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General elections were held in South Africa on 18 October 1961. [1] They were the first general elections after South Africa became a republic following the 1960 South African referendum. The National Party under H. F. Verwoerd won a majority in the House of Assembly.
The 1961 South African presidential election was the first to be held in South Africa.It occurred as a result of the referendum of November 5, 1960, which ratified the transformation of the Union of South Africa into the Republic of South Africa, and the adoption of a new constitution organizing the new state's political institutions.
1 Africa. 2 Asia. 3 Australia. 4 Europe. 5 Americas. Toggle Americas subsection. 5.1 Caribbean. ... 1961 South African general election; 1961 Southern Rhodesian ...
This article lists elections for legislative or quasi-legislative bodies in South Africa. Parliamentary general elections ... 8 October 1961; 30 March 1966; 22 April ...
14 – Decimal Day - Decimalisation of currency replaces the South African pound with the South African rand. [3] March. 15 – South Africa announces its intended withdrawal from the Commonwealth upon becoming a republic. Prime Minister Verwoerd was attending the 1961 Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference at the time.
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Florida Lake is a large area of water south of the railway line. It is flanked by residential properties to the north, and parklands to the east and west. The main road through Florida, Goldman Street, forms the spine for local business activity and civic services. The local library is one of the best facilities of its kind in Johannesburg.
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