1995 in South Africa

1995 in South Africa

"See also:"
1994 in South Africa,
other events of 1995,
1995 in South African sport,
1996 in South Africa and the
Timeline of South African history.

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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

November

* 29 November - Desmond Tutu is appointed chairperson of the 17 member Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) by president Nelson Mandela

port

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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