Coalition Government
Forms a coalition government with Jan Smuts.
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1933 in South Africa
Explore 12 historical events and records for South Africa in 1933.
Historical records for South Africa in 1933
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March
Hertzog-Smuts Coalition
The alliance responds to economic and political pressures during the Depression.
Other events (month unknown)
Balfour Declaration
The Balfour Declaration of 1926 becomes law
Constitution of South Africa
The Balfour Declaration of 1926 becomes law. Britain renounces legislation over the Dominions
Deputy Prime Minister
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister
Government
Refuses to serve in the coalition Government cabinet but supports the coalition
Independence of South Africa
Britain renounces legislation over the Dominions
Minister of Justice
Appointed Minister of Justice
Prime Minister of South Africa
Appointed Prime Minister, 2nd term, shares power with the United Party of Smuts
Reform of Electoral System
Passes the Natives Bill which removes the Cape Natives from the common roll
Statute of Westminster
The Balfour Declaration becomes law & Britain renounces legislation over the Dominions
United Party
Forms the United Party with Smuts so his Native Bill can be passed
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