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Joseph Kabila is inaugurated as president of the DRC. Kabila is the country’s first democratically elected president in over fo

… Joseph Kabila is inaugurated as president of the DRC. Kabila is the country’s first democratically …

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Zimbabwean Nick Price, defending champion of the Nedbank Million Dollar Golf Tournament at Sun City, wins again when he beats T

… Zimbabwean Nick Price, defending champion of the Nedbank Million Dollar Golf Tournament at Sun City, …

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Twelve people are killed in Kathlehong, East Rand, as a result of the bloody feud between ANC Youth League and SDU.

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, … people are killed in Kathlehong, East Rand, as a result of the bloody feud between ANC Youth League and SDU. …

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Headman Tshabalala, SA singer and founder member of the group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, is shot and killed in a roadside argumen

… Headman Tshabalala, SA singer and founder member of the group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, is shot and killed in a …

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The Star reports that a Group Areas Bill, which sought to increase drastically the penalties for contravention of the Group Are

… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1989). Race Relations Survey 1988/89, Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, pp. xxxiii & xlvii … to increase drastically the penalties for contravention of the Group Are …

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SA signs the following four agreements with the US: economic, technical and related assistance; the program of the Peace Corps

… economic, technical and related assistance; the program of the Peace Corps …

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Egypt breaks off relations with Syria, Libya, Algeria, Iraq and South Yemen, all opponents of its peace moves with Israel.

… Syria, Libya, Algeria, Iraq and South Yemen, all opponents of its peace moves with Israel. …

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The International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (as amended), to which SA is a party, is signed in Washington, USA.

… The International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (as amended), to which SA is a party, is signed in …

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) joined the offices of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in South Africa

… United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) joined the offices of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in South …

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Major General Bantu Holomisa, who became head of a military state in Transkei after a coup in December 1987, lifts martial law

… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1989). Race Relations Survey 1988/89 , Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, p. 130 … Major General Bantu Holomisa, who became head of a military state in Transkei after a coup in December …

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Sir Leander Starr Jameson and about 500 Rhodesian police surrender at Doornkop, near Krugersdorp, after the failure of the Jame

… surrender at Doornkop, near Krugersdorp, after the failure of the Jame …

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Phatho, chief of the mixed XhosaHottentot (Khoi-Khoi) people the Gqunukwebe and his brother Kobe, sign a new treaty with Col. J

… Kruger, D.W. (ed)(1972). Dictionary of South African Biography, Cape Town: Human Sciences … Phatho, chief of the mixed XhosaHottentot (Khoi-Khoi) people the Gqunukwebe …

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Six injured South African survivors of the tsunami in Thailand arrive at Lanseria airport on board a rescue flight from Bangkok

… Six injured South African survivors of the tsunami in Thailand arrive at Lanseria airport on …

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A new award scheme for miners is implemented. The Inspectorate administers the scheme on behalf of the Mine Health and Safety C

… The Inspectorate administers the scheme on behalf of the Mine Health and Safety C …

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The SA cricket team beats the West Indies with nine wickets in Durban to lead 3-0 in the series of five.

… with nine wickets in Durban to lead 3-0 in the series of five. …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: The Battle of Helvetia near Machadodorp takes place, with the British under Major Cotton surrendering to Gene

… Anglo-Boer War 2: The Battle of Helvetia near Machadodorp takes place, with the British …

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The Rand Revolt begins with a strike by miners after announcements of wage reductions on the coaland gold-mines necessitated by

… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 9, p. 245. … Revolt begins with a strike by miners after announcements of wage reductions on the coaland gold-mines necessitated by …

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Albert Kimmerling, a visiting Frenchman, is the first person to fly in SA. He reaches a height of 6m at East London.

… is the first person to fly in SA. He reaches a height of 6m at East London. …

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In the Battle of the White Umfolozi, the Voortrekker commando is ambushed and nearly overpowered by a Zulu impi. Alexander Harv

… Muller, C.F.J. (ed)(1981). Five Hundred years: a history of South Africa; 3rd rev. ed., Pretoria: Academica, p. 167 | Kruger, D.W. (ed)(1972). Dictionary of South African Biography, Cape Town: Human Sciences … In the Battle of the White Umfolozi, the Voortrekker commando is ambushed …

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The Bondelswarts, a small tribe of Nama origin who settled at Warmbad, South West Africa about 1905, capitulates to the German

… The Bondelswarts, a small tribe of Nama origin who settled at Warmbad, South West Africa …

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Sir Henry George Elliot, chief landdros of the Transkei after whom the town Elliot was named, is born in Canada.

… Sir Henry George Elliot, chief landdros of the Transkei after whom the town Elliot was named, is born …

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Ex-Emperor Jean-Bédel Bokassa of the Central African Republic, CAR, is sentenced to death while in exile in France.

… Ex-Emperor Jean-Bédel Bokassa of the Central African Republic, CAR, is sentenced to death …

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The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, to which SA is a party, is signed in Montego Bay.

