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Fresh detention orders are issued for seven opponents of the South African Government freed by a court on Friday. The seven, in
… Fresh detention orders are issued for seven opponents of the South African Government freed by a court on Friday. …
Thomas Mokopu Mofolo, Basuto author who tried to capture the customs and spirit of the African people, dies in Teyateyaneng, Ba
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 7, p. 485 … Basuto author who tried to capture the…
Parliament has been defrauded of about R17m by some MPs in the alleged voucher scam, according to SAA’s latest report.
… Parliament has been defrauded of about R17m by some MPs in the alleged voucher scam, …
The authorities release the leader of the Coloured Labour Party, the Rev. Allan Hendrickse, after holding him in prison for two
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The authorities release the leader of the…
Black Thursday, the first day of the stock market crash, which began the world-wide Great Depression. This event aggravated the
… Black Thursday, the first day of the stock market crash, which began the world-wide Great …
Olof Bergh, Swedish explorer at the Cape, returns to the Cape from his second journey of exploration, ordered by Governor Simon
… at the Cape, returns to the Cape from his second journey of exploration, ordered by Governor Simon …
An inquest into the death of Ernest Dipale, who had died in custody in Johannesburg Security Police headquarters in August 1982
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … An inquest into the death of Ernest Dipale, who had…
The Law on National Parks is passed and the name of Sabie Game Reserve is changed to the Kruger National Park.
… The Law on National Parks is passed and the name of Sabie Game Reserve is changed to the Kruger National Park. …
William Ewart Gladstone (W.E.G.) Louw, SA poet and literator and younger brother of N.P. van Wyk Louw, is born in Sutherland.
… (W.E.G.) Louw, SA poet and literator and younger brother of N.P. van Wyk Louw, is born in Sutherland. …
At least four policemen are apparently arrested and questioned about a burglary last week from the safes of the SAPS serious an
… and questioned about a burglary last week from the safes of the SAPS serious an …
Simon Hulumeni Gumede, Zulu chief and Minister of Works in the KwaZulu Government, 1983, is born in the Ubombo district, KwaZul
… Simon Hulumeni Gumede, Zulu chief and Minister of Works in the KwaZulu Government, 1983, is born in the …
Anglo-Boer War 2: The officially reported camp population of the White concentration camps is 116, 572 and the deaths for May a
… Anglo-Boer War 2: The officially reported camp population of the White concentration camps is 116, 572 and the deaths …
The British troopship Arniston is wrecked on the rocks at Waenhuiskrans(later called Arniston). 372 of the 378 people on board
… on the rocks at Waenhuiskrans(later called Arniston). 372 of the 378 people on board …
Dr Azar Paul Jammine, businessman and director of several companies, is born in Alexandria, Egypt. He arrived in SA in 1950.
… Hayes, S. (ed)(2000). Who's Who of Southern Africa 2001 ..., Graighall: Jonathan Ball. … Dr Azar Paul Jammine, businessman and director of several…
Craig Bishop of News 24 reports that Zimbabwe opposition party treasurer Roy Bennett has been denied asylum in South Africa, de
… Craig Bishop of News 24 reports that Zimbabwe opposition party treasurer …
Gregoire Boonzaier (96), one of South Africa’s foremost artists, dies at his home in Onrus River near Hermanus in the Western C
… Gregoire Boonzaier (96), one of South Africa’s foremost artists, dies at his home in Onrus …
The discovery of a virus that may cause Aids, the fatal disease sweeping through the world and Africa, is hailed as a "mon
… The discovery of a virus that may cause Aids, the fatal disease sweeping …
Rijkloff van Goens leaves Table Bay after a stay of one month to report on what has been accomplished at the Cape.
… Rijkloff van Goens leaves Table Bay after a stay of one month to report on what has been accomplished at the …
Several thousand mourners gather at a state funeral in Congo to pay tribute to 109 people killed in a series of mysterious airp
… in Congo to pay tribute to 109 people killed in a series of mysterious airp …
S.G. Sekano Ntoane, church moderator and pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church in Africa (DRCA), is born in Hebron, Pretoria. The
… Sonderling, N.E. (ed.) New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.2 , Pretoria: Vista. … S.G. Sekano Ntoane, church moderator and pastor of the Dutch…
With Idi Amin Dada seeking exile in Saudi Arabia, Yusufu Kironde Lule is installed as President of Uganda by neighbouring Tanza
… Arabia, Yusufu Kironde Lule is installed as President of Uganda by neighbouring Tanza …
Sir Robert Nelson Kotzé, mining engineer who did much to promote safety in mines and who became vice-chancellor of the U
… to promote safety in mines and who became vice-chancellor of the U …
Kamuzu Banda of Malawi, Africa’s longest ruling dictator with thirty years at the helm, concedes defeat to Bakili Muluzi in the
… Kamuzu Banda of Malawi, Africa’s longest ruling dictator with thirty years …
The entire family of Morgan Montoedi, five members, are killed in a petrol bomb attack on their home in Kagiso, West Rand.
… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, … The entire family of Morgan Montoedi, five…
About 5 000 people gather on the Parade in Cape town to protest against the decision of Lord Grey, British colonial minister, t
… on the Parade in Cape town to protest against the decision of Lord Grey, British colonial minister, t …
Anglo-Boer War 2: A squadron of Col. E.C. Bethune, under Capt. Geoff, runs into a well-placed ambush under Com. Blignaut at Sch
… Anglo-Boer War 2: A squadron of Col. E.C. Bethune, under Capt. Geoff, runs into a …
The expedition under August F. Beutler, which left the Cape at the end of February, reaches Boesmans River according to his jou
… under August F. Beutler, which left the Cape at the end of February, reaches Boesmans River according to his jou …
Louis Botha is to be the Union of South Africa’s first prime minister. Herbert Gladstone, governor-general, asks him to const
… Louis Botha is to be the Union of South Africa’s first prime minister. Herbert Gladstone, …
Du Prè Alexander, Earl of Caledon arrives in the Cape as SA’s first civilian governor. He instituted circuit courts in 1811.
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 2, p. 656 … Du Prè Alexander, Earl of Caledon arrives in…
F.B. Deemin, a gold digger of Johannesburg, is hanged in Australia for murdering his first wife and casting her in a cement blo
… F.B. Deemin, a gold digger of Johannesburg, is hanged in Australia for murdering his …