PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – DECEMBER 11: Former South African Revenue Service (Sars) commissioner Tom Moyane sits inside the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on December 11, 2018 in Pretoria, South Africa. The court in Pretoria dismissed Moyane’s application to have his axing as Sars commissioner overturned. (Photo by Gallo Images / Phill Magakoe)
On This Day: What happened on 04 May?
We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today. Every day is worth remembering.
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – DECEMBER 11: Former South African Revenue Service (Sars) commissioner Tom Moyane sits inside the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on December 11, 2018 in Pretoria, South Africa. The court in Pretoria dismissed Moyane’s application to have his axing as Sars commissioner overturned. (Photo by Gallo Images / Phill Magakoe)
Here’s a look at what happened on this day, 04 May, throughout history. We remember the news, events, and people that influenced the course of history forever.
1978 | 600 people are killed when the South African Defence Force attacks a SWAPO base at Cassinga in southern Angola.
2016 | Angelique Kidjo, a Benin musician, received the Amnesty International human rights award for standing up to injustice.
2018 | The Presidency suspended SARS Commissioner Tom Moyane with disciplinary charges for violating his duties and responsibilities.
2020 | A new dedicated education TV channel is launched by SABC to reduce the effect of the lockdown on South African schooling.
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DEATHS
1991 | Egyptian singer, Mohammed Abdel Wahab (89)
2018 | South African football player, Luyanda Ntshangase (21)
2020 | South African football player, Cedric Xulu (80)
BIRTHDAYS
1914 | Former South African Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hilgard Muller
1925 | South African anti-apartheid activist, Heloise Ruth First
1928 | Former President of Egypt, Hosni Mubarak
1967 | South African author, Justin D. Fox
SPORT
2019 | Mamelodi Sundowns did not qualify for the Caf Champions League when they held a goalless draw with Wydad Casablanca.
ENTERTAINMENT
2001 | The Mummy Returns starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz is released.
AFRICA FACT
Close to half of the world’s diamonds come from southern and central Africa.
