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1929 in South Africa

Explore 5 historical events and records for South Africa in 1929.

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Historical records for South Africa in 1929

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September

11 September 1929

Portuguese Treaty

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

Portuguese Treaty with South Africa regulates transport & labour recruitment

Other events (month unknown)

1929

Election

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

The National Party is returned with a majority of 7

1929

Member of Parliament

Strauss, Jacob Gideon Nel · Langlaagte · Member of Parliament · Politics / South Africa Party

Elected MPC for Langlaagte

1929

Member of Parliament

Strijdom, Johennes Gerhardus · Waterberg · Member of Parliament for Waterberg · Politics / National Party

Elected Member of Parliament for Waterberg

1929

South Africa begins sending diplomats broad

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

South Africa begins sending diplomats broad

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