5 April 1966Defence Minister AppointmentPieter Willem Botha
Is appointed minister of defence after Verwoerd's premiership.
Historical records for South Africa in 1966, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Is appointed minister of defence after Verwoerd's premiership.
Begins fourteen years directing South African defence policy.
The World Court rules in South Africas favour for it to retain control
The United Nations resolves the place South West Africa under United Nations control
Death of Hendrik Verwoerd
Appointed Prime Minister of South Africa, acting
Becomes prime minister after Hendrik Verwoerd's assassination.
Continues National Party rule during intensified regional conflict.
A Parliamentary messenger stabs Verwoerd during a session in the House Assembly
A Parliamentary messenger stabs Verwoerd during a session in the House Assembly
Death of Hendrik Verwoerd, assassinated
Lesotho is granted independence. Botswana is granted independence
Lesotho is granted independence. Botswana is granted independence
The OAU votes in favour of supporting United Nations control over South West Africa
Becomes leader of the National Party in the Cape Province.
Graduates with an MA in economics from Susses University
Appointed Prime Minister of South Africa
Builds a strong provincial base within the governing party.
The United Nations revokes the South African mandate over Namibia
The United Nations revokes the South African mandate over Namibia
The United Nations resolves the place South West Africa under United Nations control. The United Nations revokes the South African mandate over Namibia
The United Nations revokes the South African mandate over Namibia
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