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Anglo-Boer War 2: The Battle of Moedwil takes place, with the Boer forces under Gen. De la Rey and Kemp retreating after fierce
… Anglo-Boer War 2: The Battle of Moedwil takes place, with the Boer forces under Gen. De la …
In one of the worst winter storms ever, eighteen ships are wrecked in Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth, and fifty-eight lives are lost
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 9, p. 619 … In one of the worst winter storms ever,…
Ugandan military ruler Idi Amin, 78, who presided over an eight-year reign of terror from 1971-1979, where an estimated 300 000
… ruler Idi Amin, 78, who presided over an eight-year reign of terror from 1971-1979, where an estimated 300 000 …
The Olympic Games end in Athens with a spectacular fireworks display and SA 40th on the list of medal winners, after Hestrie Cl
… a spectacular fireworks display and SA 40th on the list of medal winners, after Hestrie Cl …
The 600-ton cargo ship The Duke of Northumberland, en route from Madras to London, is wrecked near Cape Agulhas, CC. No lives a
… The 600-ton cargo ship The Duke of Northumberland, en route from Madras to London, is wrecked …
Louis Thibault, SA architect of several well-known houses in the western Cape and also the Lutheran Church in Cape Town, is bor
… Louis Thibault, SA architect of several well-known houses in the western Cape and also the …
An ocean ferry owned and operated by Senegal capsizes off the coast of Gambia in the Atlantic Ocean, en route to the Senegalese
… ferry owned and operated by Senegal capsizes off the coast of Gambia in the Atlantic Ocean, en route to the Senegalese …
Jan van Riebeeck writes to Otto Jansz on Robben Island, enquiring about the number of sheep on the island and whether he needs
… to Otto Jansz on Robben Island, enquiring about the number of sheep on the island and whether he needs …
The sale of six state-owned provincial radio stations has realised R520 million, to be spend on reducing state debt, new infras
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The sale of six state-owned provincial…
The ANC and the Inkatha Freedom Party announce that they have held high-level talks in Durban to discuss ways of ending violenc
… they have held high-level talks in Durban to discuss ways of ending violenc …
Pieter Johannes Schoeman, SA author who is known for his sympathetic picturing of the Swazi, Zulu and San people, is born in Ut
… SA author who is known for his sympathetic picturing of the Swazi, Zulu and San people, is born in Ut …
Pieter Johannes Schoeman, SA author who is known for his sympathetic picturing of the Swazi, Zulu and San people, is born in Ut
… SA author who is known for his sympathetic picturing of the Swazi, Zulu and San people, is born in Ut …
Kevin Williams, member of a gang, dies in the regional court in Stellenbosch when his throat is cut while the court is in sessi
… Kevin Williams, member of a gang, dies in the regional court in Stellenbosch when …
It is announced that the referendum will be held on 2 November 1983, with the Whites being asked whether they are in favour of
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … with the Whites being asked whether they are in…
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York (the future King George V and his wife) arrive in Durban for a quick royal visit to N
… The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York (the future King George V and his wife) …
The four victorious allies of World War II (WWII) and the two Germanys formally end the war, signing a treaty that clear way fo
… Muller, C.F.J. (ed)(1981). Five Hundred years: a history of South Africa; 3rd rev. ed., Pretoria: Academica, p. 440. | … The four victorious allies of World…
Dr. Verwoerd is buried in Hero’s Acre, Pretoria. A crowd of some 250,000 people watches the mile-long cortege on its three-mile
… (1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … Dr. Verwoerd is buried in Hero’s Acre,…
WWII: According to an entry in the squadron’s diary, 28 Squadron of the SA Air Force is formed as a transport squadron at the S
… According to an entry in the squadron’s diary, 28 Squadron of the SA Air Force is formed as a transport squadron at the S …
Anglo-Boer War 2: The annexation of the Orange Free State is announced by Lord Roberts, and back-dated to coincide with the Que
… Anglo-Boer War 2: The annexation of the Orange Free State is announced by Lord Roberts, and …
Calvin Thusago, a reporter for SABC is stabbed to death by a mob of youths as they travel back from Sharpeville to film the des
… Thusago, a reporter for SABC is stabbed to death by a mob of youths as they travel back from Sharpeville to film the des …
Mr Nelson Mandela visits his family home at Qunu, 30km from Umtata and addresses a rally of 50 000 people in Umtata, sharing a
… South African Institute of Race Relations. (1990). Race Relations Survey 1989/90, Johannesburg: South African Institute of Race Relations, p. 528 … home at…
Zulu warriors ambush Petrus Lafras (Piet) Uys and his men at Italeni. Uys, his son Dirkie and seven of his followers are ki
… and his men at Italeni. Uys, his son Dirkie and seven of his followers are ki …
After the State President assents to the Transkei Flag Bill, the new ochre-red, white and green tri-colour of the Transkei is h
… Flag Bill, the new ochre-red, white and green tri-colour of the Transkei is h …
The UN Security Council declares the Congo River open again after two years and six months of war. The closure has affected foo
… the Congo River open again after two years and six months of war. The closure has affected foo …
Anglo-Boer War 2: The proposed peace proposals agreed on by a commission of five, Botha, De la Rey, De Wet and Hertzog, with Ki
… 2: The proposed peace proposals agreed on by a commission of five, Botha, De la Rey, De Wet and Hertzog, with Ki …
The first hijacking of a South African Airways plane takes place when two men hijack a SAA Boeing 727 tri-jet the Letaba en rou
… Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, … The first hijacking of a South African Airways…
Metrorail says more than 400 commuters have been arrested in Pretoria as part of an operation to bring order back to the train
… than 400 commuters have been arrested in Pretoria as part of an operation to bring order back to the train …
Metrorail says more than 400 commuters have been arrested in Pretoria as part of an operation to bring order back to the train
… than 400 commuters have been arrested in Pretoria as part of an operation to bring order back to the train …
Archaeologists discover the largest tomb ever in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. It is believed to be the resting place for the
… Archaeologists discover the largest tomb ever in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. It is believed to be the resting place …
The Fingo (Mfengu) leaders gather at Peddie in the presence of the Rev. John Ayliff to take the ‘Fingo Oath’, namely: To obey G
… Potgieter, D.J. et al. (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 7, p. 382 … The Fingo (Mfengu) leaders gather at Peddie…