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Not so Long Ago - South Africa leaves the Commonwealth - BBC Sounds

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Not so Long Ago

South Africa leaves the CommonwealthSouth Africa leaves the Commonwealth

Released On: 25 Feb 1987

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South Africa withdraws from the Commonwealth in 1961 in defence of apartheid

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