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Marthinus Lourens de Villiers (91), composer of ‘Die Stem’ (The Call of South Africa), dies in Wellington, Cape.

… Marthinus Lourens de Villiers (91), composer of ‘Die Stem’ (The Call of South Africa), dies in Wellington, Cape. …

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Jacob Matlala, SA flyweight, wins the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) world champion title. Jacob Matlala [online] Available at

… Jacob Matlala, SA flyweight, wins the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) world champion title. …

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President Anwar el-Sadat of Egypt refuses to resume talks with Israel over the question of Palestinian autonomy.

… el-Sadat of Egypt refuses to resume talks with Israel over the question of Palestinian autonomy. …

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Prof. Johannes du Plessis Scholtz, linguist, author and historian, is born in the Hottentots-Holland district, Cape Colony.

… Scholtz, linguist, author and historian, is born in the Hottentots-Holland district, Cape Colony. …

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The South African Government grants diplomatic immunity and privileges to about 100 UN, Commonwealth, European Community and OA

… The South African Government grants diplomatic immunity and …

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With Patrice Lumumba (Congolese nationalist) still under arrest, fighting has broken out between rival Congolese tribes in the

… fighting has broken out between rival Congolese tribes in the …

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French nationalists in Algeria rebel: 40,000 French settlers have demonstrated against a proposal by Pierre Pfimlin, the French

… have demonstrated against a proposal by Pierre Pfimlin, the French …

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Agreement is reached in Working Group III of CODESA on the establishment of a multiparty Transitional Executive Council, which

… Agreement is reached in Working Group III of CODESA on the establishment of a multiparty Transitional Executive …

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A major detailed Administration statement is made by the United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, David

… A major detailed Administration statement is made by the United States Assistant Secretary of State for African …

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Winnie Mandela announces that she had instituted legal proceedings against the Minister of Safety and Security Sydney Mufamadi

… that she had instituted legal proceedings against the Minister of Safety and Security Sydney Mufamadi …

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Suspected guerrillas using RPG 7 rocket-launchers attack the Soweto City Council offices. An hour later, 3 limpet mine blas

… Suspected guerrillas using RPG 7 rocket-launchers attack the Soweto City Council offices. An hour later, 3 limpet …

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SA signs amendment with Great Britain to the agreement on civil air services signed on 26 October 1945.

… SA signs amendment with Great Britain to the agreement on civil air services signed on 26 October 1945. …

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The Dutch East India Company orders Henry Hudson to try again to find a northwestern sea route to India.

… The Dutch East India Company orders Henry Hudson to try again …

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The UN High Commissioner for Refugees estimates it will cost $40m to repatriate South Africa’s 40 000 exiles.

… The UN High Commissioner for Refugees estimates it will cost …

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Johannes Casparus Lotter (45), who made two silver communion chalices for the ‘Groote Kerk’ in Cape Town, dies.

… Lotter (45), who made two silver communion chalices for the ‘Groote Kerk’ in Cape Town, dies. …

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Following an interim report of the Goldstone Commission, which probed allegations of a Third Force in political violence, Presi

… Following an interim report of the Goldstone Commission, which probed allegations of a Third …

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Ephraim Ndebele (44), Inkatha supporting councillor and member of the Umlazi Dispute Resolution Committee and Robert Sekobi, al

… Coleman, M. (ed)(1998). A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. … Ndebele (44), Inkatha supporting councillor and member of the Umlazi Dispute Resolution Committee and Robert Sekobi, al …

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Robert Sobukwe, President of the Pan Africanist Congress, Kitchener Leballo, its national secretary, and 11 others are charged

… Robert Sobukwe, President of the Pan Africanist Congress, Kitchener Leballo, its national …

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Anglo-Boer War 1 (Transvaal War of Independence): A peace agreement between the Transvaal Republic and England is ratified and

… (Transvaal War of Independence): A peace agreement between the Transvaal Republic and England is ratified and …

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A statement by Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Ghana National Assembly indicates a readiness to visit South Africa.

