1959 in South Africa

1959 in South Africa

"See also:"
1958 in South Africa,
other events of 1959,
1960 in South Africa and the
Timeline of South African history.

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Events

December

* 5 April - Pan-Africanist Congress led by Robert Sobukwe secede from the African National Congress
* 9 July - The record for the London-Cape Town flight is set by Wing Commander MJ Beetham flying a Royal Air Force Vickers Valiant, completing the journey in 11 hours 27 minutes
* 12 December - The 47th Annual Conference of the African National Congress is held in Durban

Unknown date

* Members of the United Party led by Helen Suzman seceded and formed the Progressive Party
* Sewsunker "Papwa" Sewgolum, an Indian golfer, wins the Dutch Open tournament
* Lucas Cornelius Steyn is appointed the 10th Governor-General of the Union of South Africa
* Charles Robberts Swart is appointed the 11th Governor-General of the Union of South Africa

Births

* 16 March - Tito Mboweni, politician

Deaths


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