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17 May 1978
South African police close the investigation into the death of Steve Biko
17 May 1838
SA sugar magnate Sir Hulett is born
17 May 1900
Esther Franks, physician and first woman ophthalmic surgeon to practise in SA, is born in Zurich
17 May 1900
The South African War: The lifting of the siege of Mafeking
17 May 1962
Steytler launches a nationwide protest campaign against the General Laws Amendment Bill
17 May 1971
Melrose House opens as a Museum
17 May 1977
A Whites-only referendum in SWA gives a support on Black majority.
17 May 1995
The TRC is set up by parliament
17 May 1997
SA politician Roelf Meyer resigns.
17 May 1973
Maggie Laubser, SA painter and winner of several awards, dies
17 May 1954
Michael “Muis” Roberts, South Africa’s best jockey is born
17 May 2011
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day.
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