Resources and Power in Post-apartheid South Africa
Background Nelson Mandela, first Black African elected president of South Africa, major ethnic groups- blacks, whites, coloreds, and Asians. apartheid, “separateness” policy of racial segregation
Definitions Apartheid- the former official South African policy of separating people according to race. Apartheid gave power to whites. Distribution-the way people or things are spread out over space (resources, goods, etc.) Multiracial-made up of people from several different ethnic groups Segregation-the separation of one group of people from another (race). Can involve laws, separate facilities and living areas.
The Geographic Setting Most developed 5% of the African population 2/5 of Africa’s manufactured goods ½ of Africa’s minerals – Gold, copper, diamonds = economic powerhouse Mild climate perfect for cash crops Animal life supports tourism
Multiracial Society South African blacks came from central Africa 2000 ya Europeans arrived in 1652 – Dutch Boers (farmers) – Afrikaans – Great Britain 1867 – Mixed races –colored – Asians 1860s
Political Power in South Africa Today
Job Opportunities in South Africa Today
Education in South Africa Today
Living Conditions in South Africa Today
Which parts of the world have been most affected? According to the World Health Organization, sub-Saharan Africa has been most affected. On average, 7.5% of adults in this region are infected. The far southern portion of Africa has been the greatest affected, with between 15% and 39% of adults infected. Which parts of the world have been least affected? Oceania, North Africa, and Southwest Asia have had very low infection rates, with an average of only 0.2% of adults infected. Latin America, the United States, Canada, Southeastern Asia, Europe, and Central Asia are also among the least affected.