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The National Party
The National Party was a political party in South Africa founded in 1915 and first became the governing party of the country in 1924. It was in opposition during the World War II years but returned to power and was again in government from 4 June 1948 until 9 May 1994. -
apartheid the beginning
the beginning of apartheid -
the population registration act
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the bantu act passed
the bantu act passed -
sharpeville massacre
In 1960, 70 black protesters were killed during a peaceful demonstration in Sharpesville. -
nelson mandelas arest
Mandela was arrested on Aug. 5, 1962, and sentenced to five years in prison for inciting a workers' strike in 1961. A year later, in July 1963, the government launched a raid on the Lilliesleaf farm in Rivonia, which had been used as an ANC hideout. -
prime minaster hendrik verwood
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More than 3 million people forcibly resettled in black 'homelands'.
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africa is expelled from the united nations
12 November 1974 — The General Assembly suspended South Africa from participating in its work, due to international opposition to the policy of apartheid. South Africa was re-admitted to the UN in 1994 following its transition into a democracy. 1 January 1976 — The UN Centre Against Apartheid was established. -
soweto massacer
more than 600 hundred students where killed. -
anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko killed
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nelson Mandela is released from prison
he got released from prison -
Agreement on interim constitution.
Agreement on interim constitution -
nelson mandelas presidency
he was the first black president of Africa. -
Nelson Mandela"s death
