Independence of South Africa
The Venda homeland is granted independence
Role range: 1979-1984
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Marais Viljoen Biography and Timeline
Follow Marais Viljoen through 14 dated historical records for South Africa.
Marais Viljoen, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
14Distinct records
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1979–1983Years on this page
1979
Independence of Venda
The Venda homeland is granted independence
Role range: 1979-1984
President of South Africa
Appointed President of South Africa
Role range: 1979-1984
1981
Siege of Maputo
A South African commando unit enters Mozambique & lays siege to a houe with ANC members
Role range: 1979-1984
ANC
Bombs are let off in Durban by th ANC
Role range: 1979-1984
ANC
Bombs are let off in East London by th ANC
Role range: 1979-1984
ANC
Bombs are let off in Port Elizabeth by th ANC
Role range: 1979-1984
Bombing of Durban
Bombs are let off in Durban by th ANC
Role range: 1979-1984
Bombing of East London
Bombs are let off in East London by th ANC
Role range: 1979-1984
Bombing of Port Elizabeth
Bombs are let off in Port Elizabeth by th ANC
Role range: 1979-1984
Independence of Ciskei
The Ciskei homeland is granted independence
Role range: 1979-1984
Independence of South Africa
The Ciskei homeland is granted independence
Role range: 1979-1984
1983
National Assembly
South Africa dissolves the National Assembly in Namibia & rules it from Pretoria
Role range: 1979-1984
Rule of Namibia
South Africa dissolves the National Assembly in Namibia & rules it from Pretoria
Role range: 1979-1984
Records, sources and methodology
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