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1927 in South Africa

Explore 3 historical events and records for South Africa in 1927.

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Historical records for South Africa in 1927

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Department of External Affairs

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

Founds the Department of External Affairs

Independence of South Africa

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

Plays a major role in acquiring a national flag

Professor

Verwoerd, Hendrik Frensch · Stellenbosch · Professor · Politics / Nationalist Party

Appointed Professor of Sociology

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