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The Ciskei is given self-government. Chief Justice Mabandla becomes Chief Minister, and the heads of the territory’s six depart
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … Justice Mabandla becomes Chief Minister, and the…
John Beaver Marks, teacher, trade unionist and political activist, who identified himself as an African though he was of Colour
… who identified himself as an African though he was of Colour …
The Second Polar Year Project (1 August 1932-31 August 1933) starts. The Union Weather Services of South Africa renders valuabl
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 7, p. 360 … 1932-31 August 1933) starts. The Union…
Willem Eduard Bok, government commissioner and sub-editor of De Volksstem is born in the Netherlands. Boksburg was later na
… Willem Eduard Bok, government commissioner and sub-editor of De Volksstem is born in the Netherlands. Boksburg was …
Germany rejects Britain’s call to effectively double aid for some of the world’s poorest countries, an adviser to Chancellor Ge
… rejects Britain’s call to effectively double aid for some of the world’s poorest countries, an adviser to Chancellor Ge …
The Chairman of Armscor announces that under an agreement with a French aviation company, Mirage III and F jet fighters will be
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … The Chairman of Armscor announces that under an…
In his first state of the nation address, South African President Thabo Mbeki promises to tackle rampaging crime. The nation’s
… In his first state of the nation address, South African President Thabo Mbeki …
Angolan, Cuban, South African and United States officials meet in Cairo, in search of independence for Namibia in tandem with a
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … and United States officials meet in Cairo, in…
Prime Minister Vorster holds talks with the United States Secretary of State, Dr. Kissinger, in West Germany (23-24 June).
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Vorster holds talks with the United States…
It is alleged that Pres. Mandela concluded a transaction of R2,7 billion with Col. Muammar Gaddafi, promising weapons from SA i
… It is alleged that Pres. Mandela concluded a transaction of R2,7 billion with Col. Muammar Gaddafi, promising weapons …
The UN resumes food distribution in Mogadishu, Somalia, ten days after fighting between UN troops and those of warlord Mohammed
… ten days after fighting between UN troops and those of warlord Mohammed …
Sir Henry Rider Haggard, author of King Solomon’s Mines and other adventure stories, mostly about Africa, is born in Norfolk, E
… Sir Henry Rider Haggard, author of King Solomon’s Mines and other adventure stories, mostly …
The Minister of Finance announces a change in the South African exchange rate practice. Henceforth the Rand is tied strictly to
… The Minister of Finance announces a change in the South African exchange …
Anglo-Boer War 2: “In a letter to St John Broderick, Secretary of War, Lord Kitchener declares, ‘It was a mistake to regard t
… War 2: “In a letter to St John Broderick, Secretary of War, Lord Kitchener declares, ‘It was a mistake to regard t …
The Star newspaper mentions that hundreds of Black people are leaving the Witwatersrand, especially for Natal, and calls it an
… The Star newspaper mentions that hundreds of Black people are leaving the Witwatersrand, especially for …
The Swaziland government welcomes South Africa’s offer to hand over parts of KaNgwane and KwaZulu to Swaziland, since, it claim
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … welcomes South Africa’s offer to hand over parts of…
The Minister of Defence denies that South African troops are supporting Portuguese armed forces in Mozambique, as alleged by FR
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The Minister of Defence denies that South African…
Sam Kahn announces in Parliament that the Communist Party of South African has disbanded. The announcement is made a few days b
… Muller, C.F.J. (ed)(1981). Five Hundred years: a history of South Africa; 3rd rev. ed., Pretoria: Academica, p. 493. | … Sam Kahn announces in Parliament…
Dr Mahomed Said Asvat, specialist physician, lecturer and author of articles on liver diseases and cancer, is born in Johannesb
… Hayes, S. (ed)(2000). Who's Who of Southern Africa 2001 ..., Graighall: Jonathan Ball. … Said Asvat, specialist physician, lecturer and author of articles…
Anglo-Boer War 2: The hopes of certain Blacks that the harsher Republican laws affecting Blacks will be repealed after Britis
… Anglo-Boer War 2: The hopes of certain Blacks that the harsher Republican laws affecting …
The United Nations Security Council is called into session at the urgent request of the African states. It issues a unanimous c
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … Council is called into session at the urgent…
About sixty armed burghers, revolting against the economic and Khoi-Khoi policy of the Company, occupy the drosdy in Swellendam
… | Muller, C.F.J. (ed)(1981). Five Hundred years: a history of South Africa; 3rd rev. ed., Pretoria: Academica, p. 99 … revolting against the economic and…
United Nations (UN) troops storm the headquarters of Somali warlord Mohammed Farah Aidid in Mogadishu, but he is not there.
… United Nations (UN) troops storm the headquarters of Somali warlord Mohammed Farah Aidid in Mogadishu, but he …
The Minister of Justice and Police, J.T. Kruger, announces his decision to appoint a one-man judicial commission in the person
… Muller, C.F.J. (ed)(1981). Five Hundred years: a history of South Africa; 3rd rev. ed., Pretoria: Academica, p. 534. … The Minister of Justice and Police, J…
The second day of the Soweto protest is marked by uncontrollable fury. Fires rage in townships throughout the country. Pupils s
… The second day of the Soweto protest is marked by uncontrollable fury. Fires …
A borehole on the Rand-Victoria mine near Germiston strikes the Main Reef of the Witwatersrand Gold Fields at 731 meters.
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 5, p. 229 … Rand-Victoria mine near Germiston strikes the…
On the anniversary of the Soweto uprising, police bar forty-seven local and overseas journalists from entering Soweto and tear
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … On the anniversary of the Soweto uprising, police…
Dr James Barry, British military surgeon and inspector-general of hospitals (later alleged to be a lady), arrives in Cape Town.
… Barry, British military surgeon and inspector-general of hospitals (later alleged to be a lady), arrives in Cape …
Testimony of the Rev. Z. R. Mahabane, President, Cape Province Native Congress, before the Select Committee on Native Affairs, June 15, 1920
… (Published in Minutes of Evidence, Select Committee on Native Affairs) … Testimony of the Rev. Z. R. Mahabane, President, Cape Province Native …
The chief of the SA defence force, Gen. Jannie Geldenhuys, announces that the Citizens Cooperation Bureau (CCB) will be disband
… The chief of the SA defence force, Gen. Jannie Geldenhuys, announces …