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“If there was to be equal manhood suffrage the whites would be swamped all over South Africa by the blacks and the whole position for which whites have striven for 200 years or more would be given up.”

Quote by Jan Smuts

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Jan Smuts
Jan Smuts

Jan Smuts was a prominent South African statesman, military leader, and writer. Born on May 24, 1870, and died on September 11, 1950, Smuts played a significant role in both South African and British political and military arenas. He served twice as Prime Minister of South Africa and held key positions in the British military and the League of Nations during both World Wars. more

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