the train

… Metrorail says more than 400 commuters have been arrested in Pretoria as part of an operation to bring order back to …

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Archaeologists discover the largest tomb ever in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. It is believed to be the resting place for the

… Archaeologists discover the largest tomb ever in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. It is believed to be the …

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Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel by David Ben-Gurion in Tel Aviv. Arab Legion of Trans-Jordan invades Pa

… Establishment of the State of Israel by David Ben-Gurion in Tel Aviv. Arab Legion of Trans-Jordan invades Pa …

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The Fingo (Mfengu) leaders gather at Peddie in the presence of the Rev. John Ayliff to take the ‘Fingo Oath’, namely: To obey G

… The Fingo (Mfengu) leaders gather at Peddie in the presence of the Rev. John Ayliff to take the ‘Fingo …

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Pule Herbert Isak Makgoe, ANC politician and member of Umkhonto we Sizwe, is born. He was arrested in 1986 and sentenced to fiv

… and member of Umkhonto we Sizwe, is born. He was arrested in 1986 and sentenced to fiv …

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Anglo-Boer War 1: A Boer force of 150 men storms Majuba and drives out 400 British troops in the decisive battle of the Anglo-T

… of 150 men storms Majuba and drives out 400 British troops in the decisive battle of the Anglo-T …

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The Chamber of XVII in Amsterdam orders that the Drommedaris, the Goede Hoop and the Reijger be fitted out for the proposed jou

… Pretoria News. 25th March 2003. Today in history … The Chamber of XVII in Amsterdam orders that the Drommedaris, the Goede Hoop and …

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Gen. J.C. Smuts is elected as premier in the fourth general election of the Union of South Africa. Burne: Chronicle of the Wo

Days after the murder of professor Brian Hahn, another UCT academic Dr Lisbe Smuts-Smith, 47, is murdered in cold blood at her

South Africa beats the West Indies with 50 runs in the seventh one-day cricket match at Centurion Park, to clinch the series 6-

The Venda Attorney General announces he has ordered an inquiry into the death of Mr. Muffle to be held in the Sibasa Magistrate

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, ‘Pik’ Botha, says in the House of Assembly that the Biko affair has done endless harm to South

Jan van Riebeeck delivers wood at Rondebosch in the Cape for the construction of a fort to defend the wheat fields of the Free

President Thabo Mbeki has a narrow escape in Abuja when he is nearly hit by a car shortly after the African Union heads-of-stat

According to Nongqawuse’s prophecy to the Xhosa people, on this day the sun will rise and set again in the east and a whirlwind

A White farmer, Davis Stevens, is shot dead in Zimbabwe by squatters occupying his land. He is the first White farmer to be kil

Metrorail says more than 400 commuters have been arrested in Pretoria as part of an operation to bring order back to the train

The Star reports that a police sergeant was shot dead in Osizweni township at Newcastle, Natal, by a man armed with an AK-47 ri

Security forces round up more than 10,000 men in the biggest anti-Mau Mau operation since the state of emergency was declared i

James Earl Ray, who confessed to assassinating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr in 1968 and later insisted he was framed, dies at

João da Nova lands at Mossel Bay and leaves a stone with an inscription behind. The stone is now kept in the South African M

Libya hands over to two former UN government agents to stand trial for the bombing of a Pan Am aircraft over Lockerbie in 1988.

Anglo-Boer War 2: The siege of Okiep in Namaqualand starts as Gen. Smuts demands the surrender of the town but is curtly reject

Pieter Gijsbert van Noodt, governor at the Cape who allegedly died while four people were being hung on his order, is born in N

George Rex (74), believed to be the son of George III and Hannah Lightfoot, who was banned to the Cape, dies in Knysna.

The Merensteijn strands at Jutten Island at the west Cape coast and sinks with a cargo of gold and silver, which is salvaged in

Paul Nash equals the world record for the 100-metre sprint when he clocks 10 seconds at a meeting in Krugersdorp. He also runs

Sir John Kotze, Chief Justice of the South African Republic and later Attorney-General of Rhodesia, dies in Cape Town at the ag

James Earl Ray, who confessed to assassinating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr in 1968 and later insisted he was framed, dies at

Metrorail says more than 400 commuters have been arrested in Pretoria as part of an operation to bring order back to the train

Metrorail says more than 400 commuters have been arrested in Pretoria as part of an operation to bring order back to the train

Archaeologists discover the largest tomb ever in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. It is believed to be the resting place for the

Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel by David Ben-Gurion in Tel Aviv. Arab Legion of Trans-Jordan invades Pa

The Fingo (Mfengu) leaders gather at Peddie in the presence of the Rev. John Ayliff to take the ‘Fingo Oath’, namely: To obey G

Pule Herbert Isak Makgoe, ANC politician and member of Umkhonto we Sizwe, is born. He was arrested in 1986 and sentenced to fiv

Anglo-Boer War 1: A Boer force of 150 men storms Majuba and drives out 400 British troops in the decisive battle of the Anglo-T

The Chamber of XVII in Amsterdam orders that the Drommedaris, the Goede Hoop and the Reijger be fitted out for the proposed jou