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Zairian rebels order 20 000 Rwandan refugees camped on the outskirts of Kisangani to move south, and relief workers begin the a
… order 20 000 Rwandan refugees camped on the outskirts of Kisangani to move south, and relief workers begin the a …
The Rev. Daniel Lindley institutes the first congregation of the Dutch Reformed Church in the Orange Free State, which makes it
… The Rev. Daniel Lindley institutes the first congregation of the Dutch Reformed Church in the Orange Free State, which …
Nearly one hundred officers and men of Wood’s column are killed in a desperate fight against a Zulu impi on Hlobane Mountain du
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 2, p. 598. | … Nearly one hundred officers and men of…
In the worst bus accident in SA history, a school bus with seventy-six learners of Hoërskool Vorentoe plunges into the Westden
… in SA history, a school bus with seventy-six learners of Hoërskool Vorentoe plunges into the Westden …
India announces that a preliminary conference will be held on 6 February 1950 in Cape Town to discuss the procedure of the prop
… on 6 February 1950 in Cape Town to discuss the procedure of the prop …
South Africa’s tour of the British Isles finishes on an upbeat note as Jake White’s experimental young side takes Scotland apar
… South Africa’s tour of the British Isles finishes on an upbeat note as Jake …
Richard Philip (Dick) King, pioneer settler of Natal who travelled nearly 1 000 km on horseback in ten days to deliver dispatch
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 6, p. 396. … Richard Philip (Dick) King, pioneer settler…
Ten people die in an attack by the IFP on the launching of an ANC branch in Appelbosch, Natal North Coast.
… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, … Ten people die in an attack by the IFP on…
Zacharias Wagenaer, successor of Jan van Riebeeck, writes to the Lords 17 suggesting that sixty-seven families be sent back to
… Zacharias Wagenaer, successor of Jan van Riebeeck, writes to the Lords 17 suggesting that …
It is announced that French doctors have made a major break-through, which may lead to the invention of a HIV/Aids vaccine.
… a major break-through, which may lead to the invention of a HIV/Aids vaccine. …
The P.K. le Roux Dam (now Vanderkloof Dam), an integral part of the Orange River development project to provide electric power,
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … P.K. le Roux Dam (now Vanderkloof Dam), an integral…
Governor Bruno von Schuckmann of German South-West Africa is succeeded by Dr Theodor Zeits, who occupied the post until 1915.
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 10, p. 175. … Governor Bruno von Schuckmann of German…
In line with the Record of Understanding reached between the SAG and ANC, forty-two political prisoners are released. The Natio
… In line with the Record of Understanding reached between the SAG and ANC, forty-two …
Judgement starts in the Delmas trial. Mr Justice K. van Dijkhorst states that the state has proved that a dominant part of the
… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1989). Race Relations Survey 1988/89, Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, p. 571 … states…
Sir Andrew Smith, explorer and founder of the museum now known as the South African Museum, is born in Roxburgshire, England.
… Sir Andrew Smith, explorer and founder of the museum now known as the South African Museum, is born …
WWII: South African armoured cars take part in the pursuit of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel’s Afrika Korps as it retreats towards
… WWII: South African armoured cars take part in the pursuit of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel’s Afrika Korps as it retreats …
The World Health Organisation announces that a new case of the Ebola virus has been confirmed in the Ivory Coast. Ebola killed
… The World Health Organisation announces that a new case of the Ebola virus has been confirmed in the Ivory Coast. …
Giriyondo border post opens. Tourists can now travel through the Kruger National Park to Mozambique. The border post is part of
… National Park to Mozambique. The border post is part of …
The US state department says it hopes South Africa’s withdrawal from Angola will be followed by the withdrawal of all foreign f
… withdrawal from Angola will be followed by the withdrawal of all foreign f …
Gé Korsten, popular SA singer, is born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. He came to SA at the age of nine years.
… in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. He came to SA at the age of nine years. …
It is announced that White, Coloured and Asian workers affiliated to the Trade Union Council of South Africa (TUCSA) have voted
… and Asian workers affiliated to the Trade Union Council of South Africa (TUCSA) have voted …
Walter Sisulu, John Mavuso, Moses Kotane, Marks Ramitloa and Betty du Toit attend a Christmas party in aid of the high treason
… Ramitloa and Betty du Toit attend a Christmas party in aid of the high treason …
The United South African National Party, also known as the United Party, is officially formed with the fusion of the National P
… | Muller, C.F.J. (ed)(1981). Five Hundred years: a history of South Africa; 3rd rev. ed., Pretoria: Academica, p. 429. … as the United Party, is officially…
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) celebrates its 18th anniversary with a goal to become the first union forma
… The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) celebrates its 18th …
Afrikaans poet, Breyten Breytenbach, is released from prison after serving seven of the nine years to which he was sentenced in
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Breytenbach, is released from prison after serving…
Vic Toweel, of South Africa, sets a record for knockdowns in a title fight in Johannesburg, South Africa. He floors Danny O’Sul
… Vic Toweel, of South Africa, sets a record for knockdowns in a title …
South Africa officially starts celebrating World Aids Day, to be marked on the first of December each year, when the Department
… celebrating World Aids Day, to be marked on the first of December each year, when the Department …
Samuel Edward Krune Mqhayi, Xhosa poet and prose writer, and a member of the Xhosa Bible revision board, is born in Gqumahashe
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 7, p. 628 … Krune Mqhayi, Xhosa poet and prose writer,…
The NP retains three House of Assembly seats in by-elections, with reduced majorities, losing ground to right-wing parties oppo
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The NP retains three House of Assembly seats in by…
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi says he will not surrender two Libyans accused of bombing Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotl
… Gaddafi says he will not surrender two Libyans accused of bombing Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotl …