3 January 1977Independence of RhodesiaBalthazar Johannes Vorster
Ivor Richard, chairman of the Geneva conference, visits South African PM Vorster
Historical records for South Africa in 1977, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Ivor Richard, chairman of the Geneva conference, visits South African PM Vorster
Ivor Richard, chairman of the Geneva conference, visits South African PM Vorster
Resigns as party leader. Resigns as opposition leader
Dies in custody after being transported to Pretoria.
His death becomes an international symbol of apartheid-era police abuse.
The United Nations Security Council passes a motion for an arms embargo
The United Nations Security Council passes a motion for an arms embargo
The United Nations Security Council passes a motion for an arms embargo
The United Nations Security Council passes a motion for an arms embargo
The United Nations & SWAPO reject the results of white acceptance of the constitutional referendum. A referendum is held on the Turnhalle Conference constitution for South West Africa
Death of Steve Biko, dies in custody
The United Party is dissolved and the New Republic Party is founded, of which Villiers Graaff briefly serves as interim leader before retiring
The United Party is dissolved and the New Republic Party is founded, of which Villiers Graaff briefly serves as interim leader before retiring
The United Nations & SWAPO reject the results of white acceptance of the constitutional referendum. A referendum is held on the Turnhalle Conference constitution for South West Africa
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