1966 Press Photo South Africa's seventh Prime Minister,Balthazar John Vorster

JOHN VORSTER ELECTED SOUTH AFRICAN PREMIER. MR. BALTHAZAR JOHN VORSTER. South Africa's Justice Minister, was unanimously elected the country's seventh Prime-Minster in Capetown today. He succeeds Dr. Hendrik Vorwoerd, who was assassinated a week ago. The 163 strong caucus of the National Party took less than five minutes to elect Mr. Vorster at a private meeting in the Parliament building. President Swart will formally appoint Mr. Vorster at a ceremony later today. Photo Shows: Mr. Balthazar John Vorster, who was today's elected South Africa's seventh Prime Minister.

Photo measures 6 x 8.25 inches.

Photo is dated 2-2-1966.

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