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He was born 14 July 1893 on the family farm in Klipfontein . He trained as a lawyer. In 1929 he became the Member of Parliament for Waterberg .

On 30 November 1954, he was elected leader of the National Party and became Prime Minister of South Africa. Strijdom's extreme policies resulted in the removal of Coloureds from the common voters roll and the extended 'treason trial' of 156 activists (including Nelson Mandela) involved in the Freedom Charter.

After a short term in office he died on 24 August 1958 in Cape Town.

There are still various monuments in his name South Africa. One monument, which included a bustExample bust C. Gauss A bust is a sculpture depicting a person's chest, shoulders, and head, usually supported by a stand. These three-dimensional forms recreate the likeness of an individual. These may be of any suitable material (usually marble or other, in central PretoriaPretoria is one of South Africa's three capital cities, serving as the executive (administrative) capital; it is situated in the province of Gauteng. Cape Town is the legislative capital and Bloemfontein the judicial capital. It is a very pleasant and cos collapsed in 20012001 is a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar), and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall ap injuring 2 people. His house in Nylstroom (now ModimolleModdimolle (formerly known as Nylstroom is a town located in the Waterberg in Limpopo Province of South Africa. It is a medium sized town that focuses primarily on agriculture and farming as well as wildlife and tourism. Modimolle is located approximately) is now a museum.