27 February 1978Death of Robert SobukweRobert Sobukwe
Death of Robert Sobukwe
Historical records for South Africa in 1978, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of Robert Sobukwe
Takes control of government during the Information Scandal.
Takes control of the governing party during the Information Scandal.
Becomes leader of the National Party alongside the premiership.
Wins the National Party leadership contest after Vorster resigns.
Defeats rival candidates during the National Party leadership contest.
Takes control of both the governing party and premiership.
Is elected prime minister after John Vorster resigns.
Becomes prime minister after John Vorster resigns.
The United Nations passes another resolution for free & open elections in South West Africa
The United Nations passes another resolution for free & open elections in South West Africa
Appointed Prime Minister of South Africa
Appointed President of South Africa
Appointed Political Secretary to President Oliver Tambo of the ANC
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