1919 in South Africa

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See also: 1918 in South Africa, other events of 1919, 1920 in South Africa and the Timeline of South African history.

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[edit] Events

• 23 April - The Potchefstroom Teachers' College opens its doors
• 3 September - Jan Smuts becomes the 2nd Prime Minister of South Africa
• 17 September - German South West Africa is placed under South African administration

[edit] Births

• 8 December - Mary Benson, activist and author, is born in Pretoria

[edit] Deaths

• 19 March - Jack Hindon dies in Pretoria at the age of 44