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1969 in South Africa

Explore 5 historical events and records for South Africa in 1969.

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Historical records for South Africa in 1969

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May

May 1969

Arrest of Robert Sobukwe

Sobukwe, Robert · Robben Island · President of South Africa · Politics / PAC

Released from prison

July

13 July 1969

Death of Thembekile Mandela

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla · Robben Island · Political Prisoner · Politics / ANC

Learns that his eldest son Thembekile has died.

13 July 1969

Denied Funeral Attendance

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla · Robben Island · Political Prisoner · Politics / ANC

Authorities refuse permission for him to attend the funeral.

October

4 October 1969

Rule of Namibia

Vorster, Balthazar Johannes · Prime Minister of South Africa · Government / Government of South Africa

South Africa ignores the United Nations mandate to relinquish its control over South West Africa

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1969

Namibia Administration Disputed

Vorster, Balthazar Johannes · Pretoria · Government / Government of South Africa

Vorster's government rejected international challenges to South Africa's continued administration of South West Africa.

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