Daniel Francois Malan3 June 1948
Forms the 1st all Afrikaner Government, with a majority of 5
South Africa · Government / Government of South Africa. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Forms the 1st all Afrikaner Government, with a majority of 5
Responsible for the implementation of Apartheid
Passes legislation making Parliament a high court ensuring Apartheids legality
The Supreme Court judges Apartheid as unconstitutional
The High Court of Parliament Courts rule apartheid is unconstitutional. Despite the creation of the High Court of Courts rule apartheid is unconstitutional
Heads a pro-apartheid Government
Withdraws from the commonwealth rather than abandon Apartheid
The South African National Party opens its membership to all races
Passes legislation which abolishes Apartheid
A white referendum gives a mandate to end white minority rule
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