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India announces that a preliminary conference will be held on 6 February 1950 in Cape Town to discuss the procedure of the prop

… preliminary conference will be held on 6 February 1950 in Cape Town to discuss the procedure of the prop …

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A proclamation by Commander R.C. Dryer is ratified by British Letters Patent, and the annexation of Walvis Bay to the Cape of

… Letters Patent, and the annexation of Walvis Bay to the Cape of …

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Lady Ann Barnard, author of descriptions of early Cape life and wife of Colonial Secretary Andrew Barnard, is born in Scotland.

… Lady Ann Barnard, author of descriptions of early Cape life and wife of Colonial Secretary Andrew Barnard, is …

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The government moves ANC leader Nelson Mandela from the private clinic in Cape Town, where he has been recovering from tubercul

… moves ANC leader Nelson Mandela from the private clinic in Cape Town, where he has been recovering from tubercul …

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Jean van der Poel, eminent historian and teacher who researched on the life of General Smuts, is born in Cape Town.

… who researched on the life of General Smuts, is born in Cape Town. …

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Former President F.W. de Klerk, speaking on Robben Island off Cape Town at a commemoration of the role played by Mahatma Gandhi

… President F.W. de Klerk, speaking on Robben Island off Cape Town at a commemoration of the role played by Mahatma …

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Anna (Sister Annie) Tempo, community and social worker and founder of ‘Nanny House’ for destitute girls on the streets of Cape

… of ‘Nanny House’ for destitute girls on the streets of Cape …

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Andries Dreyer, archivist of the Dutch Reformed Church, is ordained as missionary of the congregation in Cape Town for the Hano

… Church, is ordained as missionary of the congregation in Cape Town for the Hano …

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About 5 000 people gather on the Parade in Cape town to protest against the decision of Lord Grey, British colonial minister, t

… About 5 000 people gather on the Parade in Cape town to protest against the decision of Lord Grey, …

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The expedition under August F. Beutler, which left the Cape at the end of February, reaches Boesmans River according to his jou

… The expedition under August F. Beutler, which left the Cape at the end of February, reaches Boesmans River according …

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Du Prè Alexander, Earl of Caledon arrives in the Cape as SA’s first civilian governor. He instituted circuit courts in 1811.

… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 2, p. 656 … Du Prè Alexander, Earl of Caledon arrives in the Cape as SA’s first civilian governor. He instituted circuit …

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President Nelson Mandela opens his State of the Nation Address to Parliament in Cape Town by quoting from Ingrid Jonker’s poem

… opens his State of the Nation Address to Parliament in Cape Town by quoting from Ingrid Jonker’s poem …

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Cape Town’s Hely-Hutchinson Reservoir, named after Sir Walter Francis Hely-Hutchinson, at one time governor of Natal and of the

… Cape Town’s Hely-Hutchinson Reservoir, named after Sir Walter …

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An expedition of seventy-one under August F. Beutler leaves the Castle at the Cape with eleven wagons and thirty-seven soldiers

… under August F. Beutler leaves the Castle at the Cape with eleven wagons and thirty-seven soldiers …

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A report is released in London about the disappearance of the Waratah between Durban and Cape Town with 211 passengers and crew

… about the disappearance of the Waratah between Durban and Cape Town with 211 passengers and crew …

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Government announces ninety-nine year leasehold rights for Blacks in three Cape Town townships in order to stop the riots over

… ninety-nine year leasehold rights for Blacks in three Cape Town townships in order to stop the riots over …

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The first verdict in Afrikaans is brought in Cape Town by the English speaking Judge R.P.B. Davies. (The first Afrikaans verdic

… The first verdict in Afrikaans is brought in Cape Town by the English speaking Judge R.P.B. Davies. (The …

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Southern Rhodesian Minister of Railways H.W. Moffat visits Cape Town to discuss the building of Beit Bridge over the Limpopo Ri

… Southern Rhodesian Minister of Railways H.W. Moffat visits Cape Town to discuss the building of Beit Bridge over the …

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Gen. Christiaan de Wet, accompanied by pres. M.T. Steyn, starts his journey at Doornberg, near Winburg, to invade the Cape Colo

… his journey at Doornberg, near Winburg, to invade the Cape Colo …

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The oldest South African college of education and the biggest in the Cape Province, the Wellington College of Education, is ope

… South African college of education and the biggest in the Cape Province, the Wellington College of Education, is ope …

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Piet Retief completes the manifesto, which sets out the reasons why the Voortrekkers are leaving the Cape Colony. It is publi

… sets out the reasons why the Voortrekkers are leaving the Cape Colony. It is publi …

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Part of District Six is proclaimed as a White group area. New Coloured residential areas will be established on the Cape Flat

… New Coloured residential areas will be established on the Cape Flat …

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Muslims protest against the Danish Government outside the Town Hall in Cape Town in protest to the publication of cartoons in a

… against the Danish Government outside the Town Hall in Cape Town in protest to the publication of cartoons in a …

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Lt. Tommy Rose arrives in Cape Town from England after a flight that lasted three days, seventeen hours and thirty-eight minute

… Lt. Tommy Rose arrives in Cape Town from England after a flight that lasted three days, …

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Prof. Willem Sybrand Logeman (81), important role player in the founding of the library of the University of Cape Town, dies.

