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Dr Hendrik Johannes van der Bijl, SA industrialist who laid the foundation for the establishment of Escom and Iscor, is born in
… Dr Hendrik Johannes van der Bijl, SA industrialist who laid the foundation for the establishment of Escom and Iscor, is born in …
Violence erupts in Paarl when about 200 Blacks march in the early hours from Mbekweni and attack the police station where sever
… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 10, p. 458. … Violence erupts in Paarl when about 200 Blacks march in the early…
Instructions are issued to all magistrates in Zululand to assemble the chiefs in their areas, to explain the new poll-tax law.
… are issued to all magistrates in Zululand to assemble the chiefs in their areas, to explain the new poll-tax law. …
Comdt-Gen. Piet Joubert attacks Venda Chief Mpefu’s main kraal during the Mpefu War (also called Magato War). The sub-chiefs su
… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 7, p. 627 … Piet Joubert attacks Venda Chief Mpefu’s main kraal during the Mpefu…
World Food Program warns the UN Security Council that a record 38 million people were at risk of starvation in Africa. The sout
… World Food Program warns the UN Security Council that a record 38 million people were at risk of starvation in Africa. The sout …
Colin Mark de Sousa, who donned a SADF uniform and gained entry into the premises of the Wits Command to make a surveillance of
… de Sousa, who donned a SADF uniform and gained entry into the premises of the Wits Command to make a surveillance of …
Laban Nkete (36), member of the SA marathon team that competed in the IAAF World Championships in Edmonton, Canada in 2001, is
… Laban Nkete (36), member of the SA marathon team that competed in the IAAF World Championships in Edmonton, Canada in 2001, is …
Flames roar through the cruise ship Achille Lauro off Somalia. The ship, which was hijacked by PLO terrorists in 1985, sinks tw
… Flames roar through the cruise ship Achille Lauro off Somalia. The ship, which was hijacked by PLO terrorists in 1985, sinks …
Thomas Mokopu Mofolo, Basuto author who tried to capture the customs and spirit of the African people, is born in Khojane, Basu
… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 7, p. 485 … Thomas Mokopu Mofolo, Basuto author who tried to capture the customs…
In the worst disaster on the accident-prone Egyptian railways in more than fifteen years, 75 people are killed and 76 injured w
… In the worst disaster on the accident-prone Egyptian railways in more than fifteen …
Gen. Manie (Salomon Gerhardus) Maritz, member of the brave Danie Theron scout corps in Anglo-Boer War 2 and one of the leaders
… Gen. Manie (Salomon Gerhardus) Maritz, member of the brave Danie Theron scout corps in Anglo-Boer War 2 and one of the leaders …
WWII: Dan Pienaar gains distinction in an attack on the Italian outpost of El Wak and is awarded the Distinguished Service Orde
… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 8, p. 553. … WWII: Dan Pienaar gains distinction in an attack on the Italian…
Edries Burton, Santos soccer player who was awarded Kick Off’s accolade for the Most Appearances of the Decade, is born in Heid
… Said, N. (2004). 'Edries Burton: Most Appearances of the Decade,' Kick Off 1994-2004, Special Edition, p. 33. … soccer player who was awarded Kick Off’s…
Anglo-Boer War 2: Winston Churchill climbs over the yard wall of the State Model School in Pretoria where he has been imprisone
… Cloete, P.G. (2000). The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology, Pretoria: Lapa | Wallis, F. … Anglo-Boer War 2: Winston Churchill climbs over the yard wall of the…
On his last voyage of discovery in the Resolution and the Discovery, Capt. James Cook finds a group of islands, which he named
… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 7, p. 205 … On his last voyage of discovery in the Resolution and the Discovery,…
James Dube, a minor Zulu chief converted by the Rev. Daniel Lindley, is ordained as minister. James was the father of John Lang
… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 7, p. 469; | Kruger, D.W. (ed)(1972). Dictionary of South African Biography,…
Robert Koch, German scientist who visited SA to investigate the causes of rinderpest, is born in Germany. He was awarded the No
… Robert Koch, German scientist who visited SA to investigate the causes of rinderpest, is born in Germany. He was awarded the No …
Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli, the first Black African to win the Nobel Peace Prize, collects his prize for 1960 in Oslo, Norway.
… Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli, the first Black African to win the Nobel Peace Prize, collects his prize for 1960 in Oslo, …
In a meeting between Pres. Mbeki and Pres. Hu Jintao of China in the Union Buildings, Pretoria, the two leaders agree to intens
… between Pres. Mbeki and Pres. Hu Jintao of China in the Union Buildings, Pretoria, the two leaders agree to intens …
Israelis sink a 700-ton Egyptian minelayer in the Gulf of Suez in reprisal for the sinking of two Israeli ships at Elath.
… Israelis sink a 700-ton Egyptian minelayer in the Gulf of Suez in reprisal for the sinking of two Israeli ships at Elath. …
Helen Elizabeth Martins, artist known for her queer sculptures at the Owl House in the Karoo village of Nieu Bethesda, is born
… Martins, artist known for her queer sculptures at the Owl House in the Karoo village of Nieu Bethesda, is born …
Dingane, stripped of his kingship after he and his Zulu warriors are vanquished at the battle of Magongo at the Umkuzi River, f
… kingship after he and his Zulu warriors are vanquished at the battle of Magongo at the Umkuzi River, f …
The Citizen reports that an alleged member of the SADF, Isaiah Moyo, was convicted in Lusaka, Zambia, on three counts of espion
… The Citizen reports that an alleged member of the SADF, Isaiah Moyo, was convicted in Lusaka, Zambia, on …
Top officials from the ANC, Azapo, the PAC and Inkatha appear at a joint rally to appeal for warring factions in Bekkersdal to
… Meer, F. (ed)(1993). The Codesa file . Durban: Madiba Publishers, p. 33 | … Top officials from the ANC, Azapo, the PAC and Inkatha appear at a joint rally to…
The British capture Benghazi in Libya for the first time; they hold it until April but are then forced to evacuate, recapturing
… The British capture Benghazi in Libya for the first time; they hold it until April but are then forced …
A large section of the Coalbrook mine near Sasolburg caves in and traps 435 miners, the worst mine disaster in South African hi
… A large section of the Coalbrook mine near Sasolburg caves in and traps 435 miners, the worst mine disaster in South African hi …
Comet McNaught, reported to be the brightest comet visible from earth in the last thirty years, is seen at its brightest in d
… Comet McNaught, reported to be the brightest comet visible from earth in the last thirty years, is seen at its brightest in d …
As the rent boycott continues, The Star suggests that there are four categories of people not paying rent: those refusing to pa
… As the rent boycott continues, The Star suggests that there are four categories of people …
Gabriel Adolf Ode is born in Schiedam, the Netherlands. Ode was the acting secretary of education in South Africa in 1891. He w
… Gabriel Adolf Ode is born in Schiedam, the Netherlands. Ode was the acting secretary of education in South Africa in 1891. He …
The two Libyan defendants charged in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, plead innocent at a pre-tr
… The two Libyan defendants charged in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, …