1928 in South Africa

	1928 in South Africa
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Years in South Africa

Events

• May 31 - South Africa adopts a new national flag, based upon the so-called Van Riebeeck flag or Prinsevlag (originally the Dutch flag), to replace the Red Ensign.

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• Escom's first thermal power station, Salt River No. 1, begins operation
• Cecchetti Society of Southern Africa is formed with the aim of promoting the Methods of Enrico Cecchetti and introducing the Principles of the Cecchetti method to young ballet dancers in Southern Africa.

Births

• 27 August - Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi, leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party, is born in Mahlabathini

Deaths

• 5 June - James Hulett, politician and sugar magnate, dies in Berea, Durban at the age of 90