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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 Hour s 27 Minute s

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 Golf er, 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 , politican

DEATHS