1919 in South Africa

Events

• 23 April - The Potchefstroom Teachers' College opens its doors
• 3 September - Jan Smuts becomes the 2nd Prime Minister of South Africa
• 17 September - German South West Africa is placed under South African administration

Births

• 8 December - Mary Benson, activist and author, is born in Pretoria

Deaths

• 19 March - Jack Hindon dies in Pretoria at the age of 44