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On this day in history: 29 October

Remembering past events from around the world

October 29, 2018
Laurie Smith Less than a minute
1913 Gandhi leads a march from Newcastle into the Transvaal to defy the Immigrants Regulation Act of 1913
1787 The Opera ‘Don Giovanni”, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, premieres at the National Theater of Bohemia in Prague

 

1888 Lord Salisbury grants Cecil Rhodes charter for British South Africa Company

 

1979 Zelda la Grange is born in Pretoria. In 1999 President Mandela hand-picked her to remain in his services beyond his retirement. She served President Mandela in various capacities over 19 years

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October 29, 2018
Laurie Smith Less than a minute

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With a background in publishing in the UK, Tamlyn has been in the news industry since 2013, working her way up from journalist to sub-editor. She holds a diploma in journalism from the London School of Journalism. Tamlyn has a passion for hard environmental news, and has covered many such stories during her time at the Zululand Observer. She is passionate about the written word and helping others polish their skill.
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