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See also: 1936 in South Africa, other events of 1937, 1938 in South Africa and the Timeline of South African history.

Events

• Sir Patrick Duncan is appointed the 6th Governor-General of the Union of South Africa
• 1 February - The Aliens Act No 1, restricting and regulating the entry of certain aliens into the Union of South Africa and regulating the right of any person to assume a surname, commences.

Births

• 21 April - Ben Mzimkulu Macala, artist, is born in Bloemfontein
• 1 June - Ezrom Kgobokanyo Sebata Legae, artist, is born in Vrededorp, Johannesburg
• 18 September - Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri, politician, is born in Kroonstad, Orange Free State

Deaths