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The railway line between Cape Town and Johannesburg is completed. The first train arrives after a journey lasting two days,

… The railway line between Cape Town and Johannesburg is completed. The first train …

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Hilda Postma, daughter of the Rev. S. Postma and author of books for children, is born in Burgersdorp, Cape Colony.

… and author of books for children, is born in Burgersdorp, Cape Colony. …

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Vladimir Putin, the Russian president arrives in Cape Town and addresses parliament on a first ever visit of a Russian leader t

… Vladimir Putin, the Russian president arrives in Cape Town and addresses parliament on a first ever visit of a …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: General Smuts invades the Cape Colony through Kiba Drift, after fighting all night against armed Blacks.

… Anglo-Boer War 2: General Smuts invades the Cape Colony through Kiba Drift, after fighting all night …

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The ‘Committee of 81’, representing all Coloured schools and colleges in the Western Cape, decides to end class boycotts.

… all Coloured schools and colleges in the Western Cape, decides to end class boycotts. …

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The ‘Committee of 81’, representing all Coloured schools and colleges in the Western Cape, decides to end class boycotts.

… all Coloured schools and colleges in the Western Cape, decides to end class boycotts. …

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Prof. Felix Lategan, first professor in Afrikaans and Dutch at the University College of the Western Cape, is born.

… and Dutch at the University College of the Western Cape, is born. …

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Margaret Mary Smith, artist and ichthyologist, dies in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. She illustrated the book of her husband, Prof

… artist and ichthyologist, dies in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. She illustrated the book of her husband, Prof …

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Nelson Mandela is discharged from Cape Town’s Tygerberg hospital where he was treated for tuberculosis and transferred to a pri

… Nelson Mandela is discharged from Cape Town’s Tygerberg hospital where he was treated for …

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The Cape Town Gazette and African Advertiser, a bilingual newspaper and the first to publish news and advertisements, is publis

… The Cape Town Gazette and African Advertiser, a bilingual …

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Ouneas (Pakes) Dikgetsi, MEC for Housing and Local Government, Northern Cape Provincial Government and founder member of the Un

… Dikgetsi, MEC for Housing and Local Government, Northern Cape Provincial Government and founder member of the Un …

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Cornelis Jacob van de Graaff assumes governorship at the Cape. Graaff-Reinet is named after him and his wife.

… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v.11 p.126. … Cornelis Jacob van de Graaff assumes governorship at the Cape. Graaff-Reinet is named after him and his wife. …

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Following a twelve-hour meeting in Cape Town between President de Klerk and ANC Deputy-President Nelson Mandela, they announce

… Following a twelve-hour meeting in Cape Town between President de Klerk and ANC Deputy-President …

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Student protest erupts into violence outside St. George’s Cathedral in Cape Town. Force is used to dispel demonstrators. Kalle

… erupts into violence outside St. George’s Cathedral in Cape Town. Force is used to dispel demonstrators. Kalle …

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SA loses the first rugby test match of the series against the British Lions 3-12 on Newlands, Cape Town.

… of the series against the British Lions 3-12 on Newlands, Cape Town. …

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Alan Cobham lands at Cape Town, completing a flight which he started in London on November 16 the previous year.

… Alan Cobham lands at Cape Town, completing a flight which he started in London on …

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Local elections held in the Western Cape result in the National Party securing control of all three district councils.

… Local elections held in the Western Cape result in the National Party securing control of all …

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Joan Hoskyn Davies, archivist and the first woman to become head of an archives depot, dies in Cape Town.

… first woman to become head of an archives depot, dies in Cape Town. …

Response to the Parliamentary Debate on The State of The Nation Address National Assembly, Cape Town, 18 February, 2003

… on The State of The Nation Address National Assembly, Cape Town, 18 February, 2003 …

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Vuyisile Mini, Zinakile Mkaba and Wilson Khayinga, three prominent trade union leaders from the Eastern Cape, are executed in P

… three prominent trade union leaders from the Eastern Cape, are executed in P …

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Police in Pabelello (northern Cape) fire teargas to break up a meeting to protest against municipal rent increases. A crowd lat

… Police in Pabelello (northern Cape) fire teargas to break up a meeting to protest against …

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Anton Anreith, renowned SA sculptor, arrives in the Cape as soldier in service of the Dutch East India Company.

… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 1, p. 440 … Anton Anreith, renowned SA sculptor, arrives in the Cape as soldier in service of the Dutch East India Company. …

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Sir John Cradock, governor of the Cape, issues a proclamation putting the Hottentots (Khoi-Khoi) under colonial law. This means

… bygewerk deur D.W. Kruger; 3de bygewerkte uitg., Goodwood, Cape Town: NASOU p. 158 … Sir John Cradock, governor of the Cape, issues a proclamation putting the Hottentots …

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A document released in Cape Town, discloses that SA ministers condoned the murder of Black demonstrators during the 1976 riots.

