The National Party under Daniël Malan was elected by a majority of seats, but a minority of votes, in the 1948 South African general election.
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Front (left to right): J. G. Strydom, N. C. Havenga, D. F. Malan, E. G. Jansen and C. R. Swart. Back (left to right): A. J. Stals, P. O. Sauer, E. H. Louw, S. P. le Roux, T. E. Dönges, F. C. Erasmus and B. J. Schoeman.