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A gas explosion devastates the officers’ club of the SA National Defence Force, a national monument, in Wynberg, Cape Town.

… National Defence Force, a national monument, in Wynberg, Cape Town. …

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The Rev. Stephanus Jacobus du Toit, enthusiastic but controversial champion of Afrikaans, is born in Daljosafat, Cape Colony.

… champion of Afrikaans, is born in Daljosafat, Cape Colony. …

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William Philip Schreiner, brother of author Olive Schreiner, becomes Premier of the Cape after Sir J Gordon Sprigg’s ministry r

… brother of author Olive Schreiner, becomes Premier of the Cape after Sir J Gordon Sprigg’s ministry r …

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Dr Carl W.L. Pappe (59), botanist, physician and curator of the South African Museum, dies in Cape Town.

… physician and curator of the South African Museum, dies in Cape Town. …

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Gerrit Besselaar, cultural leader and Afrikaans author, arrives in Cape Town from the Netherlands and leaves for Bloemfontein t

… cultural leader and Afrikaans author, arrives in Cape Town from the Netherlands and leaves for Bloemfontein t …

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Gerrit Besselaar, cultural leader and Afrikaans author, arrives in Cape Town from the Netherlands and leaves for Bloemfontein t

… cultural leader and Afrikaans author, arrives in Cape Town from the Netherlands and leaves for Bloemfontein t …

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The Dutch East India Company in Amsterdam decides to send French Huguenot refugees to the Cape for settlement.

… Amsterdam decides to send French Huguenot refugees to the Cape for settlement. …

Document 56 - Thomas Ngwenya, “What are the National Groups in South Africa?” Forum Club, Cape Town, May 1954

… are the National Groups in South Africa?” Forum Club, Cape Town, May 1954 …

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The Rev. Daniël Stephanus Botha, moderator of the DRC Cape Synod in 1919, is born in Goudini, CP.

… The Rev. Daniël Stephanus Botha, moderator of the DRC Cape Synod in 1919, is born in Goudini, CP. …

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Sir Thomas Muir, educationist, mathematician and superintendent-general of education in the Cape Colony, is born in Lanarkshire

… and superintendent-general of education in the Cape Colony, is born in Lanarkshire …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Commandant Manie Maritz attacks Vanrhynsdorp in the Cape Province. Many vehicles, including three laden sup

… 2: Commandant Manie Maritz attacks Vanrhynsdorp in the Cape Province. Many vehicles, including three laden sup …

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Sir John Francis Cradock, governor of the Cape in 1811 and following years, is born in Dublin, Ireland.

… Sir John Francis Cradock, governor of the Cape in 1811 and following years, is born in Dublin, Ireland. …

Report on proceedings and resolutions of the Non-European Conference, in The Cape Times, January 4 and 6, 1930 [Extracts]

… and resolutions of the Non-European Conference, in The Cape Times, January 4 and 6, 1930 [Extracts] …

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Marthinus Lourens de Villiers, composer of “Die Stem” (The Call of South Africa), is born in Paarl, Cape.

… “Die Stem” (The Call of South Africa), is born in Paarl, Cape. …

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Griqualand West is annexed to the Cape Colony, after it was proclaimed British territory on 27 October 1871.

… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 5, p. 351 … Griqualand West is annexed to the Cape Colony, after it was proclaimed British territory on 27 …

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During a march organised by the Cape Town-based Muslim organisation People against Gangsterism and Drugs (PAGAD) a suspected dr

… During a march organised by the Cape Town-based Muslim organisation People against …

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Fearon Fallows, first Astronomer Royal at the Cape, dies in Simonstown. He was buried at the Royal Observatory.

… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 4, p. 424 … Fearon Fallows, first Astronomer Royal at the Cape, dies in Simonstown. He was buried at the Royal …

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The first successful Caesarean is carried out in Cape Town. The lives of mother and baby are saved.

… The first successful Caesarean is carried out in Cape Town. The lives of mother and baby are saved. …

Document 116 - Committee of Action of the Non-European United Front, Non-European United Front, Cape Town (1939)

… the Non-European United Front, Non-European United Front, Cape Town (1939) …

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Sir Jacob Dirk Barry (73), judge president of the Eastern division since 1880, dies in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.

… Eastern division since 1880, dies in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. …

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Sir Jacob Dirk Barry (73), judge president of the Eastern division since 1880, dies in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.

… (eds) (1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 2, p. 186 … Eastern division since 1880, dies in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. …

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British troops march from Simonstown and General J.H. Craig enters Cape Town. Sluysken formally surrenders on 16 September.

… troops march from Simonstown and General J.H. Craig enters Cape Town. Sluysken formally surrenders on 16 September. …

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Holy Communion is served at the Cape by residing pastor Johan (Joan) van Arckel for the first time.

… Holy Communion is served at the Cape by residing pastor Johan (Joan) van Arckel for the first …

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Rachel Alexander (Ray) Simons, legendary communist and trade unionist born in Latvia in 1914, dies in Cape Town.

