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A Day of Prayer, called by NIC, is observed very widely. Indian businesses are closed at 1 pm, and many Indians take a resistan
… A Day of Prayer, called by NIC, is observed very widely. Indian …
The farm Turffontein in the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek is registered in the name of Abraham Smit. In the following sixteen yea
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 11, p.1. … the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek is registered…
The Job Creation Trust, aimed at raising millions for the relief of unemployment, is launched by SA’s three major trade union f
… Creation Trust, aimed at raising millions for the relief of unemployment, is launched by SA’s three major trade union f …
South Africa signs an agreement with Hungary on co-operation in the areas of culture, education, science and related fields and
… an agreement with Hungary on co-operation in the areas of culture, education, science and related fields and …
President Lucas Mangope of Bophuthatswana vows that the country would never be reunified with SA, because it has not become ind
… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1990). Race Relations Survey 1989/90 , Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, p. 437 ……
President Botha announces that his offer of release to Nelson Mandela still stands and that government is prepared to talk to t
… President Botha announces that his offer of release to Nelson Mandela still stands and that government …
Suppression of Communism Further Amendment Bill is approved by 106 votes to forty at its third reading. It is made retrospectiv
… Suppression of Communism Further Amendment Bill is approved by 106 votes …
James Filbert Sojane, sports administrator and pioneer in the taxi industry who strove to improve the image and operation of th
… Sonderling, N.E. (ed.) (1999). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.2 , Pretoria: Vista. … industry who strove to improve the image and operation of…
The Minister of Bantu Administration and Development, Dr. Connie Mulder, announces that he will in future be known as the Minis
… The Minister of Bantu Administration and Development, Dr. Connie Mulder, …
South Africa and Lesotho issue a joint statement that their respective territories are not to be used for acts of terrorism aga
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … their respective territories are not to be used for…
American Dr Jonas E. Salk announces new vaccine to immunise against polio, with the aid of which polio has been largely eradica
… new vaccine to immunise against polio, with the aid of which polio has been largely eradica …
Gunmen storm the military compound of President Eyadema in Loma, Togo, and kill his top military aide, then flee from governmen
… Gunmen storm the military compound of President Eyadema in Loma, Togo, and kill his top military …
Dr. Connie Mulder, in effect, accuses President Vorster of lying and states that the decision to found and finance ‘The Citizen
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Dr. Connie Mulder, in effect, accuses President…
Scores of people are believed injured when police fire teargas into a crowd in Soweto during a march to the Soweto City Council
… Scores of people are believed injured when police fire teargas into …
Joseph Kasavubu, first president of the Congo, dies in Boma, lower Congo. He was born in Tshela, Leopoldville Province, in 19
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 6, p. 310 … Joseph Kasavubu, first president of the Congo…
Six girls and three teachers of a primary school in Vereeniging die when the minibus in which they are travelling overturns bet
… Six girls and three teachers of a primary school in Vereeniging die when the minibus in …
Nominations for the elections close with candidates for the 165 seats in the House of Assembly being nominated as follows: Nati
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … close with candidates for the 165 seats in the…
Noby Ngombane, 38, head of the Free State governments policy monitoring and evaluation unit in the premier’s office, is shot de
… Noby Ngombane, 38, head of the Free State governments policy monitoring and …
Declaration by about 1,500 Mayors calling for the release of Nelson Mandela and all other South African political prisoners pub
… Declaration by about 1,500 Mayors calling for the release of Nelson Mandela and all other South African political …
The African People’s Liberation Army (APLA), armed section of the PAC, is disbanded in the Umtata stadium by Dr Stanley Mogoba.
… The African People’s Liberation Army (APLA), armed section of the PAC, is disbanded in the Umtata stadium by Dr Stanley …
Responding to the British Labour government’s re-imposition of an embargo on arms sales to South Africa, John Vorster tells Bri
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Responding to the British Labour government’s re…
The South African government announces that self-governing status is to be granted to the Caprivi region of South West Africa (
… status is to be granted to the Caprivi region of South West Africa ( …
The Deputy Leader of the Herstigte Nasionale Party (HNP), Jaap Marais, is committed for trial in the Pretoria Supreme Court on
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The Deputy Leader of the Herstigte Nasionale Party …
Hundreds of police in Assiut, Egypt storm two buildings where bomb-throwing extremists are holed up. At least eleven people are
… Hundreds of police in Assiut, Egypt storm two buildings where …
Two days of meetings start in Cape Town between Prime Ministers Vorster and Ian Smith, with discussions focusing on the d&eacut
… Two days of meetings start in Cape Town between Prime Ministers …
Percy Fisher, miner and unionist born in 1891 in Durham, England, is found dead inside Central Hall of Fordsburg with a bullet
… Verwey, E.J. (ed)(1995). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.1, Pretoria: HSRC. … 1891 in Durham, England, is found dead inside Central Hall of…
Chief Lucas Mangope is deposed as leader of Bophuthatswana. Dr. Tjaart van der Walt is appointed as the territory’s new adminis
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Chief Lucas Mangope is deposed as leader of…
About 10 000 people march to the president’s office in Thohoyandou, carrying a human skull believed to be that of a ritual murd
… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1990). Race Relations Survey 1989/90 , Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, p.536 … in…
Gen. H. C. Muller unveils a memorial for nine Boers who were killed in Anglo-Boer War 2. The memorial includes the name of Salm
… killed in Anglo-Boer War 2. The memorial includes the name of Salm …
Commander R.C. Dyer of the vessel MHS Industry reads the document annexing Walvis Bay and the surrounding area for Britain, aft
… Wilken, J.J.J. & Fox, G.J. (1978). The History of the Port and Settlement of Walvis Bay, 1878-1978 , Johannesburg: Perskor, p. 4 | The … Commander R.C. Dyer…