Siege of Maputo
A South African commando unit enters Mozambique & lays siege to a houe with ANC members
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1981 in South Africa
Explore 11 historical events and records for South Africa in 1981.
Historical records for South Africa in 1981
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January
April
General Election Victory
Leads the National Party to another parliamentary election victory.
National Party Majority Retained
Retains a commanding white parliamentary majority.
Other events (month unknown)
ANC
Bombs are let off in Durban by th ANC
ANC
Bombs are let off in East London by th ANC
ANC
Bombs are let off in Port Elizabeth by th ANC
Bombing of Durban
Bombs are let off in Durban by th ANC
Bombing of East London
Bombs are let off in East London by th ANC
Bombing of Port Elizabeth
Bombs are let off in Port Elizabeth by th ANC
Independence of Ciskei
The Ciskei homeland is granted independence
Independence of South Africa
The Ciskei homeland is granted independence
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