South African general election, 1974

South African general election, 1974

During the 1974 South African general election, held on 24 April, the Progressive Party made a major advance. In addition to Helen Suzman, re-elected for Houghton, five other members won seats including the party leader Colin Eglin. A seventh member of the caucus was elected at a by-election soon after. The United Party won 41 seats.


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