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Today, 74 years ago, author and writer of Die Stem died in Oudtshoorn─── 12:09 Fri, 15 Jul 2016
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Cornelis Jacob Langenhoven, SA author and writer of the words of Die Stem van Suid-Afrika (The Call of South Africa), died at his home 'Arbeidsgenot' in Oudtshoorn.
Die Stem, and its translation The Call, was the only official national anthem of SA from 2 May 1957 to 20 April 1994, when Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika was also recognised as national anthem.
Since 10 October 1997, a shortened, combined version of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika and The Call of South Africa is now the national anthem of South Africa.
Source: South African History Online
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