South Africa 1949 Voortrekker Monument

The Republic of South Africa is located at the southern tip of the African continent. In 1652 the Dutch founded Cape Town, occupied by the British in the late eighteenth century. The union was formed on May 1910, and includes the former british colonies of Cape of Good Hope, Natal, Transvaal and the Orange Free State, which became provinces. The union Became a republic in 1961.

 1949 Inauguration of Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria