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Dmitri Tsafendas (81), murderer of SA Prime Minister H.F. Verwoerd in 1966, dies in the Sterkfontein psychiatric hospital on th

This day in history

Nine people are killed on the N1 between Bloemfontein and Winburg when a lorry runs into the back of a stationary bus.

This day in history

Nine people are killed on the N1 between Bloemfontein and Winburg when a lorry runs into the back of a stationary bus.

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Viagra, the alleged wonder cure for impotence, is sanctioned by the SA Medicine Control Board.

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Inkatha withdraws again from the Constitutional Assembly, indicating it is considering reviving its demand for international me

This day in history

Inkatha withdraws again from the Constitutional Assembly, indicating it is considering reviving its demand for international me

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The Freedom Alliance is formed. It seeks to gain concession on federalism from the ANC and to displace the National Party.

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Twenty (or eighteen) mourners die in Katlehong, East Rand, when gunmen open fire at Sam Ntuli’s funeral.

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Twenty (or eighteen) mourners die in Katlehong, East Rand, when gunmen open fire at Sam Ntuli’s funeral.

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Dr Cedric Namedi Phatudi, Chief Minister of Lebowa since 1973 dies in Lebowakgomo. Date is given as 7 October 1989 by H.T. Coop

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Stella Sigcau, eldest daughter of Paramount Chief Botha Sigcau, former State President of Transkei, becomes third Prime Ministe

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Egypt’s vice president Hosni Mubarak is nominated as successor to slain President Anwar Sadat.

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Egypt’s vice president Hosni Mubarak is nominated as successor to slain President Anwar Sadat.

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Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith visits the United States, challenging officials to support his plan for the transition of go

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Public Security Act No 30 commences.

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A government notice gazetted on this date provides for the establishment of an Ndebele Tribal Authority.

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SA signs regional agreement on low frequency and medium frequency broadcasting in ITU regions 1 and 3.

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A delegation of British Trade Union leaders carry out an intensive programme of visits and talks (7-20 October), investigating

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Habib Mohamed (A.M.) Rajab, trader who possessed the biggest collection of oriental art in SA, and remembered for his role in p

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SWAPO claims it was not responsible for placing landmines in the Caprivi Strip and that the guerrillas were not operating from

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The government announces the twenty nominated members of the Coloured Persons’ Representative Council for the four provinces. T

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Talks in London on Rhodesia’s demand for independence reach a deadlock.

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Mamorena Annah Buthelezi-Phori, ANC politician and MEC for Social Welfare, Free State Provincial Government since 1999, is born

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SA signs multilateral agreement accepting the constitution of the Universal Postal Union.

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It is announced in Rawalpindi that the government of Pakistan has decided to ban all exports from Pakistan to South Africa and

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Israeli foreign minister Golda Meir says the UN failure to resolve the Suez Crisis means they must take military action.

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League of Nations declares Italy aggressor in Ethiopia.

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Archbishop Mpilo Desmond Tutu, chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, is born in Klerksdorp, Transvaal.

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Sir Redvers Buller is appointed Commander-in-Chief in South Africa.

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Tension continues between the British and the Boers in South Africa, and the British Army is ordered to mobil

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Dmitri Tsafendas (81), murderer of SA Prime Minister H.F. Verwoerd in 1966, dies in the Sterkfontein psychiatric hospital on th

Nine people are killed on the N1 between Bloemfontein and Winburg when a lorry runs into the back of a stationary bus.

Nine people are killed on the N1 between Bloemfontein and Winburg when a lorry runs into the back of a stationary bus.

Viagra, the alleged wonder cure for impotence, is sanctioned by the SA Medicine Control Board.

Inkatha withdraws again from the Constitutional Assembly, indicating it is considering reviving its demand for international me

Inkatha withdraws again from the Constitutional Assembly, indicating it is considering reviving its demand for international me

The Freedom Alliance is formed. It seeks to gain concession on federalism from the ANC and to displace the National Party.

Twenty (or eighteen) mourners die in Katlehong, East Rand, when gunmen open fire at Sam Ntuli’s funeral.

Twenty (or eighteen) mourners die in Katlehong, East Rand, when gunmen open fire at Sam Ntuli’s funeral.

Dr Cedric Namedi Phatudi, Chief Minister of Lebowa since 1973 dies in Lebowakgomo. Date is given as 7 October 1989 by H.T. Coop

Stella Sigcau, eldest daughter of Paramount Chief Botha Sigcau, former State President of Transkei, becomes third Prime Ministe

Egypt’s vice president Hosni Mubarak is nominated as successor to slain President Anwar Sadat.

Egypt’s vice president Hosni Mubarak is nominated as successor to slain President Anwar Sadat.

Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith visits the United States, challenging officials to support his plan for the transition of go

Public Security Act No 30 commences.

A government notice gazetted on this date provides for the establishment of an Ndebele Tribal Authority.

SA signs regional agreement on low frequency and medium frequency broadcasting in ITU regions 1 and 3.

A delegation of British Trade Union leaders carry out an intensive programme of visits and talks (7-20 October), investigating

Habib Mohamed (A.M.) Rajab, trader who possessed the biggest collection of oriental art in SA, and remembered for his role in p

SWAPO claims it was not responsible for placing landmines in the Caprivi Strip and that the guerrillas were not operating from

The government announces the twenty nominated members of the Coloured Persons’ Representative Council for the four provinces. T

Talks in London on Rhodesia’s demand for independence reach a deadlock.

Mamorena Annah Buthelezi-Phori, ANC politician and MEC for Social Welfare, Free State Provincial Government since 1999, is born

SA signs multilateral agreement accepting the constitution of the Universal Postal Union.

It is announced in Rawalpindi that the government of Pakistan has decided to ban all exports from Pakistan to South Africa and

Israeli foreign minister Golda Meir says the UN failure to resolve the Suez Crisis means they must take military action.

League of Nations declares Italy aggressor in Ethiopia.

Archbishop Mpilo Desmond Tutu, chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, is born in Klerksdorp, Transvaal.

Anglo-Boer War 2: Sir Redvers Buller is appointed Commander-in-Chief in South Africa.

Anglo-Boer War 2: Tension continues between the British and the Boers in South Africa, and the British Army is ordered to mobil