1961 in South Africa
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[edit] Events
[edit] March
- 12 March - The International Confederation of Free Trade Unions submits a memorandum to the United Nations General Assembly calling for economic sanctions against South Africa
- 15 March - South Africa withdraws from the Commonwealth
[edit] May
- 30 May - Charles Robberts Swart resigns as Governor-General of South Africa
- 31 May - South Africa becomes a republic
- Charles Robberts Swart becomes the first State President of South Africa
[edit] June
- 4 June - The Iraqi Foreign Minister, Hassim Jawad, announces that it will not recognise the South African government because of its apartheid policies
[edit] December
- 16 December - The African National Congress launches its armed struggle with the formation of the Umkhonto we Sizwe
[edit] Unknown date
- Eendrag Men's Residence opens its doors for the first time to students of Stellenbosch University
- Mimi Coertse is awarded the Medal of Honour of Die Suidafrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns
- The Department of Indian Affairs is established.
- Decimalisation of currency: the South African rand replaces the South African pound.
[edit] Sport
[edit] Football (Rugby Union)
- 13 May - South Africa (Springboks) beat Ireland 24-8
[edit] Births
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