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Rabbi Cyril K. Harris succeeds Rabbi Emeritus Bernard Casper as Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregation of Johannesburg a
… succeeds Rabbi Emeritus Bernard Casper as Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregation of Johannesburg a …
Onkgopotse Abram Tiro, a leader of the South African Students’ Organisation, is killed by a parcel bomb near Gaborone, Botswana
… Onkgopotse Abram Tiro, a leader of the South African Students’ Organisation, is killed by a …
In his opening speech to Parliament, President Botha outlines government policy on the restoration of South African citizenship
… Parliament, President Botha outlines government policy on the restoration of South African citizenship …
Martial law is imposed in Egypt as King Farouk dismisses the premier Nahas Pasha and his Wafdist government.
… Martial law is imposed in Egypt as King Farouk dismisses the premier Nahas Pasha and his Wafdist government. …
Eugene Terre Blanche, leader of the Afrikaner-Weerstandsbeweging (AWB) and nine other members are arrested for staging a riot o
… Eugene Terre Blanche, leader of the Afrikaner-Weerstandsbeweging (AWB) and nine other members …
Mohandas Ghandi finally reaches an agreement with the South African Union government over rights of Indian nationals (voluntary
… Mohandas Ghandi finally reaches an agreement with the South African Union government over rights of Indian …
Robey Leibbrandt, Olympic boxer and staunch supporter of the Ossewabrandwag (an Afrikaner patriotic movement), is born in Potch
… Robey Leibbrandt, Olympic boxer and staunch supporter of the Ossewabrandwag (an Afrikaner patriotic movement), is born …
Daily News photographer Laurie Bloomfield takes a picture of rioting in Cato Manor, which is immediately published around the w
… in Cato Manor, which is immediately published around the w …
Prime Minister John Vorster announces that a first-ever multi-racial commission will investigate the political and socio-econom
… that a first-ever multi-racial commission will investigate the political and socio-econom …
Security Police in Port Elizabeth, detain three black civil rights leaders after the Port Elizabeth Black Civic Organisation (P
… Elizabeth, detain three black civil rights leaders after the Port Elizabeth Black Civic Organisation (P …
At its eightieth anniversary celebration in Bloemfontein, the ANC presents its post-apartheid policies and launches its elector
… At its eightieth anniversary celebration in Bloemfontein, the ANC presents its post-apartheid policies and launches its …
Esther Susanna Mentz, soprano, actress and pioneer in various cultural fields including the first Afrikaans films, marries Gide
… actress and pioneer in various cultural fields including the first Afrikaans films, marries Gide …
Sir Theophilus Shepstone, British South African statesman and administrator of native affairs, who was responsible for the anne
… administrator of native affairs, who was responsible for the anne …
General Bantu Holomisa, who ousted Stella Sigcau in a coup, appoints himself as the Transkei’s military and government chief.
… who ousted Stella Sigcau in a coup, appoints himself as the Transkei’s military and government chief. …
Emperor Wilhelm of Germany congratulates President Paul Kruger of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR or Transvaal Republic)on
… Wilhelm of Germany congratulates President Paul Kruger of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR or Transvaal Republic)on …
Several ANC members detained in Swaziland decide to leave the country voluntarily for Mozambique. A further group of seventeen
… Several ANC members detained in Swaziland decide to leave the country voluntarily for Mozambique. A further group of …
With effect from this date the New Zealand government terminates all tariff preferences previously granted to South Africa.
… With effect from this date the New Zealand government terminates all tariff preferences …
Johannes Frederik Janse van Rensburg (Hans) is appointed as leader of the Ossewabrandwag (OB), an Afrikaner cultural movement,
… Janse van Rensburg (Hans) is appointed as leader of the Ossewabrandwag (OB), an Afrikaner cultural movement, …
Establishment of Military Council Act No 1, establishing Military Council and a Council of Ministers to rule the Transkei until
… Military Council and a Council of Ministers to rule the Transkei until …
Exxon Corporation becomes the first major international oil company to withdraw from South Africa because of racial policies.
… Exxon Corporation becomes the first major international oil company to withdraw from …
Eleven residents are killed by vigilantes in clashes between ‘Fathers’ and ‘Comrades’, following the killing of a community cou
… Coleman, M. (ed)(1998). A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee. … in clashes between…
Winnie Mandela is arrested for contravening a banning order prohibiting her from being in the magisterial district of Johannesb
… contravening a banning order prohibiting her from being in the magisterial district of Johannesb …
Harry Escombe (61), premier of Natal and founder of the Natal Naval Volunteers in 1885, dies in Durban.
… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 4, p. 386. … Harry Escombe (61), premier of Natal and founder of the Natal Naval…
The possessions of Piet Retief and about 100 men who were murdered in February by Dingane, is auctioned.
… The possessions of Piet Retief and about 100 men who were …
Dr Petrus Stephanus Zacharias Coetzee, first assessor of the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC), is born at Blaauboschfontein, Boshof
… D.W. (ed)(1972). Dictionary of South African Biography, Cape Town: Human Sciences Research Council, v. 5, p. 141. … Dr Petrus Stephanus Zacharias Coetzee,…
The Minister of Bantu Administration and Development leaves Malawi after a four-day visit during which cooperation between nati
… The Minister of Bantu Administration and Development leaves …
Wilton Z. Mkwayi, South African ANC activist and former Robben Island prisoner, is born near Middledrift in the Ciskei.
… former Robben Island prisoner, is born near Middledrift in the Ciskei. …
ArticlePeter Henry Abrahams timeline 1919 - 1985
… away when he was young and Abrahams was sent to live in the rural village of Elsburg. 1926 At the age of seven … couple living near the school. 1938 Abrahams…
African National Congress statement: International Conference of Trade Unions on sanctions and other actions against the apartheid regime in South Africa
… African National Congress statement on the International Conference of Trade Unions on Sanctions and other actions against the apartheid regime in South…
ArticleUniversity of Witwatersrand Student Protests 2015 Timeline
… The student movement Rhodes Must Fall (#RhodesMustFall, #RMF) … a Rhodes statue on the Upper Campus of the University of Cape Town (UCT) with faeces. Instead…