Birth of Robert Sobukwe
Birth of Robert Sobukwe
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1924 in South Africa
Explore 14 historical events and records for South Africa in 1924.
Historical records for South Africa in 1924
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December
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Administrator
Appointed Administrator of the Transvaal
Election
Smuts is defeated by the National Party
Government
Forms a coalition Government with the South Africa Labour Party
Hertzog Government Begins
Begins his premiership after the Pact election victory.
Legislation
Makes Afrikans the official language
Minister of Interior
Appointed Minister of the Interior by Hertzog
Pact Government Takes Office
Forms a government with Labour support and an Afrikaner nationalist programme.
Prime Minister of South Africa
Appointed Prime Minister of South Africa, 1st term
Prime Minister of South Africa
First comes to power iwith Hertzog as Prime Minister
Reform of Government
Seeks to repatriate South Africas Indian minority. Makes Afrikans the official language
Resignation of Daniel Francois Malan
Resigns as Editor of De Burger
Resignation of Daniel Francois Malan
Resigns as Editor of De Burger
Secretary of State for Health
Appointed Minister of National Health by Hertzog
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