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Retired Royal Navy officer, Lieutenant Francis Farewell of Cape Town, hoists the Union Jack at Port Natal and takes possession

… Retired Royal Navy officer, Lieutenant Francis Farewell of Cape Town, hoists the Union Jack at Port Natal and takes …

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Marthinus A. Bergh leaves for the Netherlands to raise the grievances of the Burghers against the Cape government at the States

… to raise the grievances of the Burghers against the Cape government at the States …

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Smallpox epidemic strikes the refreshment station at the Cape, after arriving with the crew on a Dutch ship. The disease wreaks

… Smallpox epidemic strikes the refreshment station at the Cape, after arriving with the crew on a Dutch ship. The …

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African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela meets the world’s press at the official residence of the Archbishop of Cape Tow

… press at the official residence of the Archbishop of Cape Tow …

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At least twenty-two people are killed and 4000 are rendered homeless by a devastating storm in Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape.

… homeless by a devastating storm in Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape. …

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The Cape becomes British territory for the second time, when conditions of surrender at Blaauberg (11 days previously), is conf

… The Cape becomes British territory for the second time, when …

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Janssens, governor of the Cape, capitulates with the last of the defending force, after which the second British occupation of

… Janssens, governor of the Cape, capitulates with the last of the defending force, after …

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Guy Tachard, a French astronomer who set up an observatory in die Company Gardens in the Cape, makes his first observations.

… who set up an observatory in die Company Gardens in the Cape, makes his first observations. …

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Pieter Hackius becomes Governor of the Cape and succeeds Jakob Borghorst who returns to The Netherlands because of poor health.

… Pieter Hackius becomes Governor of the Cape and succeeds Jakob Borghorst who returns to The …

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Following violent student protests in Cape Town on 16 February, President Mandela warns in Parliament that he will not tolerate

… Following violent student protests in Cape Town on 16 February, President Mandela warns in …

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The Anglican church joins the growing confrontation between church and state, when the Archbishop of Cape Town, the Most Rev. W

… between church and state, when the Archbishop of Cape Town, the Most Rev. W …

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Robert Moffat, of the London Missionary Society, arrives with his wife at Maruping, Northern Cape, to assist with missionary wo

… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 7, p. 228 … Society, arrives with his wife at Maruping, Northern Cape, to assist with missionary wo …

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Prime Minister B.J. Vorster and Chief Jonathan of Lesotho meet in Cape Town. A joint statement emphasises their belief in peace

… B.J. Vorster and Chief Jonathan of Lesotho meet in Cape Town. A joint statement emphasises their belief in peace …

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On the 70th anniversary of the formation of the ANC, MK attacks Koeberg nuclear power plant in Cape Town.

… of the ANC, MK attacks Koeberg nuclear power plant in Cape Town. …

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Walter Whall Battiss, South African educationist, painter and specialist on the San art, is born in Somerset East, Eastern Cape

… D.W. (ed)(1972). Dictionary of South African Biography, Cape Town: Human Sciences Research Council, v. 5, p. 36. … on the San art, is born in Somerset East, Eastern Cape …

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Dr Desmond Tutu receives the Officer of the French Legion of Honour award from Pres. Jacques Chirac in Cape Town.

… French Legion of Honour award from Pres. Jacques Chirac in Cape Town. …

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James Ngcanjini Limba, leader of the Church of Christ and highly regarded by Africans, dies in New Brighton, Eastern Cape.

… highly regarded by Africans, dies in New Brighton, Eastern Cape. …

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Simon Hendrik Freykenius and Sebastiaan Cornelis Nederburgh arrive at the Cape to advise the dissatisfied burghers on how to be

… and Sebastiaan Cornelis Nederburgh arrive at the Cape to advise the dissatisfied burghers on how to be …

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Frans Reinhard Bresler, official of the Dutch East India Company and landdros of Graaff-Reinet, is born in Cape Town.

… India Company and landdros of Graaff-Reinet, is born in Cape Town. …

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Walter Sisulu attends the annual conference of the ANC branch of the Cape Province at Uitenhage. Sisulu officiates as secretary

… attends the annual conference of the ANC branch of the Cape Province at Uitenhage. Sisulu officiates as secretary …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: The British execute P.W. Kloppert, a Cape rebel, by hanging. Cloete claimed that he was not a rebel because

… Anglo-Boer War 2: The British execute P.W. Kloppert, a Cape rebel, by hanging. Cloete claimed that he was not a …

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Barend Bartholomeus Keet, one of the first five translators of the Bible in Afrikaans, is born in Alice, Eastern Cape.

… of the Bible in Afrikaans, is born in Alice, Eastern Cape. …

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Renewed rioting occurs in the Cape (18-19 June). Criminal elements in the Coloured community are blamed. Official figures repor

… Renewed rioting occurs in the Cape (18-19 June). Criminal elements in the Coloured …

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William Duncan Baxter and Bishop S.W. Lavis are the first receivers of the freedom of the City of Cape Town.

… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 2, p. 216 … are the first receivers of the freedom of the City of Cape Town. …

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The British government officially abolishes slavery in the Cape Colony, but the slaves are apprenticed for four years to their

… The British government officially abolishes slavery in the Cape Colony, but the slaves are apprenticed for four years to …

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Thousands of passengers are stranded countrywide after runways of Cape Town airport were closed because of a huge hole in the s

… of passengers are stranded countrywide after runways of Cape Town airport were closed because of a huge hole in the s …

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Dr Sydney Arnold Skaife, founder member of the Cape Nature Conservation Association and author under the name of Hendrik Brand,

… Dr Sydney Arnold Skaife, founder member of the Cape Nature Conservation Association and author under the …

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The Cape Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church decides that Afrikaans may be used alongside with Dutch in the church.

… The Cape Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church decides that …

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Gen. R.C. Hiemstra opens the Castle of Good Hope military museum in Cape Town, reflecting various aspects of military history s

… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 7, p. 411 … Hiemstra opens the Castle of Good Hope military museum in Cape Town, reflecting various aspects of military history s …

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The Transitional Executive Council has its first meeting in Cape Town and adopts a resolution of the Multi-party Negotiating Co

… The Transitional Executive Council has its first meeting in Cape Town and adopts a resolution of the Multi-party …

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Retired Royal Navy officer, Lieutenant Francis Farewell of Cape Town, hoists the Union Jack at Port Natal and takes possession

Marthinus A. Bergh leaves for the Netherlands to raise the grievances of the Burghers against the Cape government at the States

Smallpox epidemic strikes the refreshment station at the Cape, after arriving with the crew on a Dutch ship. The disease wreaks

African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela meets the world’s press at the official residence of the Archbishop of Cape Tow

At least twenty-two people are killed and 4000 are rendered homeless by a devastating storm in Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape.

The Cape becomes British territory for the second time, when conditions of surrender at Blaauberg (11 days previously), is conf

Janssens, governor of the Cape, capitulates with the last of the defending force, after which the second British occupation of

Guy Tachard, a French astronomer who set up an observatory in die Company Gardens in the Cape, makes his first observations.

Pieter Hackius becomes Governor of the Cape and succeeds Jakob Borghorst who returns to The Netherlands because of poor health.

Following violent student protests in Cape Town on 16 February, President Mandela warns in Parliament that he will not tolerate

The Anglican church joins the growing confrontation between church and state, when the Archbishop of Cape Town, the Most Rev. W

Robert Moffat, of the London Missionary Society, arrives with his wife at Maruping, Northern Cape, to assist with missionary wo

Prime Minister B.J. Vorster and Chief Jonathan of Lesotho meet in Cape Town. A joint statement emphasises their belief in peace

On the 70th anniversary of the formation of the ANC, MK attacks Koeberg nuclear power plant in Cape Town.

Walter Whall Battiss, South African educationist, painter and specialist on the San art, is born in Somerset East, Eastern Cape

Dr Desmond Tutu receives the Officer of the French Legion of Honour award from Pres. Jacques Chirac in Cape Town.

James Ngcanjini Limba, leader of the Church of Christ and highly regarded by Africans, dies in New Brighton, Eastern Cape.

Simon Hendrik Freykenius and Sebastiaan Cornelis Nederburgh arrive at the Cape to advise the dissatisfied burghers on how to be

Frans Reinhard Bresler, official of the Dutch East India Company and landdros of Graaff-Reinet, is born in Cape Town.

Walter Sisulu attends the annual conference of the ANC branch of the Cape Province at Uitenhage. Sisulu officiates as secretary

Anglo-Boer War 2: The British execute P.W. Kloppert, a Cape rebel, by hanging. Cloete claimed that he was not a rebel because

Barend Bartholomeus Keet, one of the first five translators of the Bible in Afrikaans, is born in Alice, Eastern Cape.

Renewed rioting occurs in the Cape (18-19 June). Criminal elements in the Coloured community are blamed. Official figures repor

William Duncan Baxter and Bishop S.W. Lavis are the first receivers of the freedom of the City of Cape Town.

The British government officially abolishes slavery in the Cape Colony, but the slaves are apprenticed for four years to their

Thousands of passengers are stranded countrywide after runways of Cape Town airport were closed because of a huge hole in the s

Dr Sydney Arnold Skaife, founder member of the Cape Nature Conservation Association and author under the name of Hendrik Brand,

The Cape Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church decides that Afrikaans may be used alongside with Dutch in the church.

Gen. R.C. Hiemstra opens the Castle of Good Hope military museum in Cape Town, reflecting various aspects of military history s

The Transitional Executive Council has its first meeting in Cape Town and adopts a resolution of the Multi-party Negotiating Co