Who succeeded Smuts as prime minister in 1924?
J. B. M. Hertzog
H. F. Verwoerd
Louis Botha
F. W. de Klerk
Answer
Hertzog, a prominent South African politician and military leader, took office as Prime Minister in 1924, succeeding Jan Smuts. Hertzog's tenure marked a significant shift in South African politics as he sought to advance the rights and interests of the Afrikaner population. His government implemented policies focused on promoting Afrikaans language and culture, fostering economic development, and pursuing a more independent foreign policy.
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