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South African PM Defends Commonwealth Character
In Capetown Dr Verwoerd rejects changes to the bill for a South African republic stating the Commonwealth must retain its character or lose membership. He warns against an organization interfering in domestic affairs if the Commonwealth alters its identity. The debate follows amendments by the opposition during the first reading in the House of Assembly.
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Commonwealth
Verwoerd
House of Assembly
Capetown
Republic of South Africa
de Villiers Graaf
C. R. Swart
London
South Africa
Progressive Party
Jan Steytler
House