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1970 in South Africa

Explore 4 historical events and records for South Africa in 1970.

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Historical records for South Africa in 1970

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May

May 1970

Election

Vorster, Balthazar Johannes · Prime Minister of South Africa · Government / Government of South Africa

Loses 8 seats to rival parties

May 1970

Visit to To Malawi

Vorster, Balthazar Johannes · Prime Minister of South Africa · Government / Government of South Africa

Vorster pays an official visit to Malawi

Other events (month unknown)

1970

National Party Election Victory

Vorster, Balthazar Johannes · South Africa · Government / Government of South Africa

Vorster retained the premiership after the National Party won another parliamentary majority under the apartheid electoral system.

1970

Visit to To Malawi

Vorster, Balthazar Johannes · Prime Minister of South Africa · Government / Government of South Africa

Vorster pays an official visit to Malawi. Lesotho pledges its support to the liberation strugle in South Africa

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