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South Africa leaves the Commonwealth
After being condemned by the Commonwealth for its apartheid regime, South Africa left and became a republic. In this clip, several South Africans express a mixture of opinions to their country鈥檚 departure, ranging from outright defiance to the apprehension felt by one citizen of Indian descent.
Taken from, 'Panorama',15 May 1961.
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