United Party

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The United Party (UP) was a major political party in South Africa from 1934 until 1977. Formed by the fusion of the South African Party and National Party subsequent to their 1933 general election coalition, the UP governed South Africa from 1934 through 1948 and was the official opposition party from 1948 until its dissolution nearly three decades later.

Fusion

The United Party government

The United Party in opposition

Dissolution