… A statement by Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Ghana National Assembly indicates a readiness to visit …

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Parliament establishes the Human Rights Commission to promote and protect human rights. It is empowered to investigate violatio

… Parliament establishes the Human Rights Commission to promote and protect human …

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The Inkatha National Cultural Liberation Movement is founded at KwaNzimela, in northern KwaZulu. Inkatha emerged, along with th

… The Inkatha National Cultural Liberation Movement is founded …

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The Forest Industries Education and Training Authority (FIETA) is established. Its function is to run leadership programmes and

… The Forest Industries Education and Training Authority …

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Finance Minister Barend du Plessis presents a budget offering a large tax incentive to business, with emphasis directed to the

… large tax incentive to business, with emphasis directed to the …

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Tunisia gains independence from France, becoming the Republic of Tunisia, under its first president, Habib Bourguiba. He also l

… Tunisia gains independence from France, becoming the Republic of Tunisia, under its first president, Habib …

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The World Health Organisation reports that without urgent action against tuberculosis, 1-billion people will be infected and 70

… The Star. 18th March 2003. Milestones … The World Health Organisation reports that without urgent …

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Jan Egeland, the United Nations’ relief co-ordinator, announces in Geneva that conflict and preventable disease have triggered

… Jan Egeland, the United Nations’ relief co-ordinator, announces in Geneva …

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Bantu Homelands Constitution Act (National States Constitutional Act) No 21, providing for the granting of increased powers to

… (National States Constitutional Act) No 21, providing for the granting of increased powers to …

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Sir James Rose-Innes retires as Chief Justice of the Union and is succeeded by Sir William Solomon.

… Sir James Rose-Innes retires as Chief Justice of the Union and is succeeded by Sir William Solomon. …

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Gustav Bernhard August Gerdener, professor at the Theological Seminary in Stellenbosch and founder member of SABRA (South A Afr

… Gustav Bernhard August Gerdener, professor at the Theological Seminary in Stellenbosch and founder member …

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Marthinus Lourens de Villiers (91), composer of ‘Die Stem’ (The Call of South Africa), dies in Wellington, Cape.

Jacob Matlala, SA flyweight, wins the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) world champion title. Jacob Matlala [online] Available at

President Anwar el-Sadat of Egypt refuses to resume talks with Israel over the question of Palestinian autonomy.

Prof. Johannes du Plessis Scholtz, linguist, author and historian, is born in the Hottentots-Holland district, Cape Colony.

The South African Government grants diplomatic immunity and privileges to about 100 UN, Commonwealth, European Community and OA

With Patrice Lumumba (Congolese nationalist) still under arrest, fighting has broken out between rival Congolese tribes in the

French nationalists in Algeria rebel: 40,000 French settlers have demonstrated against a proposal by Pierre Pfimlin, the French

Agreement is reached in Working Group III of CODESA on the establishment of a multiparty Transitional Executive Council, which

A major detailed Administration statement is made by the United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, David

Winnie Mandela announces that she had instituted legal proceedings against the Minister of Safety and Security Sydney Mufamadi

Suspected guerrillas using RPG 7 rocket-launchers attack the Soweto City Council offices. An hour later, 3 limpet mine blas

SA signs amendment with Great Britain to the agreement on civil air services signed on 26 October 1945.

The Dutch East India Company orders Henry Hudson to try again to find a northwestern sea route to India.

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees estimates it will cost $40m to repatriate South Africa’s 40 000 exiles.

Johannes Casparus Lotter (45), who made two silver communion chalices for the ‘Groote Kerk’ in Cape Town, dies.

Following an interim report of the Goldstone Commission, which probed allegations of a Third Force in political violence, Presi

Ephraim Ndebele (44), Inkatha supporting councillor and member of the Umlazi Dispute Resolution Committee and Robert Sekobi, al

Robert Sobukwe, President of the Pan Africanist Congress, Kitchener Leballo, its national secretary, and 11 others are charged

Anglo-Boer War 1 (Transvaal War of Independence): A peace agreement between the Transvaal Republic and England is ratified and

A statement by Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Ghana National Assembly indicates a readiness to visit South Africa.

Parliament establishes the Human Rights Commission to promote and protect human rights. It is empowered to investigate violatio

The Inkatha National Cultural Liberation Movement is founded at KwaNzimela, in northern KwaZulu. Inkatha emerged, along with th

The Forest Industries Education and Training Authority (FIETA) is established. Its function is to run leadership programmes and

Finance Minister Barend du Plessis presents a budget offering a large tax incentive to business, with emphasis directed to the

Tunisia gains independence from France, becoming the Republic of Tunisia, under its first president, Habib Bourguiba. He also l

The World Health Organisation reports that without urgent action against tuberculosis, 1-billion people will be infected and 70

Jan Egeland, the United Nations’ relief co-ordinator, announces in Geneva that conflict and preventable disease have triggered

Bantu Homelands Constitution Act (National States Constitutional Act) No 21, providing for the granting of increased powers to

Sir James Rose-Innes retires as Chief Justice of the Union and is succeeded by Sir William Solomon.

Gustav Bernhard August Gerdener, professor at the Theological Seminary in Stellenbosch and founder member of SABRA (South A Afr