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Bosman de Ravelli (Jan Gysbert Hugo Bosman), concert pianist and composer of the first Afrikaans art song in 1908, is born. H
… (Jan Gysbert Hugo Bosman), concert pianist and composer of the first Afrikaans art song in 1908, is born. H …
Charles Etienne Boniface, author of the first original drama published in South Africa, is born in Paris, France. In the dr
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 2, p. 408. … Charles Etienne Boniface, author of the…
The Star reports that the South African Council of Churches rejected the order that the organisation had to declare the identit
… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1989). Race Relations Survey 1988/89 , Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, p. 290 … The Star…
The South African Air Force is established, the first of the Commonwealth air forces. Lt-Col. Pierre van Ryneveld is appointed
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 1, p. 259; … The South African Air Force is established,…
Harold Cressy, educationist and teacher, is born at Rorke’s Drift. He was the only Black student of the South African College (
… Verwey, E.J. (ed)(1995). New Dictionary of South African Biography, v.1, Pretoria: HSRC. … is born at Rorke’s Drift. He was the only Black student of the…
The Bafana Bafana, SA soccer team, wins the Africa Cup of Nations Semi-finals versus Ghana 3-0 at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
… Maguire, R. & Said, N. (2004). 'Bafana Bafana: Team of the Decade,' Kick Off 1994-2004, Special Edition, p. 24 … The Bafana Bafana, SA soccer team, wins the…
According to figures from the South African Police, the number of unrest-related deaths in Natal since 1 September 1987 up to t
… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1990). Race Relations Survey 1989/90 , Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, p. 507 … to…
City Press reports that (White) matriculants of the Menlo Park High School held a sit-in protest and handed a petition to the p
… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1989). Race Relations Survey 1988/89 , Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, pp. 42 & 46 ……
Nine of the world’s poorer nations open talks in Lusaka, Zambia, on a joint strategy to break traditional trade links with Sout
… Nine of the world’s poorer nations open talks in Lusaka, Zambia, …
date of a warship payment, used as evidence in the infamous Arms deal corruption scandal that rocked the ANC led South African
… date of a warship payment, used as evidence in the infamous Arms …
At the opening of Parliament, President F.W. de Klerk warns that South Africa will be plunged into a Yugoslav style civil war i
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … At the opening of Parliament, President F.W. de…
The ANC announces that it has given President de Klerk a list of police officers believed to have participated in township viol
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … ANC announces that it has given President de Klerk…
Prime Minister Botha announces that general elections to the House of Assembly and the Provincial Councils will be held on 29 A
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Botha announces that general elections to…
Prof. Ben Marais (89), one of the first persons to denounce apartheid from within the Dutch Reformed Church, dies in Pretoria.
… Prof. Ben Marais (89), one of the first persons to denounce apartheid from within the …
A Marine Traffic Bill empowers the Minister of Transport Affairs to order ships to be stopped or searched if they are believed
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … A Marine Traffic Bill empowers the Minister…
A bank and twenty-five hostages are seized in Silverton, Pretoria. Two of the hostages die; several are injured; all three ANC
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … hostages are seized in Silverton, Pretoria. Two of…
Abram Fischer, Q.C., standing trial under the Suppression of Communism Act, fails to arrive in court, forfeits his bail and dis
… Abram Fischer, Q.C., standing trial under the Suppression of Communism Act, fails to arrive in court, forfeits his bail …
Louis Schmidt (62), ex Springbok, captain of the Northern Transvaal rugby team and the original ‘Blou Bul’ (Blue Bull), dies in
… Louis Schmidt (62), ex Springbok, captain of the Northern Transvaal rugby team and the original ‘Blou …
Former State President P.W. Botha appears in court in George because of his refusal to testify before the Truth and Reconciliat
… President P.W. Botha appears in court in George because of his refusal to testify before the Truth and Reconciliat …
Anglo-Boer War 2: Lord Frederick S. Roberts arrives at the Cape, replacing Sir Redvers Buller as commander-in-chief of the Brit
… Burne, J. (ed)(1989). Chronicle of the World, (Sl): Longman Chronicle | Cloete, P.G. (2000). … Cape, replacing Sir Redvers Buller as commander-in-chief of…
An estimated 500 people suspected of being rebels have been executed by Congo government forces in Stanleyville in six weeks si
… An estimated 500 people suspected of being rebels have been executed by Congo government forces …
The Boer generals report back in Pretoria after a campaign in Europe to procure aid for the reconstruction of the country after
… a campaign in Europe to procure aid for the reconstruction of the country after …
The cockpit voice-recorder of the SAA Helderberg, which crashed into the Indian Ocean off Mauritius, is recovered from the airc
… The cockpit voice-recorder of the SAA Helderberg, which crashed into the Indian Ocean …
Pretoria High Court Judge Nkola Motata is arrested for drunk driving after he drove into a wall north of Johannesburg. He resis
… for drunk driving after he drove into a wall north of Johannesburg. He resis …
The cricket team of South Africa suffers an innings defeat in the second test against Australia in Sydney. Shane Warne take
… The cricket team of South Africa suffers an innings defeat in the second test …
The Van Riebeeck festival, commemorating the settlement of Whites in South Africa 300 years ago, is officially opened by dr D.F
… The Van Riebeeck festival, commemorating the settlement of Whites in South Africa 300 years ago, is officially opened …
Stompie Sepei is taken from the Methodist manse in Orlando by Jerry Richardson, former coach of the Mandela United football tea
… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1990). Race Relations Survey 1989/90 , Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, p. liv … manse in…
Donald Woods, editor of the East London Daily Dispatch, escapes to Lesotho through the Caledon River on his way to London.
… Donald Woods, editor of the East London Daily Dispatch, escapes to Lesotho through …
In a New Year message, Prime Minister Verwoerd emphasises that South African policy is one of non-interference in the issues be
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997 , … Verwoerd emphasises that South African policy is…
Sudan, angered by the Archbishop of Canterbury’s visit to the rebel-held south, orders the British ambassador to leave the coun
… Sudan, angered by the Archbishop of Canterbury’s visit to the rebel-held south, orders the …