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Ciskei is granted 'independence'

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Ciskei is granted 'independence'

Right wing Wit Kommando bombs academic's office

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Right wing Wit Kommando bombs academic's office

SA Prime Minister P. W. Botha warns the country that confrontation will be inevitable if his proposed President's Council fails

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SA Prime Minister P. W. Botha warns the country that confrontation will be inevitable if his proposed President's Council fails

The SA government grants 'Independent' status to Venda

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The SA government grants 'Independent' status to Venda

PAC leader, David Sibeko shot dead in Dar-es-Salaam

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PAC leader, David Sibeko shot dead in Dar-es-Salaam

Eschel Rhoodie's assets frozen

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Eschel Rhoodie's assets frozen

Winnie Mandela receives a 6 months' sentence

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Winnie Mandela receives a 6 months' sentence

The Minister of Justice, Police and Prisons, Jimmy Kruger, received a report of a police investigation into Steve Biko's death

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The Minister of Justice, Police and Prisons, Jimmy Kruger, received a report of a police investigation into Steve Biko's death

Biko's death draws US Congress' attention

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Biko's death draws US Congress' attention

Journalists' first visit to Robben Island

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Journalists' first visit to Robben Island

The National President of the Black People's Convention, Kenneth Hlaku Rachidi, declares that riots have lead to a new era of political consciousness

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The National President of the Black People's Convention, Kenneth Hlaku Rachidi, declares that riots have lead to a new era of political consciousness

Nyanga school Principal's office burnt

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Nyanga school Principal's office burnt

One hundred and twenty three people banned following June 16 Student Protest

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One hundred and twenty three people banned following June 16 Student Protest

Government's final consolidation of 'homelands'

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Government's final consolidation of 'homelands'

SADF replace police on South West Africa's northern border

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SADF replace police on South West Africa's northern border

IOC extends South Africa's ban from Olympic games

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IOC extends South Africa's ban from Olympic games

S.P. Botha, Minister of Water Affairs, proposes new schemes to ease the Western Cape's water supply problem

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S.P. Botha, Minister of Water Affairs, proposes new schemes to ease the Western Cape's water supply problem

White entrepreneurs to be given contracts in the 'homelands'

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White entrepreneurs to be given contracts in the 'homelands'

Dr Chris Barnard performs the world's first human heart transplant

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Dr Chris Barnard performs the world's first human heart transplant

Minister of Defence, PW Botha discloses that South Africa's northern borders are protected by a radar early warning system

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Minister of Defence, PW Botha discloses that South Africa's northern borders are protected by a radar early warning system

Beatles records are banned by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), due to John Lennon's previous 'Jesus' comments

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Beatles records are banned by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), due to John Lennon's previous 'Jesus' comments

Gary Player won the US Open golf tournament and became the fourth winner to earn all four top-pro golf titles

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Gary Player won the US Open golf tournament and became the fourth winner to earn all four top-pro golf titles

90-Days Act commences

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90-Days Act commences

SA Government spoil Chief Albert Luthuli's chance of Rectorship

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SA Government spoil Chief Albert Luthuli's chance of Rectorship

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Walter Sisulu's appeal is dismissed

The first 'Bantustans' or 'homelands' comes into existence when the Transkei Regional Authority is instituted

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The first 'Bantustans' or 'homelands' comes into existence when the Transkei Regional Authority is instituted

Two actors, Athol Fugard and Zakes Mokae arrive in Cape Town to stage a play on the 'Colour-bar'

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Two actors, Athol Fugard and Zakes Mokae arrive in Cape Town to stage a play on the 'Colour-bar'

Robert Sobukwe is sentenced to three years' imprisonment

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Robert Sobukwe is sentenced to three years' imprisonment

South West African People's Organisation (SWAPO) is founded to oppose South African rule

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South West African People's Organisation (SWAPO) is founded to oppose South African rule

The apartheid government establishes a Department for Coloured Affairs' (CAD)

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The apartheid government establishes a Department for Coloured Affairs' (CAD)