Death of Daniel Francois Malan
Death of Daniel Francois Malan
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1959 in South Africa
Explore 9 historical events and records for South Africa in 1959.
Historical records for South Africa in 1959
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February
Death of Daniel Francois Malan
Death of Daniel Francois Malan
December
Conference of ANC
Conference votes to initiate an anti-pass law campaign with a pass bonfire 26th June. A conference is held during Durbans anti-pass demonstrations
Demonstrations
Conference votes to initiate an anti-pass law campaign with a pass bonfire 26th June. A conference is held during Durbans anti-pass demonstrations
Other events (month unknown)
Legislation
Bantu Investment Corporation Act, provides for black investment in black areas
Lutuli
Banned & confined to the Lower Tugela District for 5 yrs
Progressive Party
Leads a break away from the United Party & founds the Progressive Party
Purge
Expelled from Lovedale School for leading a student strike
Reform of Parliament
A Bill is passed which abolishes all native representation in Parliament
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