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Anglo-Boer War 2: Start of the siege of Mafeking under Col. Robert Baden-Powell by the Boer forces. Note: Some sources give the

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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

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Jabulani Albert Ntuli, SA artist and illustrator of the Bantubibel in 1977, with Laduma Madela, is born in Eshowe district, Nat

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The railway line between Pretoria and Durban is inaugurated.

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Albertus Daniël Keet, SA poet, is born.

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

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Simon van der Stel, commander and governor of the Cape, is born in Mauritius.

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Prince Harry, third in line to the British throne and known for his late-night parties, celebrates girlfriend Chelsy Davy’s 21s

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Now in its 24th year, South Africa’s longest-running film festival, the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), starts today

This day in history

Now in its 24th year, South Africa’s longest-running film festival, the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), starts today

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President Hosni Mubarak issues an order that 83 suspected Islamic militants stand trial in Egypt’s state security court.

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The Dutch Reformed Church rejoins the World Alliance of Reformed Churches after the general synod had renounced apartheid.

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The Dutch Reformed Church rejoins the World Alliance of Reformed Churches after the general synod had renounced apartheid.

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The pyramids, the Sphinx and other monuments survive Cairo earthquake that kills at least 400 and injures more than 4 000.

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Pik Botha warns Unita leader Jonas Savimbi in Angola that South Africa will withdraw support for Un

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Pik Botha warns Unita leader Jonas Savimbi in Angola that South Africa will withdraw support for Un

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Twenty-one Blacks are killed in series of attacks in South Africa’s Black townships.

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Ten residents of Mapetla die in a gun attack on a tavern.

This day in history

Ten residents of Mapetla die in a gun attack on a tavern.

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Jeremy and Joan Brickhill of the ANC are seriously injured in a motor bomb attack in Harare, Zimbabwe.

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Egyptian author Naguib Mahfouz becomes first Arabic-language writer to win Nobel Prize for literature.

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Egyptian author Naguib Mahfouz becomes first Arabic-language writer to win Nobel Prize for literature.

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South Africa is blamed for a massive bomb blast in Harare in which several people are injured. South Africa denies responsibili

This day in history

South Africa is blamed for a massive bomb blast in Harare in which several people are injured. South Africa denies responsibili

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The PFP meets the ANC in Lusaka and calls for the release of Nelson Mandela.

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Voters in Egypt participate in a referendum to elect vice president Hosni Mubarak as the new president, one week after the assa

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British premier Harold Wilson and Rhodesian leader Ian Smith, meeting aboard HMS Fearless off Gibraltar, fail after five days o

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Anglo-Boer War 2: Start of the siege of Mafeking under Col. Robert Baden-Powell by the Boer forces. Note: Some sources give the

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

Jabulani Albert Ntuli, SA artist and illustrator of the Bantubibel in 1977, with Laduma Madela, is born in Eshowe district, Nat

The railway line between Pretoria and Durban is inaugurated.

Albertus Daniël Keet, SA poet, is born.

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

Simon van der Stel, commander and governor of the Cape, is born in Mauritius.

Prince Harry, third in line to the British throne and known for his late-night parties, celebrates girlfriend Chelsy Davy’s 21s

Now in its 24th year, South Africa’s longest-running film festival, the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), starts today

Now in its 24th year, South Africa’s longest-running film festival, the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), starts today

President Hosni Mubarak issues an order that 83 suspected Islamic militants stand trial in Egypt’s state security court.

The Dutch Reformed Church rejoins the World Alliance of Reformed Churches after the general synod had renounced apartheid.

The Dutch Reformed Church rejoins the World Alliance of Reformed Churches after the general synod had renounced apartheid.

The pyramids, the Sphinx and other monuments survive Cairo earthquake that kills at least 400 and injures more than 4 000.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Pik Botha warns Unita leader Jonas Savimbi in Angola that South Africa will withdraw support for Un

Minister of Foreign Affairs Pik Botha warns Unita leader Jonas Savimbi in Angola that South Africa will withdraw support for Un

Twenty-one Blacks are killed in series of attacks in South Africa’s Black townships.

Ten residents of Mapetla die in a gun attack on a tavern.

Ten residents of Mapetla die in a gun attack on a tavern.

Jeremy and Joan Brickhill of the ANC are seriously injured in a motor bomb attack in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Egyptian author Naguib Mahfouz becomes first Arabic-language writer to win Nobel Prize for literature.

Egyptian author Naguib Mahfouz becomes first Arabic-language writer to win Nobel Prize for literature.

South Africa is blamed for a massive bomb blast in Harare in which several people are injured. South Africa denies responsibili

South Africa is blamed for a massive bomb blast in Harare in which several people are injured. South Africa denies responsibili

The PFP meets the ANC in Lusaka and calls for the release of Nelson Mandela.

Voters in Egypt participate in a referendum to elect vice president Hosni Mubarak as the new president, one week after the assa

Lectures commence in the new building of the Goudstadse Onderwyskollege.

Lectures commence in the new building of the Goudstadse Onderwyskollege.

SA signs treaty with Australia on postal parcels.

British premier Harold Wilson and Rhodesian leader Ian Smith, meeting aboard HMS Fearless off Gibraltar, fail after five days o