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William Cotton Oswell, scout who saw the Victoria Falls with David Livingstone, is born in Worthing, England.
… William Cotton Oswell, scout who saw the Victoria Falls with David Livingstone, is born in …
AWB (Afrikaner Resistance Movement) leader Eugene TerreBlanche is convicted of attempted murder and assault in the Magistrates
… is convicted of attempted murder and assault in the Magistrates …
The White-led South African government commits itself to scrapping dozens of laws restricting movements of Blacks.
… The White-led South African government commits itself to …
Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) leader Yasser Arafat survives a plane crash in the Sahara desert during a sand storm. T
… (PLO) leader Yasser Arafat survives a plane crash in the Sahara desert during a sand storm. T …
Twelve people are killed when their bus leaves the road in Van Rhyn’s Pass near Vanrhynsdorp, Namaqualand.
… Twelve people are killed when their bus leaves the road in Van Rhyn’s Pass near Vanrhynsdorp, Namaqualand. …
South Africa signs treaty with Denmark, Norway and Sweden on the temporary amendment of 1958 air agreements.
… Africa signs treaty with Denmark, Norway and Sweden on the temporary amendment of 1958 air agreements. …
Foreign Minister ‘Pik’ Botha, whose portfolio now includes the South African Information Services, promises to give opposition
… Foreign Minister ‘Pik’ Botha, whose portfolio now includes the South African Information Services, promises to give …
ARMSCOR’s Chairman announces that South Africa has produced a world-beating 155-millimetre artillery system the G5 gun.
… produced a world-beating 155-millimetre artillery system the G5 gun. …
Minister of Defence P.W. Botha presents a White Paper outlining defence policy and justifying the increased expenditure which n
… a White Paper outlining defence policy and justifying the increased expenditure which n …
The Mandela document: A document presented by Nelson Mandela to P.W. Botha before their meeting on 5 July 1989
… The Mandela document: A document presented by Nelson Mandela …
Laurie Wilmot, former EP cricket captain, appears in the Grahamstown court on charges of rape of minors.
… Laurie Wilmot, former EP cricket captain, appears in the Grahamstown court on charges of rape of minors. …
Sir Ernest Oppenheimer (77), financier, mining and industrial magnate who founded the Anglo American Corporation and politician
… (77), financier, mining and industrial magnate who founded the Anglo American Corporation and politician …
General Joseph-Désiré Mobutu ousts President Kasavubu in his second military coup in the Congo (Now Zaire).
… Bute, E.L. & Harmer, H.J.P. (1997). The Black Handbook, London: Cassell. … ousts President Kasavubu in his second military coup in the Congo (Now Zaire). …
Vuminkosi Zulu, S.A. sculptor is born in Kranskop, KwaZulu, Natal. Johannesburg Art Gallery: The Neglected Tradition, p. 134 g
… in Kranskop, KwaZulu, Natal. Johannesburg Art Gallery: The Neglected Tradition, p. 134 g …
Archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu, delivering the second annual Nelson Mandela Lecture in Johannesburg issues a stern warning th
… Archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu, delivering the second annual Nelson Mandela Lecture in Johannesburg …
Somali villagers, isolated for weeks by flooding, finally receive aid from boats travelling down the Juba river.
… flooding, finally receive aid from boats travelling down the Juba river. …
Petrus van der Spuy, the first clergyman to be born in SA, is born in Cape Town.
… Petrus van der Spuy, the first clergyman to be born in SA, is born in Cape Town. …
Helen Suzman, member of Parliament for Houghton, is elected as national president of the Progressive Federal Party.
… for Houghton, is elected as national president of the Progressive Federal Party. …
Leaders of the four ‘independent’ homelands meet central government representatives in Pretoria, chaired by President P.W. Both
… Leaders of the four ‘independent’ homelands meet central government …
The Transvaal National Party leadership election produces a decisive win for Dr. Andries Treurnicht, Deputy Minister of Plural
… The Transvaal National Party leadership election produces a …
Sir John Carruthers Beattie, first rector of the University of Cape Town, is born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
… Sir John Carruthers Beattie, first rector of the University of Cape Town, is born in Dumfriesshire, …
Daniël Francois du Toit, founder member of the Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners, is born in Daljosafat, CC.
… Daniël Francois du Toit, founder member of the Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners, is born in Daljosafat, …
The Bophuthatswana Legislative Assembly concludes a two-day Special Session during which it formally votes to open negotiations
… The Bophuthatswana Legislative Assembly concludes a two-day …
Dr Jurgens van Olselen, a clinical psychologist testifying in the Pretoria High Court, describes Pretoria’s high security C-Max
… Jurgens van Olselen, a clinical psychologist testifying in the Pretoria High Court, describes Pretoria’s high security …
The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, 1998, protecting women and children in traditional marriages and specifying that a
… The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, 1998, protecting …
Israel sends formal invitation to Egypt’s President Anwar Sadat to visit Jerusalem and address the Israeli parliament.
… President Anwar Sadat to visit Jerusalem and address the Israeli parliament. …
The Afrikaner Volksfront transforms itself into an umbrella body for thirty organisations striving for Afrikaner self-determina
… The Afrikaner Volksfront transforms itself into an umbrella …
Anti-apartheid forces hold a Conference for a Democratic Future (CDF) and pass a number of resolutions containing the elements
… Meer, F. (ed)(1993). The Codesa file. Durban: Madiba Publishers, p. 251 … Future (CDF) and pass a number of resolutions containing the elements …
The United Nations establishes a special committee to deal with South West Africa, with Victorio Carpio as chairman.
… The United Nations establishes a special committee to deal …
The British attack larger Italian forces in Libya by surprise, capturing 40 000 prisoners in three days.
… The British attack larger Italian forces in Libya by …