1923 in South Africa

Events

• Natives Act imposes segregation in towns
• The South African National Congress changes its name to African National Congress
• The Electricity Supply Commission (Escom) is established in terms of the Electricity Act No. 42 of 1922

Births

• 30 January - Pothinus Carl Matsiri Mokgokong, academic, principal and vice-chancellor of the University of the North, is born in Makotopong, Polokwane