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At the request of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the Security Council convenes on 15 to 16 July to examine the issue

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Chamber of Commerce and Industry of USSR and South African Chamber of Mines sign an agreement to promote exchange of informatio

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The Star reports that Bophuthatswana’s administration has decided not to publish the findings of Mr Justice E.A.T. Smith, one-m

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Andrew Harold Makope disappears in Mamelodi after being taken into a light blue combi a short distance from his home by armed m

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A group of nine young activists is shot by the SA Police in a house in Vlaklaagte, KwaNdebele.

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South African Basketball Federation is expelled from the International Amateur Basketball Federation (FIBA) in protest against

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The Minister of Justice, Jimmy Kruger, announces that the provisions of the Internal Security Act, allowing for the unlimited d

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The SA rugby team beats France 26-3 in the first test in Durban.

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Dr. Verwoerd announces that the government has decided to withdraw from the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) owing to the h

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Ebrahim Rasool, leader of the ANC in the Western Cape and premier of that province, is born.

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H.A. Fagan, former Chief Justice and Minister of Native Affairs, agrees to become leader of the National Union. Its founder, J.

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UN troops arrive to help deal with the political crisis following Moïse-Kapenda Tshombe’s declaration of independence for Kata

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The first Boeing 707 jet aircraft arrives in South Africa, heralding a new era in aviation in South Africa.

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Walter Sisulu and P.P.D. Nokwe, a former teacher and member of the African National Congress, go overseas under false names and

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Passive Resister reports that Moulvi Saloojee, one of the most respected Muslim priests and an active member of the Working Com

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When Albertina marries Walter Sisulu, Anton Lembede warns her that she is marrying a man who is already married to the nation.

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Frans Oerder (77), SA painter, dies in Pretoria.

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Christiaan Johan Barnard, SA author, is born.

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Cornelis Jacob Langenhoven, SA author and writer of the words of Die Stem, dies at his home ‘Arbeidsgenot’ in Oudtshoorn.

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WWI: The Battle of Delville Wood, the bloodiest battle ever fought by South Africans, starts. It lasted till 20 July. Of th

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Johannes Hendrikus (Jan) Stander, champion of Afrikaans, deputy director of education in Natal, founder of the Afrikaner Club a

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Dr K. Franks, camp doctor at the Mafeking concentration camp reports that the camp is “overwhelmed” by 1 270

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Anglo-Boer War 2 Chief Commandant De Wet, Pres. Steyn and members of the Free State government break out of the Brandwater Basi

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The Matabele stage an uprising against the rule of British South Africa Company.

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Ferdinand Postma, professor of the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church in Burgersdorp and later Potchefstroom, is born

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Comdt-Gen. Paul Kruger evacuates Schoemansdal, Northern Transvaal, because of strained relations with the surrounding Blacks.

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Natal is established as a British colony separate from the Cape Colony.

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The Volksraad of the Voortrekker Republic of Natal capitulates to Britain. Britain annexed the territory formally in 1843.

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Helena W. Ten Damme marries Hendrik Swellengrebel, who twelve years later became governor of the Cape. Swellendam was named

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British diplomat Edward Clay launches a stinging attack on the Kenyan government for allegedly failing to tackle corruption.

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At the request of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the Security Council convenes on 15 to 16 July to examine the issue

Chamber of Commerce and Industry of USSR and South African Chamber of Mines sign an agreement to promote exchange of informatio

The Star reports that Bophuthatswana’s administration has decided not to publish the findings of Mr Justice E.A.T. Smith, one-m

Andrew Harold Makope disappears in Mamelodi after being taken into a light blue combi a short distance from his home by armed m

A group of nine young activists is shot by the SA Police in a house in Vlaklaagte, KwaNdebele.

South African Basketball Federation is expelled from the International Amateur Basketball Federation (FIBA) in protest against

The Minister of Justice, Jimmy Kruger, announces that the provisions of the Internal Security Act, allowing for the unlimited d

The SA rugby team beats France 26-3 in the first test in Durban.

Dr. Verwoerd announces that the government has decided to withdraw from the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) owing to the h

Ebrahim Rasool, leader of the ANC in the Western Cape and premier of that province, is born.

H.A. Fagan, former Chief Justice and Minister of Native Affairs, agrees to become leader of the National Union. Its founder, J.

UN troops arrive to help deal with the political crisis following Moïse-Kapenda Tshombe’s declaration of independence for Kata

The first Boeing 707 jet aircraft arrives in South Africa, heralding a new era in aviation in South Africa.

Walter Sisulu and P.P.D. Nokwe, a former teacher and member of the African National Congress, go overseas under false names and

Passive Resister reports that Moulvi Saloojee, one of the most respected Muslim priests and an active member of the Working Com

When Albertina marries Walter Sisulu, Anton Lembede warns her that she is marrying a man who is already married to the nation.

Frans Oerder (77), SA painter, dies in Pretoria.

Christiaan Johan Barnard, SA author, is born.

Cornelis Jacob Langenhoven, SA author and writer of the words of Die Stem, dies at his home ‘Arbeidsgenot’ in Oudtshoorn.

WWI: The Battle of Delville Wood, the bloodiest battle ever fought by South Africans, starts. It lasted till 20 July. Of th

Johannes Hendrikus (Jan) Stander, champion of Afrikaans, deputy director of education in Natal, founder of the Afrikaner Club a

Anglo-Boer War 2: Dr K. Franks, camp doctor at the Mafeking concentration camp reports that the camp is “overwhelmed” by 1 270

Anglo-Boer War 2 Chief Commandant De Wet, Pres. Steyn and members of the Free State government break out of the Brandwater Basi

The Matabele stage an uprising against the rule of British South Africa Company.

Ferdinand Postma, professor of the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church in Burgersdorp and later Potchefstroom, is born

Comdt-Gen. Paul Kruger evacuates Schoemansdal, Northern Transvaal, because of strained relations with the surrounding Blacks.

Natal is established as a British colony separate from the Cape Colony.

The Volksraad of the Voortrekker Republic of Natal capitulates to Britain. Britain annexed the territory formally in 1843.

Helena W. Ten Damme marries Hendrik Swellengrebel, who twelve years later became governor of the Cape. Swellendam was named

British diplomat Edward Clay launches a stinging attack on the Kenyan government for allegedly failing to tackle corruption.