30 Jun 2003. The Guardian confirms that British arms manufacturer BAE Systems paid millions in secret commissions to win a contract to supply Hawk jets to South Africa.
30 Jun 1854 |
The first elected Parliament of the Cape Colony meets. |
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27 Jun 1985 |
In line with Denmark, Sweden and Norway's decision to end their air agreements of 28 Mar 1958 with South Africa, SAS (Scandinavian Airlines System) must end flights to South Africa within half a year. |
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25 Jun 1999 |
President Thabo Mbeki announces the establishment of a special criminal investigation unit that will tackle high-profile crime, including public corruption. This unit later becomes known as the Directorate of Special Investigations, or, more popularly, the "Scorpions." |
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24 June 1995 |
South Africa's Springboks, led by Francois Pienaar, beat New Zealand's All Blacks 15-12 in the Rugby World Cup Final. |
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19 Jun 1985 |
UN Security Council resolution 566: "14. Urges Member States of the United Nations that have not done so to consider in the meantime taking appropriate voluntary measures against South Africa, which could include:
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18 Jun 2008 |
The Pretoria High Court rules that Chinese are to be considered non-white for the purposes of Black Economic Empowerment. |
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18 Jun 1985 |
Finland's parliament's foreign affairs committe appeals to the Finnish government to end all economic relationships with apartheid South Africa. |
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18 Jun 1918 |
Nelson Mandela is born |
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17 Jun 1999 |
Manto Tshabalala-Msimang is appointed as South Africa's Health Minister. |
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15 Jun 2006 |
Former South African rugby chief, Brian van Rooyen, is banned from serving in any capacity on the general council or committees of the South African Rugby Union. |
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14 Jun 2005 |
President Thabo Mbeki relieves Deputy-President Jacob Zuma of his duties, due to corruption charges against him. |
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14 Jun 1929 |
The National Party, led by General JMB Hertzog, wins the most seats in the 1929 general election of the Union South African.
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14 June 1913 |
The Immigration Act is passed. This limits the free movement of Asians, and restricts their entry into South Africa. |
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13 Jun 1912 |
The South Africa Defence Act is passed, and the Union Defence Forces (UDF) formed. |
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9 June 1924 |
The National Party wins the most seats in the 1924 general election of the Union South African.
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7 Jun 1985 |
The Norweigian Government introduces the following measures: "(a) Norway's import of goods from South Africa will be subject to automatic licensing, and opportunities to reduce trade with South Africa will be evaluated by the authorities in cooperation with business, industries and organizations concerned. |
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5 Jun 1985 |
The Australian Government announces that it will boycott any company with a majority South African ownership. |
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2 Jun 1999 |
The second multi-racial democratic elections in South Africa:
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