Election
Confirmed in power after South African elections
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1938 in South Africa
Explore 3 historical events and records for South Africa in 1938.
Historical records for South Africa in 1938
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May
Prime Minister of South Africa
Confirmed in power after South African elections
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Afrikaner Nationalist Activism Grows
Vorster became active in Afrikaner nationalism during a period of political disagreement over South Africa's place within the British Commonwealth.
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