Apartheid was a social philosophy which enforced racial, social, and economic segregation on the people of South Africa. The term Apartheid comes from the Afrikaans word meaning 'separation'.
Apartheid FAQ
There are a number of Frequently Asked Questions about the history of Apartheid in South Africa - find out the answers here.• When Did Apartheid Start in South Africa?
• Who Supported Apartheid?
• How Did The Apartheid Government Come Into Power?
• What Were the Foundations of Apartheid?
• What was Grand Apartheid?
• How Did Apartheid Evolve During the 1970s and 80s?
• When Did Apartheid End?
Legislation was the Backbone of Apartheid
Laws were enacted which defined a person's race, separated the races in terms of where they could live, how they traveled, where they could work, where they spent their free time, introduced a separate system of education for Blacks, and crushed opposition.• Apartheid Legislation in South Africa
• Apartheid Legilstaion in detail
Timeline of Apartheid
An understanding of how Apartheid came about, how it was implemented, and how if affected all South Africans is most easily gained through a timeline.• Timeline of Apartheid History: 1912 to 1959
• Timeline of Apartheid History: 1960 to 1979
• Timeline of Apartheid History: 1980 to 1994
Key Events in the History of Apartheid
Whilst much of the implementation of Apartheid was slow and insidious, there were a number of key events which had a significant impact on the people of South Africa.• The Treason Trial (1956)
• Sharpeville Massacre (1960)
• June 16th (Soweto) Student Uprising (1976)
Key Figures in the History of Apartheid
Although the true story of Apartheid is how it affected all people of South Africa, there were a number of key figures who had a significant impact on the creation and the struggle against Apartheid. Read their biographies.Apartheid Leaders
• DF Malan
• PW Botha
Anti-Apartheid Leaders
• Nelson Mandela
• Max Sisulu
• Joe Slovo
• Chris Hani
• Steve Biko
• Chief Albert Luthuli
