Apartheid in South Africa Events

By spauldingams

  • Europeans Invade South Africa

    Europeans Invade South Africa
    Europeans land on the Cape of Hope with 15,000 people. They are planning on starting a colony.

  • Gold and Diamonds are discovered in South Africa

    Gold and Diamonds are discovered in South Africa
    The discovery of gold and diamonds in 1867 brought many "outsiders" to South Africa.

  • Africa National Congress is Established

    Africa National Congress is Established
    The African National Congress is Established in 1912.

  • Mandela Birth

    Mandela Birth
    Nelson Mandela is born.

  • Beginning of Apartheid

    Beginning of Apartheid
    It started when the National Party of South Africa was elected for control of South Africa.

  • Schools are Seperated

    Schools are Seperated
    Schools, clinics, restrooms, beahces, and other public facilities.

  • Black Protesters Killed

    Black Protesters Killed
    In Sharpsville, 70 black peaceful protesters were massacred.

  • Nelson Mandela Imprisoned

    Nelson Mandela Imprisoned
    Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for life. He was imprisoned for sabotage.

  • Mandela Released

    Mandela Released
    After 27 years, Nelson Mandela is released from federal prison.

  • Nelson Mandela WIns Nobel Peace Priza

    Nelson Mandela WIns Nobel Peace Priza
    Nelson Mandela wins the Nobel Peace Prize

  • Nelson Mandela Elected.

    Nelson Mandela Elected.
    Nelson Mandela was elected for president of South Africa because of the aparthied.

  • Apartied Ends

    Apartied Ends
    The Apartied Ends and laws are appealed.

  • Nelson Mandela Resigns

    Nelson Mandela Resigns
    Nelson Mandela resigns from president of South Africa

  • Thabo Mbeki

    Thabo Mbeki
    Thabo Mbeki is elected to take Mandelas place.

  • Nelson Mandela Dies

    Nelson Mandela Dies
    Nelson Mandela dies.