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1919
 
   
More than 300 die when British troops fire on a peaceful demonstration in Amritsar      
1919
 
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On the death of Louis Botha, Jan Smuts succeeds him as prime minister of South Africa       
1923
 
   
The African National Congress (ANC) is formed in South Africa by renaming the South African National Native Congress      
1924
 
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James Hertzog's National Party, committed to protecting white privilege, comes to power in South Africa      
1924
 
  
The British rugby team touring South Africa are for the first time called the Lions     
1939 September 4
 
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Jan Smuts defeats J.B.M. Hertzog in a vote on neutrality, and takes Hertzog's place as South African premier       
1939 September 4
 
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Jan Smuts brings South Africa into the war in support of Britain      
1948
 
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Daniel Malan becomes South Africa's prime minister after his National Party wins the general election      
1948
 
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Daniel Malan moves swiftly to reinforce apartheid, South Africa's already existing system of racial segregation       
1949
 
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Radical young members, including Nelson Mandela, take control of the ANC