Tag Archives: South Africa

On This Day — The VELA Incident (September 22 1979)

“Now, 40 years later, there is a scientific and historical consensus that it was a nuclear test and that it had to be Israeli.” Avner Cohen (September 22 2019) September 22 2025 — A CIA-sponsored panel of well-respected scientists concluded … Continue reading

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On This Day — Remembering Nelson Mandela (July 18, 1918 – Dec. 5, 2013) [Mandela and Lockerbie]

“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (July 18, 1918 – Dec. 5, 2013) July 18, 2025 — … Continue reading

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On This Day — Mandela Is Released From Prison (February 11 1990)

“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (July 18, 1918 – December 5, 2013) February 11 2025 — … Continue reading

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On This Day — The VELA Incident (September 22 1979)

“Now, 40 years later, there is a scientific and historical consensus that it was a nuclear test and that it had to be Israeli.” Avner Cohen (September 22 2019) September 22 2023 — A CIA-sponsored panel of well-respected scientists concluded … Continue reading

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On This Day — The VELA Incident (September 22 1979)

“Now, 40 years later, there is a scientific and historical consensus that it was a nuclear test and that it had to be Israeli.” Avner Cohen (September 22 2019) September 22 2022 — A CIA-sponsored panel of well-respected scientists concluded … Continue reading

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5 Years Ago — Declassified Files Shed Light on the VELA Incident [UPDATE — Havana Syndrome: What if?]

“Now, 40 years later, there is a scientific and historical consensus that it was a nuclear test and that it had to be Israeli.” Avner Cohen (September 22 2019) December 08 2021 — A CIA-sponsored panel of well-respected scientists concluded … Continue reading

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On This Day — The VELA Incident (September 22 1979) [2021]

“Now, 40 years later, there is a scientific and historical consensus that it was a nuclear test and that it had to be Israeli.” Avner Cohen (September 22 2019) September 22 2020 — A CIA-sponsored panel of well-respected scientists concluded … Continue reading

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On This Day — Swedish prosecutors close Olof Palme murder inquiry (June 10 2020)

“The Anti Apartheid Conference in Stockholm, it is suggested by our Swedish Sources in Uppsala, would present the ideal opportunity to take the necessary action against Mr. Palme and it would be possible to ensure that the action be attributed … Continue reading

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On This Day — The VELA Incident (September 22 1979)

“There was indication of a nuclear explosion in the region of South Africa—either South Africa, Israel using a ship at sea, or nothing.” President Jimmy Carter — White House Diary (September 22 1979) [1] “Shortly before sunrise on Sept. 22, … Continue reading

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Remembering Olof Palme (January 30 1927 – February 28 1986) [UPDATE : Swedish prosecutors close Olof Palme murder inquiry]

“This is an open wound in Swedish society. It is extremely important that this is solved.” Sweden Prime Minister Stefan Lofven (May 2018) “The Anti Apartheid Conference in Stockholm, it is suggested by our Swedish Sources in Uppsala, would present … Continue reading

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