… player in the founding of the library of the University of Cape Town, dies. …

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The prime minister states in the House of Assembly in Cape Town that the United Nations general-secretary, Dr. Waldheim, will b

… The prime minister states in the House of Assembly in Cape Town that the United Nations general-secretary, Dr. …

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Macmillan, prime minister of Britain, delivers his ‘wind of change’ speech to members of both Houses of Parliament in Cape Town

… change’ speech to members of both Houses of Parliament in Cape Town …

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The Piet Retief Manifesto, which sets out the reasons why the Voortrekkers are leaving the Cape Colony, is published in English

… sets out the reasons why the Voortrekkers are leaving the Cape Colony, is published in English …

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Table Bay power station (Cape Town) goes into full commercial operation with what is then deemed to be its ultimate capacity.

… Table Bay power station (Cape Town) goes into full commercial operation with what is …

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David Hume (66), explorer and big-game hunter, dies in Grahamstown. He came to the Cape with Benjamin Moodie’s Scotch settlers

… (eds)(1970). Standard Encyclopaedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: NASOU, v. 5, p. 656 … and big-game hunter, dies in Grahamstown. He came to the Cape with Benjamin Moodie’s Scotch settlers …

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India announces that a preliminary conference will be held on 6 February 1950 in Cape Town to discuss the procedure of the prop

A proclamation by Commander R.C. Dryer is ratified by British Letters Patent, and the annexation of Walvis Bay to the Cape of

Lady Ann Barnard, author of descriptions of early Cape life and wife of Colonial Secretary Andrew Barnard, is born in Scotland.

The government moves ANC leader Nelson Mandela from the private clinic in Cape Town, where he has been recovering from tubercul

Jean van der Poel, eminent historian and teacher who researched on the life of General Smuts, is born in Cape Town.

Former President F.W. de Klerk, speaking on Robben Island off Cape Town at a commemoration of the role played by Mahatma Gandhi

Anna (Sister Annie) Tempo, community and social worker and founder of ‘Nanny House’ for destitute girls on the streets of Cape

Andries Dreyer, archivist of the Dutch Reformed Church, is ordained as missionary of the congregation in Cape Town for the Hano

About 5 000 people gather on the Parade in Cape town to protest against the decision of Lord Grey, British colonial minister, t

The expedition under August F. Beutler, which left the Cape at the end of February, reaches Boesmans River according to his jou

Du Prè Alexander, Earl of Caledon arrives in the Cape as SA’s first civilian governor. He instituted circuit courts in 1811.

President Nelson Mandela opens his State of the Nation Address to Parliament in Cape Town by quoting from Ingrid Jonker’s poem

Cape Town’s Hely-Hutchinson Reservoir, named after Sir Walter Francis Hely-Hutchinson, at one time governor of Natal and of the

An expedition of seventy-one under August F. Beutler leaves the Castle at the Cape with eleven wagons and thirty-seven soldiers

A report is released in London about the disappearance of the Waratah between Durban and Cape Town with 211 passengers and crew

Government announces ninety-nine year leasehold rights for Blacks in three Cape Town townships in order to stop the riots over

The first verdict in Afrikaans is brought in Cape Town by the English speaking Judge R.P.B. Davies. (The first Afrikaans verdic

Southern Rhodesian Minister of Railways H.W. Moffat visits Cape Town to discuss the building of Beit Bridge over the Limpopo Ri

Gen. Christiaan de Wet, accompanied by pres. M.T. Steyn, starts his journey at Doornberg, near Winburg, to invade the Cape Colo

The oldest South African college of education and the biggest in the Cape Province, the Wellington College of Education, is ope

Piet Retief completes the manifesto, which sets out the reasons why the Voortrekkers are leaving the Cape Colony. It is publi

Part of District Six is proclaimed as a White group area. New Coloured residential areas will be established on the Cape Flat

Muslims protest against the Danish Government outside the Town Hall in Cape Town in protest to the publication of cartoons in a

Lt. Tommy Rose arrives in Cape Town from England after a flight that lasted three days, seventeen hours and thirty-eight minute

Prof. Willem Sybrand Logeman (81), important role player in the founding of the library of the University of Cape Town, dies.

The prime minister states in the House of Assembly in Cape Town that the United Nations general-secretary, Dr. Waldheim, will b

Macmillan, prime minister of Britain, delivers his ‘wind of change’ speech to members of both Houses of Parliament in Cape Town

The Piet Retief Manifesto, which sets out the reasons why the Voortrekkers are leaving the Cape Colony, is published in English

Table Bay power station (Cape Town) goes into full commercial operation with what is then deemed to be its ultimate capacity.

David Hume (66), explorer and big-game hunter, dies in Grahamstown. He came to the Cape with Benjamin Moodie’s Scotch settlers