Today in history

8 August 2006

The launch of the Progressive Women’s Movement of SA

8 August 2019

Hashim Amla retires from international cricket

8 August 1938

Great Trek Centenary Celebrations commence

8 August 1966

Beatles records are banned by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), due to John Lennon’s previous ‘Jesus’ comments

8 August 1990

Stompie Seipei’s murderer goes to jail

8 August 1999

First day of office for Mboweni as Governor the SA Reserve Bank

8 August 2005

Manne Dipico resigns from parliament

8 August 1960

Charges against 53 of the 76 Africans detained after the Sharpeville massacre are dropped

8 August 2004

The South African Government orders the slaughter of 30 000 ostriches in an effort to contain an outbreak of bird flu

8 August 1984

The South African government is to grant self-government to KaNgwane

8 August 2004

Four men die instantly in car races

8 August 1981

At a summit SA Trade Unions resolve to defy apartheid and labour laws

8 August 1982

Ernest Dipale dies in detention