Q195
South Africa joined the Commonwealth as 51st member in
A.
May 1993
B.
May 1994
AnswerC.
May 1995
D.
May 1996
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
South Africa joined the Commonwealth as 51st member in May 1994. South Africa withdrew its membership from the Commonwealth in 1961 after it declared itself a Republic under the leadership of Prime Minister H.F Verwoerd. The country's move followed a storm of criticism for its racial policies by Commonwealth members.