1907 — The International Olympic Committee begins a three-day meeting in The Hague, where South Africa is given permission to separate representation at the Games. South Africa officially competed in its first Olympics in London the following year.
1964 — The Springboks score three unanswered tries as they beat Wales 24-3 in Durban. Eighthman Doug Hopwood, prop Hannes Marais and scrumhalf Nelie Smith scored tries while flyhalf Keith Oxlee converted all three and added two penalties. Keith Bradshaw kicked a lone penalty for Wales.
1998 — Lance Klusener hits a rapid 55 from 49 balls that helps the Proteas beat England by 32 runs in the second ODI in Manchester to clinch the three-match series 2-0. South Africa made 226/9, with Jonty Rhodes scoring 41, before bowling out the hosts for 194. Alan Donald took 3/32 and Daryll Cullinan 2/30.
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