Apartheid
The Afrikaans word meaning ‘separation’, Apartheid was the racial, social policy introduced by the National Party government of South Africa in 1948.
South Africa's National Holidays
The significance of South Africa's national holidays.
The significance of South Africa's national holidays.
Apartheid 101
From the Afrikaans word meaning 'separation' apartheid was a social philosophy which enforced racial, social, and economic segregation on the people of South Africa.
From the Afrikaans word meaning 'separation' apartheid was a social philosophy which enforced racial, social, and economic segregation on the people of South Africa.
Key Events in Apartheid History: 1912 to 1959
A timeline of key Apartheid events from 1912 to 1959.
A timeline of key Apartheid events from 1912 to 1959.
School Enrollment in Apartheid South Africa
Data on School Enrollment for Blacks and Whites in South Africa in 1982.
Data on School Enrollment for Blacks and Whites in South Africa in 1982.
Apartheid Quotes - Bantu Education
Bantu Education, the separate and limited experience encountered by non-whites in South Africa when pursuing an education, was a cornerstone of the apartheid philosophy. The following quotes illustrate the diverse viewpoints about Bantu Education from both sides of the anti-Apartheid struggle.
Bantu Education, the separate and limited experience encountered by non-whites in South Africa when pursuing an education, was a cornerstone of the apartheid philosophy. The following quotes illustrate the diverse viewpoints about Bantu Education from both sides of the anti-Apartheid struggle.
Moments in Apartheid: The Treason Trial
In 1956, in response to the adoption of the Freedom Charter at the Congress of the People, the Apartheid government in South Africa arrested a total 156 people for high treason. The penalty for this was death.
In 1956, in response to the adoption of the Freedom Charter at the Congress of the People, the Apartheid government in South Africa arrested a total 156 people for high treason. The penalty for this was death.
Women's Anti-Pass Law Campaigns in South Africa
What happened when the South African government tried to force women to carry passes.
What happened when the South African government tried to force women to carry passes.
Ordinance 50
Ordinance 50 was a piece of legislation promulgated by the Cape government (South Africa) in 1828 which gave Coloureds a degree of equality with the white population that had been previously denied.
Ordinance 50 was a piece of legislation promulgated by the Cape government (South Africa) in 1828 which gave Coloureds a degree of equality with the white population that had been previously denied.
Cape Town's Infamous Robben Island
A short history of island that housed the most notorious prison of the South African apartheid regime.
A short history of island that housed the most notorious prison of the South African apartheid regime.
South African Students' Organisation
From 1969 to 1977, when it was banned, the South African Students' Organisation worked tirelessly for the rights of non-white students in South Africa, and in support of Black Consciousness philosophy helped to create the Black People's Convention. Find out more about SASO…
From 1969 to 1977, when it was banned, the South African Students' Organisation worked tirelessly for the rights of non-white students in South Africa, and in support of Black Consciousness philosophy helped to create the Black People's Convention. Find out more about SASO…
Apartheid FAQ
During most of the 20th century, South Africa was ruled by a system called Apartheid, which was based on the segregation of races. The term comes from an Afrikaans word meaning 'apartness'.
During most of the 20th century, South Africa was ruled by a system called Apartheid, which was based on the segregation of races. The term comes from an Afrikaans word meaning 'apartness'.
Apartheid Legislation in South Africa
What makes South Africa's apartheid era different to segregation and racial hatred that have occurred in other countries is the systematic way in which the National Party, which came into power in 1948, formalised it through the law.
What makes South Africa's apartheid era different to segregation and racial hatred that have occurred in other countries is the systematic way in which the National Party, which came into power in 1948, formalised it through the law.
Sharpeville Massacre
On 21 March 1960 at least 180 black Africans were injured and 69 killed when South African police opened fire on approximately 300 demonstrators at the township of Sharpeville, near Vereeniging in the Transvaal.
On 21 March 1960 at least 180 black Africans were injured and 69 killed when South African police opened fire on approximately 300 demonstrators at the township of Sharpeville, near Vereeniging in the Transvaal.
Text of the Freedom Charter (Part 1 of 2)
Freedom Charter
Freedom Charter
The Treason Trial
In 1956, in response to the adoption of the Freedom Charter at the Congress of the People, the Apartheid government in South Africa arrested a total 156 people for high treason. The penalty for this was death.
In 1956, in response to the adoption of the Freedom Charter at the Congress of the People, the Apartheid government in South Africa arrested a total 156 people for high treason. The penalty for this was death.
June 16th Student Uprising
When high-school students in Soweto started protesting for better education on 16 June 1976, police responded with teargas and live bullets. It is commemorated today by a South African national holiday, Youth day, which honors all the young people who lost their lives in the struggle against Apartheid and Bantu Education.
When high-school students in Soweto started protesting for better education on 16 June 1976, police responded with teargas and live bullets. It is commemorated today by a South African national holiday, Youth day, which honors all the young people who lost their lives in the struggle against Apartheid and Bantu Education.
Map of townships in the Witwatersrand
Not sure where all those South African townships are? Have a look at this handy map of the townships around Johannesburg.
Not sure where all those South African townships are? Have a look at this handy map of the townships around Johannesburg.
Bombing of ANC headquarters, London – 12 March 1982
On 12 March 1982 the ANC offices in London were bombed. The head of the South African Security Branch, General Johan Coetzee, had planned the operation under instruction of the Minister of Law and Order, Louis le Grange. The bombing coincided with an anti-Apartheid rally being held in central London and led by ANC president, Oliver Tambo.
On 12 March 1982 the ANC offices in London were bombed. The head of the South African Security Branch, General Johan Coetzee, had planned the operation under instruction of the Minister of Law and Order, Louis le Grange. The bombing coincided with an anti-Apartheid rally being held in central London and led by ANC president, Oliver Tambo.
History of Apartheid: Crossroads
South African police and rioters in South Africa's Cape Town informal settlement of Crossroads clashed over an attempt to move residents to the new Township of Kayelitsha.
South African police and rioters in South Africa's Cape Town informal settlement of Crossroads clashed over an attempt to move residents to the new Township of Kayelitsha.
South Africa's National Holidays
A look at the significance of South Africa's seven national holidays.
A look at the significance of South Africa's seven national holidays.
Cape Town's Infamous Robben Island
Can you image spending more than 25 years in a prison on a small, windswept island? This is what happened to Nelson Mandela, the most famous prisoner of Robben Island.
Can you image spending more than 25 years in a prison on a small, windswept island? This is what happened to Nelson Mandela, the most famous prisoner of Robben Island.
The Afrikaner Broederbond: What Was It?
In June 1918 disaffected Afrikaners were brought together in a new organisation called Jong Suid-Afrika (Young South Africa). The following year its name was changed to the Afrikaner Broederbond (AB). The organisation had one main aim: to further Afrikaner nationalism in South Africa.
In June 1918 disaffected Afrikaners were brought together in a new organisation called Jong Suid-Afrika (Young South Africa). The following year its name was changed to the Afrikaner Broederbond (AB). The organisation had one main aim: to further Afrikaner nationalism in South Africa.
Union of South Africa, 31 May 1910
On 31 May 1910 the Union of South Africa was formed under British dominion, exactly eight years after the signing of the Treaty of Vereeniging (which had brought the Second Anglo-Boer War to an end). Find out why this paved the way for Apartheid.
On 31 May 1910 the Union of South Africa was formed under British dominion, exactly eight years after the signing of the Treaty of Vereeniging (which had brought the Second Anglo-Boer War to an end). Find out why this paved the way for Apartheid.