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1925 in South Africa

Explore 5 historical events and records for South Africa in 1925.

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Historical records for South Africa in 1925

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May

8 May 1925

Afrikaans Official Language

Malan, Daniel Francois · Pretoria · Minister of the Interior · Government / Government of South Africa

Supports legislation recognizing Afrikaans as an official language.

8 May 1925

Language Status Reform

Malan, Daniel Francois · Pretoria · Minister of the Interior · Government / Government of South Africa

The change replaces Dutch for official constitutional purposes.

Other events (month unknown)

1925

Gold Standard

Hertzog, James Barry Munnik · Pretoria · Prime Minister of South Africa · Government / Government of South Africa

South Africa restores gold convertibility after sterling returns to the pre-war parity.

1925

Primary School at Qunu

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla · Qunu · Schoolboy · Politics / ANC

Attends primary school near Qunu.

1925

Receives the Name Nelson

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla · Qunu · Schoolboy · Politics / ANC

Teacher Miss Mdingane gives Rolihlahla the name Nelson.

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