The Board of South African Jewish Deputies and the Zionist Federation have sent messages of congratulations to Johannes G. Strydom on the occasion of his appointment as Premier of South Africa.
“We pray that under your leadership our country may continue to prosper and all its people find contentment and happiness.” the message declared. A message from the Zionists said: “May the Union, under your leadership, go from strength to strength and enjoy peace and prosperity.”
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