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Henry Mutile Fazzie, vice-president, Eastern Cape Region of the United Democratic Front, 1983, and member of the Port Elizabeth

… Henry Mutile Fazzie, vice-president, Eastern Cape Region of the United Democratic Front, 1983, and member …

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Mary Agard (Mamie) Pocock, algologist and botanist, who is commemorated in many plant names, is born in Rondebosch, Cape Town.

… commemorated in many plant names, is born in Rondebosch, Cape Town. …

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The first French Huguenots leave the Netherlands for the Cape, with vine shoots from France with them on the ship.

… The first French Huguenots leave the Netherlands for the Cape, with vine shoots from France with them on the ship. …

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Louis Washkansky (53), first heart transplant patient in the world, dies in Cape Town, eighteen days after receiving the heart

… (53), first heart transplant patient in the world, dies in Cape Town, eighteen days after receiving the heart …

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J.F. (Tom) Naudé (80), member of cabinet and acting SA state president in 1967 and 1968, dies in Cape Town.

… and acting SA state president in 1967 and 1968, dies in Cape Town. …

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Natal, annexed by Britain on 12 May 1843, becomes a district of the Cape Colony under a lieutenant-governor. (Muller (ed): 500

… by Britain on 12 May 1843, becomes a district of the Cape Colony under a lieutenant-governor. (Muller (ed): 500 …

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The Afrikaans language festival, “Die Wonder van Afrikaans” which started on April 6 in Cape Town, ends at the Voortrekker monu

… “Die Wonder van Afrikaans” which started on April 6 in Cape Town, ends at the Voortrekker monu …

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Diocesan College School (also known as Bishop’s) is founded by Bishop Robert Gray in Rondebosch, Cape Town, with six learners.

… Bishop’s) is founded by Bishop Robert Gray in Rondebosch, Cape Town, with six learners. …

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The Cape Town railway line is blown up near Port Elizabeth in what is believed to be an ANC attack.

… The Cape Town railway line is blown up near Port Elizabeth in …

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The Cape Town railway line is blown up near Port Elizabeth in what is believed to be an ANC attack.

… The Cape Town railway line is blown up near Port Elizabeth in …

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Dr. Marjorie (Margaretha) Emma McKerron, educationist, dies in Grahamstown, eastern Cape. She was one of the founders of the Af

… Emma McKerron, educationist, dies in Grahamstown, eastern Cape. She was one of the founders of the Af …

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Dr. Marjorie (Margaretha) Emma McKerron, educationist, dies in Grahamstown, eastern Cape. She was one of the founders of the Af

… Emma McKerron, educationist, dies in Grahamstown, eastern Cape. She was one of the founders of the Af …

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Sir Christopher Joseph Quinton Brand, aviation pioneer who completed the first flight from London to Cape Town with Sir Pierre

… pioneer who completed the first flight from London to Cape Town with Sir Pierre …

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Adam Tas is arrested by magistrate Starrenburg because he compiled the petition for the Cape burghers against Governor W.A. van

… Starrenburg because he compiled the petition for the Cape burghers against Governor W.A. van …

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Free Burghers in the Cape receive their first agricultural plots. First legislation with regard to water rights come into actio

… Free Burghers in the Cape receive their first agricultural plots. First …

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Bishop Robert Gray arrives in South Africa and takes up his post as the first Anglican Bishop of Cape Town.

… and takes up his post as the first Anglican Bishop of Cape Town. …

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Lord Charles Somerset (64), former governor at the Cape and direct descendent of the Plantagenet kings who ruled England from 1

… Lord Charles Somerset (64), former governor at the Cape and direct descendent of the Plantagenet kings who ruled …

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The Presidents of South Africa, Uganda, Mozambique, Botswana and Zimbabwe meet in Cape Town. The five leaders exchange views on

… Africa, Uganda, Mozambique, Botswana and Zimbabwe meet in Cape Town. The five leaders exchange views on …

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The Cape High Court sets aside the department of environmental affairs’ decision to allow the construction of a pebble bed modu

… The Cape High Court sets aside the department of environmental …

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A special commission of justice completes the trial of prisoners in the Slagter’s Nek rebellion in the Eastern Cape and confirm

… of prisoners in the Slagter’s Nek rebellion in the Eastern Cape and confirm …

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During the South African Indian Congress (SAIC) Conference held in Cape Town, a deputation of sixty Indians calls on the Prime

… South African Indian Congress (SAIC) Conference held in Cape Town, a deputation of sixty Indians calls on the Prime …

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The Nepaul, a British ship of 462 ton, runs aground while leaving Swartvlei Bay on the Cape coast. Three sailors die.

… 462 ton, runs aground while leaving Swartvlei Bay on the Cape coast. Three sailors die. …

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In Cape Town the heaviest possible sentence in the South African Justice system is imposed on the Niewoudtville murder gang –

… In Cape Town the heaviest possible sentence in the South African …

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The Cape Corps, consisting of thirty-two officers and 1022 soldiers, leaves for East Africa during the First World War.

