Steve Lunderstedt
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 10 JULY
UPDATED: 10/07/2026 10 July 1871, John Daniel Kestell (pictured) arrives in Kimberley as a youth. 10 July 1902, Presentation to Colonel RG…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 9 JULY
UPDATED: 09/07/2026 9 July 1847, Henrietta Stockdale born in England. 9 July 1871, First baptism entry – Leonard Hinton –…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 7 JULY
7 July 1977, Phakamile Mabija dies after “falling” from the 6th floor of the Tvl Rd police station Photograph: Diamond…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 6 JULY
UPDATED: 06/07/2026 6 July 1858, The battle of Slypklip where Kausob defeated by a Boer commando. 6 July 1968, Author…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 3 JULY
UPDATED: 03/07/2026 3 July 1873, Reverend Gway Tyamzashe ordained the first black minister in Kimberley. 3 July 1890, The Kimberley…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 2 JULY
2 July 1878, The colonial force defeated by Luka Jantje’s men at the battle of Kho. 2 July 1907, Winners of…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 1 JULY
1 July 1881, Cape Education system applies to Griqualand West. 1 July 1887, Sir William Henry Solomon (pictured) appointed Judge…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 30 JUNE
UPDATED: 30/06/2026 30 June 1875, Black Flag Rebellion peters out with the arrival of British troops. 30 June 1882, Kimberley’s…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 29 JUNE
UPDATED: 29/06/2026 29 June 1882, A 120 carat diamond and a 78 carat diamond found in the Elma Mining Company…
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