Lawyer. 1900-1902 ABW General (OFS). 1909 Founder member of Akademie, language equality; spoke fluent English. 1914 Founded National Party in Tvl . 1924-1939 Prime Minister. Passed a raft of legislation including 'colour bar', Iscor.Political views: Interests of SA first (rather than Empire). English and Afrikaans people as two streams, equal, sustained by common national feeling. Clashed with Botha in Parliament.
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