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William Rantoa and Kgosimang Mafora, members of the pro-Bophuthatswana faction, are killed when gunmen open fire on them at a b

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The National Union of South African Students (NUSAS) dissolves during its 67th congress.

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The ANC holds its first National Conference in Durban (2-6 July) after a break of more than thirty years.

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A week-long labour stay-away, organised by the ANC and its allies, begins in protest against factional Black violence in Natal.

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A car bomb explodes at the Ellis Park Rugby Stadium. Two spectators are killed and thirty-seven injured.

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Constitutional Affairs Amendment Act No 104 commences. It amends the 1968 Prohibition of Political Interference Act to allow no

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The Internal Security Act becomes operative. Opposition parties oppose the massive powers given to the authorities to investiga

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The second annual General Student Council meeting (2 9 July) of the South African Student Organisation (SASO) starts in Hammans

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World War II: North Africa. British Commander-in-Chief (Middle East) Claude Auchinleck, acting on information obtained by Ultra

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Sir Lionel Phillips (80), mining magnate, chairman of the Chamber of Mines and politician, dies at Vergelegen, Somerset West.

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Die Vaderland, first Afrikaans daily newspaper, is published in Johannesburg, with Willem van Heerden as editor.

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The SA cricket team wins its first test match on Lords against England.

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Patrice Emery Lumumba, premier of the Congo (1960-1961), is born in Katoko-Kombe (Kasai).

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Andries Johannes Bester de Klerk, writer and provincial secretary of the Cape Province, is born in Williston, CP.

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Six unarmed Boer prisoners (later called the Geyser group) are murdered by members of the Bushveld Carabineer

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Anglo-Boer War 2: the British forces occupy Utrecht after the defending burgers had to retire the previous day.

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Brussels Act is passed by international conference to eradicate African slave trade and liquor traffic with primitive peoples.

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Chief Justice John Gilbert Kotzé opens The Volkshospitaal in Pretoria. Pres. Paul Kruger laid the corner stone of the

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Andrew (Andries) Abraham Stockenstr&ouml;m le Fleur, Griqua leader (kaptyn) and visionary, is born in Herschel, CC.

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African slaves being shipped to Cuba, revolt and seize the ship Amistad, leading to the eventual end of the African slave marke

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Jean Jacques Rousseau, French philosopher and author, whose influence was felt in the Cape Colony, dies. At the time of his dea

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SA reaches a historical milestone with more than 50% of the population receiving 6 000 free litres of water per month.

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SA reaches a historical milestone with more than 50% of the population receiving 6 000 free litres of water per month.

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The Durban Metropolitan Police Service, the first municipal police service established as a consequence of SAPS Amendment Act,

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The Durban Metropolitan Police Service, the first municipal police service established as a consequence of SAPS Amendment Act,

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Joshua Nkomo (82), second vice-president of Zimbabwe, dies in Harare. He was admitted to hospital a few weeks earlier with

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Govin Reddy learns from the media that he is relieved from his post as chief officer of broadcasting strategy of the SABC.

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William Rantoa and Kgosimang Mafora, members of the pro-Bophuthatswana faction, are killed when gunmen open fire on them at a b

The National Union of South African Students (NUSAS) dissolves during its 67th congress.

The ANC holds its first National Conference in Durban (2-6 July) after a break of more than thirty years.

A week-long labour stay-away, organised by the ANC and its allies, begins in protest against factional Black violence in Natal.

A car bomb explodes at the Ellis Park Rugby Stadium. Two spectators are killed and thirty-seven injured.

Constitutional Affairs Amendment Act No 104 commences. It amends the 1968 Prohibition of Political Interference Act to allow no

The Internal Security Act becomes operative. Opposition parties oppose the massive powers given to the authorities to investiga

The second annual General Student Council meeting (2 9 July) of the South African Student Organisation (SASO) starts in Hammans

Boerneef (Prof. I.W. van der Merwe) (70), writer and poet, dies.

Cameroon closes its sea and airports to both Portugal and South Africa.

George Weideman, SA author, is born.

World War II: North Africa. British Commander-in-Chief (Middle East) Claude Auchinleck, acting on information obtained by Ultra

Sir Lionel Phillips (80), mining magnate, chairman of the Chamber of Mines and politician, dies at Vergelegen, Somerset West.

Die Vaderland, first Afrikaans daily newspaper, is published in Johannesburg, with Willem van Heerden as editor.

The SA cricket team wins its first test match on Lords against England.

Patrice Emery Lumumba, premier of the Congo (1960-1961), is born in Katoko-Kombe (Kasai).

Andries Johannes Bester de Klerk, writer and provincial secretary of the Cape Province, is born in Williston, CP.

Anglo-Boer War 2: Six unarmed Boer prisoners (later called the Geyser group) are murdered by members of the Bushveld Carabineer

Anglo-Boer War 2: the British forces occupy Utrecht after the defending burgers had to retire the previous day.

Brussels Act is passed by international conference to eradicate African slave trade and liquor traffic with primitive peoples.

Chief Justice John Gilbert Kotzé opens The Volkshospitaal in Pretoria. Pres. Paul Kruger laid the corner stone of the

Andrew (Andries) Abraham Stockenstr&amp;ouml;m le Fleur, Griqua leader (kaptyn) and visionary, is born in Herschel, CC.

African slaves being shipped to Cuba, revolt and seize the ship Amistad, leading to the eventual end of the African slave marke

Jean Jacques Rousseau, French philosopher and author, whose influence was felt in the Cape Colony, dies. At the time of his dea

SA reaches a historical milestone with more than 50% of the population receiving 6 000 free litres of water per month.

SA reaches a historical milestone with more than 50% of the population receiving 6 000 free litres of water per month.

The Durban Metropolitan Police Service, the first municipal police service established as a consequence of SAPS Amendment Act,

The Durban Metropolitan Police Service, the first municipal police service established as a consequence of SAPS Amendment Act,

Joshua Nkomo (82), second vice-president of Zimbabwe, dies in Harare. He was admitted to hospital a few weeks earlier with

Govin Reddy learns from the media that he is relieved from his post as chief officer of broadcasting strategy of the SABC.

Andrew (Andries) Abraham Stockenström le Fleur, Griqua leader (kaptyn) and visionary, is born in Herschel, CC.