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1937 in South Africa

Explore 5 historical events and records for South Africa in 1937.

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Historical records for South Africa in 1937

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1937

Editor

Verwoerd, Hendrik Frensch · Editor of Transvaler, Die · Media / Media

Appointed Editor of Die Transvaler

1937

Healdtown Education

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla · Fort Beaufort · Student · Politics / ANC

Enrolls at Healdtown Wesleyan College.

1937

Legislation

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

The Native Laws Amenment Act extends segregation & control

1937

Reform of Racial Laws

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

The Native Laws Amenment Act extends segregation & control

1937

Wesleyan College Studies

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla · Fort Beaufort · Student · Politics / ANC

Continues secondary education at the prominent mission school.

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