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South Africa became a republic on May 31, 1961, following a referendum held in October 1960, where a majority of white voters supported the move away from a constitutional monarchy. This change marked the end of the country's status as a dominion within the British Empire. The new republic was officially established with Charles Robberts Swart as its first president.

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