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Today, 71 years ago, SA became charter member of UN─── 11:59 Mon, 07 Nov 2016
South Africa became a charter member of the United Nations (UN) on 7 November 1945. The country was one of the original 51 founding members of the UN from since its inception.
Political developments in South Africa particularly after the takeover of the government by the National Party (NP) in 1948 led to friction between the UN and South Africa.
The implementation of the policy of apartheid by the NP put South Africa on the UN General Assembly's agenda. On 12 November 1974 the United Nations General Assembly suspended South Africa from participating in its work, due to international opposition to the policy of apartheid.
Amongst those that refused to endorse the expulsion of South Africa were the United Kingdom,United States of America and France.
South Africa was re-admitted to the UN General Assembly in 1994 following the dismantling of apartheid and its transition into democracy.
Source: South African History Online
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