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1930 in South Africa

Explore 6 historical events and records for South Africa in 1930.

Historical records for South Africa in 1930

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Death of His Father

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla · Mqhekezweni · Ward of the Thembu Regent · Politics / ANC

His father dies when Mandela is about twelve.

Franchise

Hertzog, James · Politics / Afrikaner Party

The Hertzog Government works to undermine the Coloured (mixed race) vote by granting voting rights to white women, but not to Coloured women, effectively halving the voting power of the Coloured electorate

Insila Ka Shaka

Dube, John Langalibalele · Arts / Literature

Publication of "Insila Ka Shaka", the first novel in the Zulu language

Insila Ka Shaka", the

Dube, John Langalibalele · Arts / Literature

Publication of "Insila Ka Shaka", the first novel in the Zulu language

Mhudi

Plaatje, Solomon Tshekiso · Arts / Literature

Publication of "Mhudi"

Moves to Mqhekezweni

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla · Mqhekezweni · Ward of the Thembu Regent · Politics / ANC

Becomes a ward of Regent Jongintaba Dalindyebo.

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