… and trade unionist born in Latvia in 1914, dies in Cape Town. …

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Gen. Benjamin (Ben) Johannes Viljoen, Boer general, war hero and author, is born in Wodehouse district, Cape Colony.

… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 11, p. 242 … war hero and author, is born in Wodehouse district, Cape Colony. …

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In the Cape Town Supreme Court a British journalist, David Rabkin, his wife, Susan, and a university lecturer, Jeremy Cronin, a

… In the Cape Town Supreme Court a British journalist, David Rabkin, …

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Cape Governor Sir George Grey arranges peace between Basotho King Moshesh and the Free State at Aliwal North.

… deur D.W. Kruger; 3de bygewerkte uitg ., Goodwood, Cape Town: NASOU. … Cape Governor Sir George Grey arranges peace between Basotho …

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Anglo American announces its decision to invest R4 billion in the zinc-mining project in Gamsberg, Northern Cape.

… billion in the zinc-mining project in Gamsberg, Northern Cape. …

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President Mbeki states at a media briefing in Cape Town, after a meeting of the African National Congress’s provincial executiv

… President Mbeki states at a media briefing in Cape Town, after a meeting of the African National Congress’s …

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An edict is issued in the Cape Colony forbidding any White person from settling beyond the Gamtoos River.

… An edict is issued in the Cape Colony forbidding any White person from settling beyond …

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A gas explosion devastates the officers’ club of the SA National Defence Force, a national monument, in Wynberg, Cape Town.

The Rev. Stephanus Jacobus du Toit, enthusiastic but controversial champion of Afrikaans, is born in Daljosafat, Cape Colony.

William Philip Schreiner, brother of author Olive Schreiner, becomes Premier of the Cape after Sir J Gordon Sprigg’s ministry r

Dr Carl W.L. Pappe (59), botanist, physician and curator of the South African Museum, dies in Cape Town.

Gerrit Besselaar, cultural leader and Afrikaans author, arrives in Cape Town from the Netherlands and leaves for Bloemfontein t

Gerrit Besselaar, cultural leader and Afrikaans author, arrives in Cape Town from the Netherlands and leaves for Bloemfontein t

The Dutch East India Company in Amsterdam decides to send French Huguenot refugees to the Cape for settlement.

Document 56 - Thomas Ngwenya, “What are the National Groups in South Africa?” Forum Club, Cape Town, May 1954

The Rev. Daniël Stephanus Botha, moderator of the DRC Cape Synod in 1919, is born in Goudini, CP.

Sir Thomas Muir, educationist, mathematician and superintendent-general of education in the Cape Colony, is born in Lanarkshire

Anglo-Boer War 2: Commandant Manie Maritz attacks Vanrhynsdorp in the Cape Province. Many vehicles, including three laden sup

Sir John Francis Cradock, governor of the Cape in 1811 and following years, is born in Dublin, Ireland.

Report on proceedings and resolutions of the Non-European Conference, in The Cape Times, January 4 and 6, 1930 [Extracts]

Marthinus Lourens de Villiers, composer of “Die Stem” (The Call of South Africa), is born in Paarl, Cape.

Griqualand West is annexed to the Cape Colony, after it was proclaimed British territory on 27 October 1871.

During a march organised by the Cape Town-based Muslim organisation People against Gangsterism and Drugs (PAGAD) a suspected dr

Fearon Fallows, first Astronomer Royal at the Cape, dies in Simonstown. He was buried at the Royal Observatory.

The first successful Caesarean is carried out in Cape Town. The lives of mother and baby are saved.

Document 116 - Committee of Action of the Non-European United Front, Non-European United Front, Cape Town (1939)

Sir Jacob Dirk Barry (73), judge president of the Eastern division since 1880, dies in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.

Sir Jacob Dirk Barry (73), judge president of the Eastern division since 1880, dies in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.

British troops march from Simonstown and General J.H. Craig enters Cape Town. Sluysken formally surrenders on 16 September.

Holy Communion is served at the Cape by residing pastor Johan (Joan) van Arckel for the first time.

Rachel Alexander (Ray) Simons, legendary communist and trade unionist born in Latvia in 1914, dies in Cape Town.

Gen. Benjamin (Ben) Johannes Viljoen, Boer general, war hero and author, is born in Wodehouse district, Cape Colony.

In the Cape Town Supreme Court a British journalist, David Rabkin, his wife, Susan, and a university lecturer, Jeremy Cronin, a

Cape Governor Sir George Grey arranges peace between Basotho King Moshesh and the Free State at Aliwal North.

Anglo American announces its decision to invest R4 billion in the zinc-mining project in Gamsberg, Northern Cape.

President Mbeki states at a media briefing in Cape Town, after a meeting of the African National Congress’s provincial executiv

An edict is issued in the Cape Colony forbidding any White person from settling beyond the Gamtoos River.