1930Death of His FatherNelson Rolihlahla Mandela
His father dies when Mandela is about twelve.
Historical records for South Africa in 1930, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
His father dies when Mandela is about twelve.
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
Publication of "Insila Ka Shaka", the first novel in the Zulu language
Publication of "Insila Ka Shaka", the first novel in the Zulu language
Publication of "Mhudi"
Becomes a ward of Regent Jongintaba Dalindyebo.
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