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Events
January
- 10 January - General Johan van der Merwe, Police Commissioner of the South African Police Service resigns and is succeeded by General George Fivaz
- 25 January - South Africa and India sign a number of agreements relating to political, trade, economic, cultural, scientific and technical co-operation
March
- Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visit South Africa
- 27 March - Winnie Mandela is dismissed as deputy minister of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology
July
- 19 July - The Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No 34 is signed into law president Nelson Mandela
- South Africa and India sign an agreement on co-operation in science and technology lll
November
- 29 November - Desmond Tutu is appointed chairperson of the 17 member Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) by president Nelson Mandela
Sport
Athletics
- March 11 – Martin Ndivheni wins his first national title in the men's marathon, clocking 2:12:32 in Port Elizabeth.
Births
Deaths
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