will now broadcast on M-Net as part of their K-T.V. children's block. September 2 – A South African Air Force Alouette III helicopter crashes near Port Elizabeth, killing pilot Major K.A. Newman and seriously injuring two crew members. 10–19 – The All-Africa Games take place in Johannesburg. October 22 – Henry Navigator, a 13,000 ton Cyprus bulk carrier, sinks off Bok Point about 35 km north of Cape Town. 23 – A South African Air Force Oryx helicopter crashes near Kroonstad, killing 10 people and injuring 14 others. Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh visit South Africa. The Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. November 11 – UK children's stop motion animated series Bob the Builder begins on SABC 2 and was shown every Thursday. 15 – Afrikaans language television channel kykNET is launched. December 3 – Government signs the final purchasing agreement in the arms deal and the loan agreement to pay for the equipment is signed by Finance Minister Trevor Manuel. Unknown Date Statistics South Africa conducts a Survey of Activities of Young People. Births 16 February – Chloe Meecham, water polo player 2 April – Elaine, singer and songwriter Masego Kgomo, muti murder victim. (d. 2009) Deaths 10 January – Gavin Relly, businessman and Chairman of Anglo American. (b. 1926) 26 May – David Millin, 78, movie director, producer, and cinematographer (b. 1920) 27 July – Simon "Mahlathini" Nkabinde, mbaqanga singer (b.1938) 15 November – Pieter van der Byl, politician (b. 1923) References South Africa Years in South Africa History of South Africa