1947 in South Africa

See also: 1946 in South Africa, other events of 1947, 1948 in South Africa and the Timeline of South African history.

Events

• 9 March – The Three Doctors’ Pact is signed by Dr AB Xuma (African National Congress), Dr GM Naicker (Natal Indian Congress) and Dr YM Dadoo (Transvaal Indian Congress)
• 4 May – The Natal Indian Organisation is formed

Births

Deaths