Extract from the Official Report on the statement by J H Thomas, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs, confirming the Government's pledges to consult the native and white populations of the Protectorates before their transfer to the Union of South Africa. [Covering letter CHAR 2/235/56].

Letter from J G D Hooper (204 Loop Street, Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa] to WSC, on the Status Bill designating the British in the Union of South Africa as "Nationals", and on the British Protectorates of Basutoland [later Lesotho], Swaziland [later Eswatini] and Bechuanaland [later Botswana], which should belong to the natives, being handed over by the British Government to the Union of South Africa. [Covering letter CHAR 2/235/56]. Manuscript.

Letter from Sir Abe Bailey (Rust-en-Vrede, Muizenberg, Cape Town, [South Africa]) to WSC reporting that he nearly died from a heart attack, criticising Lady Simon for supporting the natives in South Africa and opposing the granting of votes to women.

Cutting: comment by the "Rand Daily Mail" on movement towards agreement over the design of the new flag of South Africa. Sent with CHAR 2/152/119.

Letter from [WSC] to Sir Abe Bailey praising the article on Anglo-American relations which Bailey sent him and expressing a keen interest in South African politics. Typescript copy.

Letter from Sir Abe Bailey (Johannesburg, [South Africa]) to WSC on the improving relations between the British and Dutch communities in South Africa.

Telegram from Field Marshal Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] to WSC regarding operation ["Ironclad"] against Madagascar: pledges all necessary support for the interception of the French convoy [of reinforcements] and states that he will take no action to formally break off relations with Vichy France before the attack unless the Foreign Office advises otherwise.

Telegram from Field Marshal Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] to WSC commenting on operation "Ironclad" [occupation of Diego Suarez, Madagascar]: suggests that the towns of Tamatave and Majunga should also be occupied rendering the surrender of the whole island inevitable; offers to despatch a bomber squadron from Lindi [Tanzania] as soon as Diego aerodrome has been secured; comments on the need to rupture relations with Vichy France.

Telegram from WSC to the Prime Minister of Canada [Mackenzie King] regarding continued diplomatic representation of Vichy France in Ottawa [Canada]: comments on the anxiety of Field Marshal Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] to get rid of the Vichy Minister in South Africa but states that there would be no serious disadvantage to the adoption of a different policy in Canada.

Telegram from WSC to Field Marshal Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] asking him to damp down rumours of an impending South African occupation of Madagascar.

Telegram from WSC to Field Marshal Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] reciting remarks from the Cape Argus and the Natal Mercury quoted in the Observer newspaper suggesting action against Madagascar and Vichy France: "I need scarcely say what deep anxiety these statements give me.".

Telegram from Field Marshal Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] to WSC apologising for embarrassing press statements about Madagascar but explaining that lack of an internal press censorship institution means that he can only proceed by private persuasion and warning: "Existence of openly hostile press adds to my difficulties.".

Telegram from WSC to Field Marshal Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] marked "most secret and personal" regarding the provision of air forces for the defence of South Africa.

Telegram from WSC to General Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] marked "secret" stating that he has "been deeply grieved today thinking over your heavy losses.".

Telegram from WSC to General Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] marked "personal" expressing his profound sympathy on the loss of Major-General Daniel Pienaar [Commander South African Forces in the Middle East].

Copy of CHAR 20/91B/19 - 20. Carbon copy.

Letter from [George] Heaton Nicholls [High Commissioner for South Africa in Great Britain] (South Africa House, Trafalgar Square) to WSC passing on a telegraphed message from [Field Marshal Jan] Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] thanking WSC for his telegram on the conduct of South African troops in Italy. [signed and stamped by WSC's Private Office].

Telegram from the Dominions Office to the South African Government passing on a "Top Secret and Personal" message from WSC to acting Prime Minister of South Africa [?Jan Hofmeyr] congratulating him on the conduct of South African troops [throughout the war].

Telegram from WSC to Acting Prime Minister of South Africa congratulating him on South Africa's role in the defeat of Germany; and anticipating victory over Japan.

Telegram from Field Marshal Jan Smuts [Prime Minister of South Africa] (San Francisco [United States]) to WSC marked "Top Secret and Personal" agreeing to the use of the 6th South African Armoured Division [in the dispute with Yugoslavia (later Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia) over Venezia Guilia, Italy] if necessary. Received on 24 May. Carbon copy.

Letter from [Lord] Cranborne [earlier Robert Gascoyne Cecil, later 5th Lord Salisbury, Secretary of State for the Dominions and Leader of the House of Lords] (Dominions Office) to British High Commissioner in South Africa [Sir Evelyn Baring, later 1st Lord Howick] requesting he thank the Mayor of Simonstown [South Africa] on behalf of WSC. [Carbon copy].