… The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, to which SA is a party, is signed in Montego Bay. …

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Gladstone Sewela, former Mandela United Football Club member, is found near Zeerust hanging from a tree the day of his release

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee. … member, is found near Zeerust hanging from a tree the day of his release …

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General Montgomery, commander of the Allied forces in North Africa, is advised that he will be appointed commandant for D-day.

… General Montgomery, commander of the Allied forces in North Africa, is advised that he will …

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Miss Marjorie Courtney-Latimer and Prof. J.L.B. Smith of Rhodes University identify the first coelacanth after it had been thou

… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 3, p. 292. … Miss Marjorie Courtney-Latimer and Prof. J.L.B. Smith of Rhodes University identify the first coelacanth after it …

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The lengthy trial of nine Black nationalist student leaders ends. They are found guilty under the Terrorism Act and sentenced t

… The lengthy trial of nine Black nationalist student leaders ends. They are …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: The inaugural meeting of the Burgher Peace Committee is held in Pretoria. Lord Kitchener discusses his concen

… Anglo-Boer War 2: The inaugural meeting of the Burgher Peace Committee is held in Pretoria. Lord …

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Robert Moffat, London Missionary Society missionary at Kuruman and father-in-law of David Livingstone, is born in Ormiston, Sco

… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 7, p. 484. … Missionary Society missionary at Kuruman and father-in-law of David Livingstone, is born in Ormiston, Sco …

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Justice John Foxcroft rejects the plea for acquittal of Allan Boesak’s defence and postpones the case until the following year.

… Justice John Foxcroft rejects the plea for acquittal of Allan Boesak’s defence and postpones the case until the …

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Joseph Kabila is inaugurated as president of the DRC. Kabila is the country’s first democratically elected president in over fo

Zimbabwean Nick Price, defending champion of the Nedbank Million Dollar Golf Tournament at Sun City, wins again when he beats T

Twelve people are killed in Kathlehong, East Rand, as a result of the bloody feud between ANC Youth League and SDU.

Headman Tshabalala, SA singer and founder member of the group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, is shot and killed in a roadside argumen

The Star reports that a Group Areas Bill, which sought to increase drastically the penalties for contravention of the Group Are

SA signs the following four agreements with the US: economic, technical and related assistance; the program of the Peace Corps

Egypt breaks off relations with Syria, Libya, Algeria, Iraq and South Yemen, all opponents of its peace moves with Israel.

The International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (as amended), to which SA is a party, is signed in Washington, USA.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) joined the offices of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in South Africa

Major General Bantu Holomisa, who became head of a military state in Transkei after a coup in December 1987, lifts martial law

Sir Leander Starr Jameson and about 500 Rhodesian police surrender at Doornkop, near Krugersdorp, after the failure of the Jame

Phatho, chief of the mixed XhosaHottentot (Khoi-Khoi) people the Gqunukwebe and his brother Kobe, sign a new treaty with Col. J

Six injured South African survivors of the tsunami in Thailand arrive at Lanseria airport on board a rescue flight from Bangkok

A new award scheme for miners is implemented. The Inspectorate administers the scheme on behalf of the Mine Health and Safety C

The SA cricket team beats the West Indies with nine wickets in Durban to lead 3-0 in the series of five.

Anglo-Boer War 2: The Battle of Helvetia near Machadodorp takes place, with the British under Major Cotton surrendering to Gene

The Rand Revolt begins with a strike by miners after announcements of wage reductions on the coaland gold-mines necessitated by

Albert Kimmerling, a visiting Frenchman, is the first person to fly in SA. He reaches a height of 6m at East London.

In the Battle of the White Umfolozi, the Voortrekker commando is ambushed and nearly overpowered by a Zulu impi. Alexander Harv

The Bondelswarts, a small tribe of Nama origin who settled at Warmbad, South West Africa about 1905, capitulates to the German

Sir Henry George Elliot, chief landdros of the Transkei after whom the town Elliot was named, is born in Canada.

Ex-Emperor Jean-Bédel Bokassa of the Central African Republic, CAR, is sentenced to death while in exile in France.

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, to which SA is a party, is signed in Montego Bay.

Gladstone Sewela, former Mandela United Football Club member, is found near Zeerust hanging from a tree the day of his release

General Montgomery, commander of the Allied forces in North Africa, is advised that he will be appointed commandant for D-day.

Miss Marjorie Courtney-Latimer and Prof. J.L.B. Smith of Rhodes University identify the first coelacanth after it had been thou

The lengthy trial of nine Black nationalist student leaders ends. They are found guilty under the Terrorism Act and sentenced t

Anglo-Boer War 2: The inaugural meeting of the Burgher Peace Committee is held in Pretoria. Lord Kitchener discusses his concen

Robert Moffat, London Missionary Society missionary at Kuruman and father-in-law of David Livingstone, is born in Ormiston, Sco

Justice John Foxcroft rejects the plea for acquittal of Allan Boesak’s defence and postpones the case until the following year.