… The Cape Corps, consisting of thirty-two officers and 1022 …

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Andrew and Lady Ann Barnard leaves Portsmouth, England, for the Cape, where Andrew was appointed secretary to the new English g

… and Lady Ann Barnard leaves Portsmouth, England, for the Cape, where Andrew was appointed secretary to the new English …

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The Herschel School opens in Claremont, Cape Town. It is named after Sir John Frederick William Herschel, British astronomer an

… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 5, p. 502 … The Herschel School opens in Claremont, Cape Town. It is named after Sir John Frederick William …

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David Draper, prospector and geologist is born in Cape Town. He discovered underground water at Zuurbekom in 1898, whereby freq

… D.W. (ed)(1972). Dictionary of South African Biography, Cape Town: Human Sciences Research Council, v. 1, p. 253. … David Draper, prospector and geologist is born in Cape Town. He discovered underground water at Zuurbekom in …

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A customs union and railway extension are proposed at a conference of delegations from the Cape Colony, Natal and the Orange Fr

… are proposed at a conference of delegations from the Cape Colony, Natal and the Orange Fr …

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WWII: Final Allied Offensive, Tunisia. General Gustav von Vaerst’s 5th Panzer Army finally surrenders on the Cape Bon peninsula

… von Vaerst’s 5th Panzer Army finally surrenders on the Cape Bon peninsula …

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Talks (10 -12 May) start in Cape Town between Swaziland and South Africa concerning trade and regional security. South Africa i

… Talks (10 -12 May) start in Cape Town between Swaziland and South Africa concerning trade …

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Henry Mutile Fazzie, vice-president, Eastern Cape Region of the United Democratic Front, 1983, and member of the Port Elizabeth

Mary Agard (Mamie) Pocock, algologist and botanist, who is commemorated in many plant names, is born in Rondebosch, Cape Town.

The first French Huguenots leave the Netherlands for the Cape, with vine shoots from France with them on the ship.

Louis Washkansky (53), first heart transplant patient in the world, dies in Cape Town, eighteen days after receiving the heart

J.F. (Tom) Naudé (80), member of cabinet and acting SA state president in 1967 and 1968, dies in Cape Town.

Natal, annexed by Britain on 12 May 1843, becomes a district of the Cape Colony under a lieutenant-governor. (Muller (ed): 500

The Afrikaans language festival, “Die Wonder van Afrikaans” which started on April 6 in Cape Town, ends at the Voortrekker monu

Diocesan College School (also known as Bishop’s) is founded by Bishop Robert Gray in Rondebosch, Cape Town, with six learners.

The Cape Town railway line is blown up near Port Elizabeth in what is believed to be an ANC attack.

The Cape Town railway line is blown up near Port Elizabeth in what is believed to be an ANC attack.

Dr. Marjorie (Margaretha) Emma McKerron, educationist, dies in Grahamstown, eastern Cape. She was one of the founders of the Af

Dr. Marjorie (Margaretha) Emma McKerron, educationist, dies in Grahamstown, eastern Cape. She was one of the founders of the Af

Sir Christopher Joseph Quinton Brand, aviation pioneer who completed the first flight from London to Cape Town with Sir Pierre

Adam Tas is arrested by magistrate Starrenburg because he compiled the petition for the Cape burghers against Governor W.A. van

Free Burghers in the Cape receive their first agricultural plots. First legislation with regard to water rights come into actio

Bishop Robert Gray arrives in South Africa and takes up his post as the first Anglican Bishop of Cape Town.

Lord Charles Somerset (64), former governor at the Cape and direct descendent of the Plantagenet kings who ruled England from 1

The Presidents of South Africa, Uganda, Mozambique, Botswana and Zimbabwe meet in Cape Town. The five leaders exchange views on

The Cape High Court sets aside the department of environmental affairs’ decision to allow the construction of a pebble bed modu

A special commission of justice completes the trial of prisoners in the Slagter’s Nek rebellion in the Eastern Cape and confirm

During the South African Indian Congress (SAIC) Conference held in Cape Town, a deputation of sixty Indians calls on the Prime

The Nepaul, a British ship of 462 ton, runs aground while leaving Swartvlei Bay on the Cape coast. Three sailors die.

In Cape Town the heaviest possible sentence in the South African Justice system is imposed on the Niewoudtville murder gang –

The Cape Corps, consisting of thirty-two officers and 1022 soldiers, leaves for East Africa during the First World War.

Andrew and Lady Ann Barnard leaves Portsmouth, England, for the Cape, where Andrew was appointed secretary to the new English g

The Herschel School opens in Claremont, Cape Town. It is named after Sir John Frederick William Herschel, British astronomer an

David Draper, prospector and geologist is born in Cape Town. He discovered underground water at Zuurbekom in 1898, whereby freq

A customs union and railway extension are proposed at a conference of delegations from the Cape Colony, Natal and the Orange Fr

WWII: Final Allied Offensive, Tunisia. General Gustav von Vaerst’s 5th Panzer Army finally surrenders on the Cape Bon peninsula

Talks (10 -12 May) start in Cape Town between Swaziland and South Africa concerning trade and regional security. South Africa i