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Community and sports leader Hassan Howa dies. The government posthumously bestowed a presidential medal on him in 1998.
… Community and sports leader Hassan Howa dies. The government posthumously bestowed a presidential medal on …
A Rhodesian government spokesman announces that elements of the South African police are withdrawing from certain forward posit
… A Rhodesian government spokesman announces that elements of the South African police are withdrawing from certain forward …
Ndebele (Matabele) King Lobengula accepts British protection and the British South Africa Company imposes protectorate over Nd
… (Matabele) King Lobengula accepts British protection and the British South Africa Company imposes protectorate over Nd …
Lodewicus Johannes du Plessis, academic and professor at the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, who laid
… Lodewicus Johannes du Plessis, academic and professor at the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, …
Pres. Mugabe announces that he will not renounce his decision to expropriate the farms of 1 503 farmers.
… that he will not renounce his decision to expropriate the farms of 1 503 farmers. …
Julius Kambarage Nyerere, Tanganyikan president, resigns because of opposition to his policies. He spends the year converting t
… resigns because of opposition to his policies. He spends the year converting t …
Cradock becomes a municipality. The settlement started in 1813 as a frontier outpost and was proclaimed a township in 1814.
… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 3, p. 469. | https://www.news24.com … Cradock becomes a municipality. The…
Dr Andrew Murray, noted South African clergyman and educationist, dies in Wellington at the age of 88.
… African clergyman and educationist, dies in Wellington at the age of 88. …
Joseph Matthew Seshego Latakgomo, journalist and editor of several newspapers in the past, is born in Pretoria.
… Latakgomo, journalist and editor of several newspapers in the past, is born in Pretoria. …
Philemon (Duma) Pearce Dumasile Nokwe, first African advocate of the Supreme Court of Transvaal and a politician, dies.
… (Duma) Pearce Dumasile Nokwe, first African advocate of the Supreme Court of Transvaal and a politician, dies. …
Prof. Matthys Stefanus Benjamin Kritzinger, Afrikaans literator and lexicographer, is born in the district of Carolina, Eastern
… Afrikaans literator and lexicographer, is born in the district of Carolina, Eastern …
First Executive Deputy President Thabo Mbeki announces the establishment of an independent judicial inquiry to investigate alle
… First Executive Deputy President Thabo Mbeki announces the establishment of an independent judicial inquiry to …
Louis Kruger (11) of Richards Bay, dies after being attacked by a crocodile in the Mapelane nature reserv
… Richards Bay, dies after being attacked by a crocodile in the Mapelane nature reserv …
Anglo-Boer War 2: British troops under General Neville Lyttelton and General Charles Warren cross the Tugela River.
… General Neville Lyttelton and General Charles Warren cross the Tugela River. …
André Stander, SA bank robber is arrested by the Fort Lauderdale police for driving an unlicensed vehicle.
… André Stander, SA bank robber is arrested by the Fort Lauderdale police for driving an unlicensed vehicle. …
Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda banns the opposition United Progressive Party and arrests its leader, Simon Kapepwe, together
… Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda banns the opposition United Progressive Party and arrests its …
The “Ossewabrandwag” (OB) is founded as an Afrikaans cultural and political organisation in Bloemfontein, under leadership of C
… The “Ossewabrandwag” (OB) is founded as an Afrikaans cultural …
The President’s Council is formally inaugurated as a policy-advisory, problem-directed, reform-orientated and future-looking bo
… The President’s Council is formally inaugurated as a …
In an address to the Foreign Correspondents Association, minister of cooperation and development, Dr Gerrit Viljoen , announces
… In an address to the Foreign Correspondents Association, minister of …
Jacobus Nicolaas Boshof, second president of the Orange Free State (1855-1859), is born in Swellendam, CC.
… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v.2, p. 428. … Jacobus Nicolaas Boshof, second president of the Orange Free State …
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission confirms newspaper reports that five former security police officers have confessed to
… The Truth and Reconciliation Commission confirms newspaper …
Mlungisi Hlongwane, national president of the SA National Civic Association (SANCO) and director of SANCO Investment Holdings s
… Mlungisi Hlongwane, national president of the SA National Civic Association (SANCO) and director of …
King Farouk removes Prime Minister Mustafa Nahhas for failing to keep the peace. Ali Mahir replaces him.
… removes Prime Minister Mustafa Nahhas for failing to keep the peace. Ali Mahir replaces him. …
A group of clergymen of seven Christian churches including the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Methodist churches calling themselv
… A group of clergymen of seven Christian churches including the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Methodist churches calling …
King Moshoeshoe II is given legislative and executive powers by the newly established Military Council of Lesotho.
… Moshoeshoe II is given legislative and executive powers by the newly established Military Council of Lesotho. …
Peter Allan, physician, health administrator and founder of the Nelspoort Sanatorium, first tuberculosis hospital in SA, dies i
… D.W. (ed)(1972). Dictionary of South African Biography, Cape Town: Human Sciences Research Council, v. 5, p. 9. … Peter Allan, physician, health…
Anglo-Boer War 2: Mafeking siege: Barolong chief Wessel Montshiwa advises his people not to assist the British.
… Cloete, P.G. (2000). The Anglo-Boer War: a chronology, Pretoria: Lapa. … chief Wessel Montshiwa advises his people not to assist the British. …
Home Affairs Minister Buthelezi is appointed chairman of the KwaZulu Natal House of Traditional Leaders Executive Committee.
… Home Affairs Minister Buthelezi is appointed chairman of the KwaZulu Natal House of Traditional Leaders Executive …
Security police raid English-language newspapers, seizing documents related to an advertisement calling for the legalising of t
… seizing documents related to an advertisement calling for the legalising of t …
Draft legislation is published giving owners and managers of hotels and restaurants the right to admit Blacks.
… giving owners and managers of hotels and restaurants the right to admit Blacks. …