What happened to John Vorster?
State President and retirement
Vorster resigned as Prime Minister in 1978, after twelve years in office. He was succeeded by P. W. Botha, a hardliner who nevertheless began the first reforms to moderate the apartheid system.
Who was the first president of South Africa during apartheid?
A narrow majority—52 percent— of the minority white electorate voted in favour of abolishing the monarchy and declaring South Africa a republic. The Republic of South Africa was proclaimed on 31 May 1961. Charles Robberts Swart, the last Governor-General, was sworn in as the first State President.
Who was president of South Africa in 1966?
On 6 September 1966, Verwoerd was stabbed several times by parliamentary aide Dimitri Tsafendas. He died shortly after, and Tsafendas was jailed until his death in 1999.
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| Hendrik Verwoerd | |
|---|---|
| Verwoerd in 1960 | |
| 6th Prime Minister of South Africa | |
| In office 2 September 1958 – 6 September 1966 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II (until 1961) |
Who was the president of South Africa in 1976?
State President: Nico Diederichs. Prime Minister: John Vorster.
John Vorster
