Nationalist Party Reorganisation
Becomes a central leader of the reorganized Afrikaner nationalist opposition.
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1940 in South Africa
Explore 11 historical events and records for South Africa in 1940.
Historical records for South Africa in 1940
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January
Reunited National Party
Helps establish the Reunited National Party after the wartime split.
August
Battle of Britain
Directs No. 10 Group fighters defending south-west England.
Battle of Britain
His group helps counter major Luftwaffe attacks during the day's fighting.
Other events (month unknown)
ANC
Appointed Member of ANC
Arrest of Balthazar Johannes Vorster
Arrested for opposing South African support of the Allies
Economy of South Africa
The Industrial Development Corporartion is founded
Fort Hare Expulsion
Is expelled from Fort Hare after a student protest.
IDC
The Industrial Development Corporartion is founded
Leader Opposition
Opposed smuts internationalism & participation in the second World War
Student Protest
Leaves university following conflict over student representation.
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