Talk:Hendrik Verwoerd

Economy under Verwoerd

This article focuses too much on Apartheid and it does not mention his administration. I remember reading somewhere that under him South Africa had the highest economic growth rate in history, and R1 (the currency) was worth more than $1. If I can find it I will update. (User talk:Johnmars3)

Sections should be moved

Given that the first assasination attempt took place in april, and the creation of the republic in may, the first assasination attempt section should appear first DParkinson1 (talk) 12:53, 10 January 2024 (UTC)

Please redact

What is that "Nazi"-stuff doing in the description. This encyclopedia is getting ridiculous. 105.4.1.255 (talk) 07:54, 6 November 2024 (UTC)

Please remove thw title of "The Honourable"

This man was the architect of a gross system of human rights violations in South Africa known as Apartheid. He cannot be referred to as "The Honourable", this is offensive and insensitive to the history of the country. 197.89.150.53 (talk) 13:13, 19 December 2024 (UTC)

Proposed Removal of News24 (2004) as a Source

Proposed Removal of News24 (2004) as a Source:

The cited News24 article (2004) offers no substantive historical value. Even its primary claim — that Verwoerd’s office carpet was replaced — is trivial, unsourced, and framed disrespectfully. The article includes factual inaccuracies (e.g., “Tsafendas' motives are unknown”) and fails WP:RS standards. I propose complete removal of this source, or replacement with a better-sourced, encyclopedic reference (if the carpet detail is deemed noteworthy at all). TheAlfodr (talk) 02:09, 15 June 2025 (UTC)