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Charles Robert Swart was the last Governor-General of the Union of South Africa and became the first President of the Republic of South Africa from the date of its creation.

Source: pages 157-165 Suid-Afrikaanse Geskediedenis in Beeld by Antony Preston - Bison Books Ltd, Kimbolton House 117A Fulham Rd, London SW3 6RL under the original title "Pictorial History of Southern Africa" 1989

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Charles Robberts Swart became the first State President of South Africa in 1961 and held this office until 1967. The position he held before that was Governor-General of South Africa.


Who was Charles Robberts Swart?

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The Nationalist parlement elected him president in 1961


What was the first president of south Africa called?

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Charles Robberts Swart was born on December 5, 1894.


When did Charles Robberts Swart die?

Charles Robberts Swart died on July 16, 1982 at the age of 87.


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Charles Robberts Swart died on July 16, 1982 at the age of 87.


When was Charles Robberts Swart born?

Charles Robberts Swart was born on December 5, 1894.


Why did Charles Robberts Swart leave office?

Swart left office due to ill health.


Who is the first African-American president of America?

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Who was the frist persedent of souht Africa?

The first president of South Africa was Charles Robberts Swart, who served from 1960 to 1967. He was the last Governor-General of the Union of South Africa and became the first president after the country was declared a republic in 1961. However, if considering the post-apartheid era, Nelson Mandela is often recognized as the first democratically elected president, serving from 1994 to 1999.