Independence of Mozambique
A Marxist black state takes over after independence from Portugal, a friendly power
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1975 in South Africa
Explore 21 historical events and records for South Africa in 1975.
Historical records for South Africa in 1975
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June
Independence of South Africa
A Marxist black state takes over after independence from Portugal, a friendly power
July
Conference of OAU
South Africa is condemned by the African states at the OAU Conference
Declaration of Dar es Salaam
South Africa is condemned by the African states at the OAU Conference
Invasion of Angola
South Africa invades Angola
October
Angolan Intervention
Supports South African military intervention during the Angolan civil war.
Operation Savannah
Advocates a stronger campaign against Soviet-backed forces in Angola.
December
Demonstrations
There are 26 deaths after demonstrations
Other events (month unknown)
ANC
Appointed Member of ANC National Executive
Angola Intervention Authorised
Vorster's government authorised South African military involvement in Angola during the civil war following Portuguese withdrawal.
Censorship
Newspaper editors come under strict censorship
Conference of Turnhalle
South Africa opens the Turnhalle Conference to draft a constitution for South West Africa
Constitution of South Africa
South Africa convenes the Turnhalle Conference to draft a South West Africa constitution
Constitution of South Africa
South Africa opens the Turnhalle Conference to draft a constitution for South West Africa
Inkatha Freedom Party
The Chief of six million Zulus founds Inkatha
Invasion of Angola
South Africa invades Angola attacking the Marxist MPLA
Invasion of Angola
South Africa invades Angola. The invasion force is withdrawn
President of South Africa
Appointed President of South Africa
Rhodesian Settlement Pressure Increases
Vorster urged Rhodesian leaders to consider negotiated political change as regional isolation threatened South African interests.
Rule of Namibia
South Africa convenes the Turnhalle Conference to draft a South West Africa constitution
United Party
Harry Schwarz along with three other Members of Parliament (MPs) ae expelled from the United Party
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