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Apartheid in South Africa 1948-1994

Apartheid Apartheid was a system of racial segregation enforced by the government of South Africa under the control of the National Party. Key Ideas: Blacks’ rights were diminished White supremacy was maintained

History of South Africa Controlled by the British in the era of Imperialism. They brought about an era of oppression and exploitation. White supremacy continued after the British left. The British oppressed the Africans, and when Britain’s Golden Age ended, and they left South Africa, there was still a lot of tension between the Europeans still in the country and the South Africans.

The National Party After the departure of the British, an election was held, and the National Party came into power. In 1948, this group started to enact apartheid laws.

Apartheid Legislation Apartheid Laws: No interracial marriage Physical separation between races No non-white government officials Segregated public services and schools

Actions of Apartheid In the 1970s, the government forcibly ‘resettled’ 3 million non-Europeans into ghettos. Many protests against the unjust practices of apartheid resulted in police or armed guards killing protestors.

The End of Apartheid In the 1980s and 1990s, opposition to Apartheid reached a breaking point, and President Frederik Willem de Klerk started negotiations to end Apartheid. This resulted in a multi-racial democratic election in 1994.

Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela was an anti-apartheid revolutionary who was imprisoned for 27 years because of his views. In 1994, after the end of apartheid, he became the first black South African to be President of the country.

Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela was able to repair South Africa by bringing unity among the different cultures that made up the country. He encouraged recon-ciliation and forgiveness. Because of him, South Africa is on a road to equality.

Conclusion While apartheid in South Africa is officially over the effects are still seen today. 43.5% of South Africans rarely or never interact with other races. 28.7% of South Africans still live in slums.