… A document released in Cape Town, discloses that SA ministers condoned the murder of …

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What Eskom calls a &quot;rolling blackout&quot; continues in the Western and parts of the Eastern Cape today after the shutdown

… continues in the Western and parts of the Eastern Cape today after the shutdown …

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The Unicity Commission is established by the Provincial Minister of Local Government in the Western Cape, Minister Pierre Uys.&

… the Provincial Minister of Local Government in the Western Cape, Minister Pierre Uys.& …

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Marthinus A. Bergh, leader of the Cape patriots, signs a preliminary petition to bring grievances of the burgers to the attenti

… Marthinus A. Bergh, leader of the Cape patriots, signs a preliminary petition to bring …

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Rosa Sophia Cornelia Nepgen, SA composer and wife of poet W.E.G. Louw, is born in Barkly-East, Eastern Cape.

… wife of poet W.E.G. Louw, is born in Barkly-East, Eastern Cape. …

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Adam Ismail Ebrahim, economist and managing director and portfolio manager of Oasis Asset Management, is born in Cape Town.

… portfolio manager of Oasis Asset Management, is born in Cape Town. …

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The Rev. Gottlieb Wilhelm Anthonie van der Lingen (64), founder of the Paarl Gymnasium, dies in Paarl, Cape Colony.

… (64), founder of the Paarl Gymnasium, dies in Paarl, Cape Colony. …

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The railway line between Cape Town and Johannesburg is completed. The first train arrives after a journey lasting two days,

Hilda Postma, daughter of the Rev. S. Postma and author of books for children, is born in Burgersdorp, Cape Colony.

Vladimir Putin, the Russian president arrives in Cape Town and addresses parliament on a first ever visit of a Russian leader t

Anglo-Boer War 2: General Smuts invades the Cape Colony through Kiba Drift, after fighting all night against armed Blacks.

The ‘Committee of 81’, representing all Coloured schools and colleges in the Western Cape, decides to end class boycotts.

The ‘Committee of 81’, representing all Coloured schools and colleges in the Western Cape, decides to end class boycotts.

Prof. Felix Lategan, first professor in Afrikaans and Dutch at the University College of the Western Cape, is born.

Margaret Mary Smith, artist and ichthyologist, dies in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. She illustrated the book of her husband, Prof

Nelson Mandela is discharged from Cape Town’s Tygerberg hospital where he was treated for tuberculosis and transferred to a pri

The Cape Town Gazette and African Advertiser, a bilingual newspaper and the first to publish news and advertisements, is publis

Ouneas (Pakes) Dikgetsi, MEC for Housing and Local Government, Northern Cape Provincial Government and founder member of the Un

Cornelis Jacob van de Graaff assumes governorship at the Cape. Graaff-Reinet is named after him and his wife.

Following a twelve-hour meeting in Cape Town between President de Klerk and ANC Deputy-President Nelson Mandela, they announce

Student protest erupts into violence outside St. George’s Cathedral in Cape Town. Force is used to dispel demonstrators. Kalle

SA loses the first rugby test match of the series against the British Lions 3-12 on Newlands, Cape Town.

Alan Cobham lands at Cape Town, completing a flight which he started in London on November 16 the previous year.

Local elections held in the Western Cape result in the National Party securing control of all three district councils.

Joan Hoskyn Davies, archivist and the first woman to become head of an archives depot, dies in Cape Town.

Response to the Parliamentary Debate on The State of The Nation Address National Assembly, Cape Town, 18 February, 2003

Vuyisile Mini, Zinakile Mkaba and Wilson Khayinga, three prominent trade union leaders from the Eastern Cape, are executed in P

Police in Pabelello (northern Cape) fire teargas to break up a meeting to protest against municipal rent increases. A crowd lat

Anton Anreith, renowned SA sculptor, arrives in the Cape as soldier in service of the Dutch East India Company.

Sir John Cradock, governor of the Cape, issues a proclamation putting the Hottentots (Khoi-Khoi) under colonial law. This means

A document released in Cape Town, discloses that SA ministers condoned the murder of Black demonstrators during the 1976 riots.

What Eskom calls a &amp;quot;rolling blackout&amp;quot; continues in the Western and parts of the Eastern Cape today after the shutdown

The Unicity Commission is established by the Provincial Minister of Local Government in the Western Cape, Minister Pierre Uys.&amp;

Marthinus A. Bergh, leader of the Cape patriots, signs a preliminary petition to bring grievances of the burgers to the attenti

Rosa Sophia Cornelia Nepgen, SA composer and wife of poet W.E.G. Louw, is born in Barkly-East, Eastern Cape.

Adam Ismail Ebrahim, economist and managing director and portfolio manager of Oasis Asset Management, is born in Cape Town.

The Rev. Gottlieb Wilhelm Anthonie van der Lingen (64), founder of the Paarl Gymnasium, dies in Paarl, Cape Colony.

What Eskom calls a "rolling blackout" continues in the Western and parts of the Eastern Cape today after the shutdown

The Unicity Commission is established by the Provincial Minister of Local Government in the Western Cape, Minister Pierre Uys.&