20 September 1909
South Africa Act
The British Parliament passed the South Africa Act, creating the constitutional framework for uniting the Cape, Natal, Transvaal and Orange River Colony.
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constitutional-milestone
The British Parliament passed the South Africa Act on 20 September 1909, creating the constitutional framework for uniting the Cape, Natal, Transvaal and Orange River Colony.
Significance
The Act fixed the Union constitution that came into force on 31 May 1910, including a whites-dominated franchise settlement.
Why it matters
The Act fixed the Union constitution that came into force on 31 May 1910, including a whites-dominated franchise settlement.