Monday, September 28, 1970

Nasser dies; Sadat Takes Over Eqypt

President Gamal Abdel Nasser, leader of Egypt for 18 years and hero of much of the Arab world, died today. The Government radio said the 52-year-old President was the victim of a heart attack.

The Eqyptian leader's death came only on day after a triumph of patient negotiation in which he overcame deep hostility and acheived an agreement to end fighting between the Jordanian Army and Palestinian Guerrillas.

Vice President Sadat took over as interim ruler.

Source: Nw York Times

Tuesday, September 15, 1970

Ex-Policeman Tells Court He Killed Somali President

A 22-year-old former policeman, Said Yusu Ismail, testfied today in a crowded and heavily guarded security court here that he had killed President Abdirashid Ali Shermarke.

Source: New York Times

Friday, May 8, 1970

Banks and Oil Companies Nationalized by Somalia

The Government of Somalia today nationalized all foreign banks and oil companies but said that compensation would be paid.

Source: New York Times

Tuesday, May 5, 1970

South African Teams Expelled From All Olympic Competition

South Africa was expelled today from the International Olympic Committee. That means the country cannot compete in the Olympic Games.

Source: New York Times

Monday, January 26, 1970

Zambia Leader Accuses West of Arming South Africa

President Kenneth D. Kaunda of Zambia tonight accused West Germany, France, Britain and the United States of arming South Africa "to its teeth" to enable it to attack black liberation movements.

Source: New York Times

Thursday, January 1, 1970

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE AND COMMISSIONERS OF OATHS ACT 16 OF 1963

The purpose of the Justice of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act is to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the appointment, powers and duties of justices of the peace and commissioners of oaths, and to provide for matters incidental thereto.

[Commencement Date: 1 December 1964]

Source: SABINET