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This is a list of the heads of state of South Africa from the foundation of the Union of South Africa in 1910 to the present day. From 1910 to 1961 the head of state under the South Africa Act 1909 was the Monarch, who was the same person as the Monarch of the United Kingdom and of the other Dominions/Commonwealth realms.
3 – Zimbabwe breaks diplomatic and consular relations with South Africa but maintains a commercial mission in Johannesburg. October. 14 – The Soweto community calls for a stayaway to protest against rent increases. 15 – A bomb damages a railway line in Dube, Soweto and Minister Piet Koornhof visits the scene.
1980s crimes in South Africa (7 C) D. 1980s disasters in South Africa (4 C) E. 1980s elections in South Africa (10 C) J. 1980s in Johannesburg (9 P) S.
James Molteno (1865–1936); First Speaker of the South African Parliament 1910–15; Sir John Molteno (1814–1886); First Prime Minister of the Cape Colony 1872–78; Julius Sello Malema (born 1981); former ANCYL president and Currently, – president of the Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF), most notable politician in South Africa.
The Union of South Africa, a British Dominion, was established on 31 May 1910 [3] with the British monarch as titular head of state, represented by a viceroy, the governor-general. Following the 1960 referendum and subsequent declaration of the Republic of South Africa on 31 May 1961, the office of State President was created. [4]
19 – President Samora Machel of Mozambique dies when his Tupolev Tu-134 aircraft flies into the ground near Mbuzini in South Africa. 20 – A limpet mine explodes outside the Lamontville Police station. 22 – Two anti-tank landmine explosions occur. 31 – Detective Warrant Officer Seleka is killed in a grenade attack on his home.
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14 – P.W. Botha is inaugurated as the first executive State President of South Africa. [1] 14 – A bomb explodes at the Department of Community Development in Krugersdorp. October. 8 – South Africa, Mozambique and Renamo hold talks in Pretoria to end the civil war in Mozambique. 16 – Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu is awarded the Nobel ...