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United Party disbands

This Day in History: June 28, 1977
Additional Date: June 28, 1977
The United Party, main political opposition party in South Africa, was formally disbanded by the majority faction after members had left the party to join other new political parties and the ruling National Party (NP). Subsequently, the main group decided to form the New Republic Party the next day, with Sir de Villiers Graaff as interim leader.