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No 2 Location – Galeshewe, Kimberley
By the end of the Anglo-Boer War on 31 May 1902, No 2 Location was split in two distinct sections.…
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Parade brings city to standstill – DFA 03/09/2015
KIMBERLEY residents were treated to a spectacular military display as the South African Army celebrated the centenary of its Air…
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SA Air defence unit 75th Anniversary
The military parade today in Kimberley – 2 September 2015 – is to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the birth…
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Sisters of The Kimberley Star of the West
Did you know the Star of the West has sisters, brothers and cousins? This information was locked somewhere in the…
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7 July, Today in Kimberley’s History – Phakamile Mabija
Phakamile Mabija (pictured) dies after plunging from the 6th floor of the Transvaal Road police station, 1977 DID YOU KNOW…
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Youth Day 2015 / Today in South Africa’s History
Look with sadness at the past, but with hope toward the future. Youth Day in Kimberley CLICK HERE FOR YOUTH DAY EVENTS…
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15 March, Today in Kimberley’s History
15 March 1902, Kimberley Town Bowling Clubhouse opened, 1902. 15 March 1930, Bishop Herman Meysing OMI (pictured) consecrated in St…
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14 March, Today in Kimberley’s History
14 March 1887, Executioner King hangs murderer Michael King at the Kimberley gaol, 1887 14 March 1891, Movement of earth…
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4 December, Today in Kimberley’s History
4 December 1899: Work ceases in the De Beers Mine because of the siege, 1899 4 December 1901: The first…
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30 November, Today in Kimberley’s History
30 November 1983 Galeshewe Township inaugurated as the first black controlled municipality in South Africa. DID YOU KNOW Control of…
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