Legislation
Bantu Education Act, African education is moved to the Native Affairs Dept
Role range: 1948-1954
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Hendrik Verwoerd Biography and Timeline
Follow Hendrik Verwoerd through 4 dated historical records for South Africa.
Hendrik Verwoerd, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
4Distinct records
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1953–1955Years on this page
1953
1955
Reform of Education
Education is transferred to the Native Affairs Dept. A school boycott begins in response to the education reforms
Legislation
An Act is passed making it unlawful to provide unauthorized education
Reform of Education
An Act is passed making it unlawful to provide unauthorized education
Records, sources and methodology
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