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Landed the first European settlers.
The Dutch East India Company landed the first European settlers on the Cape of Good Hope in 1652. -
Britain took permanent possession.
Britain took permanent possession in 1815 at the end of the Napoleonic Wars, bringing in 5,000 settlers. -
Discovery of diamonds
The discovery of diamonds in 1867 and gold brought alot of people closer to the land. -
Apartheid
Apartheid started. -
Establishment of the African Congress.
Africans started with the establishment of the African National Congress in 1912. -
South Africa became a charter member.
South Africa became a charter member of the United Nations in 1945. -
Black voters removed.
Black voters were revmoved from the voting rolls and they couldnt vote anymore. -
Sharpesville Massacure
In 1960, 70 black protesters were killed during a peaceful demonstration in Sharpesville. -
Declared South Africa as a republic.
South Africa declared itself a republic in 1961. -
Apartheid was over.
Apartheid is Abolished. -
Nelsen Mendala was donewith his presidentcy.
Mendela Retirted. -
New president elected.
Mandela Becomes President. -
New president takes over.
Mbeki Takes Over From Mandela. -
Jacob Zuma takes over.
In December 2007, African National Committee delegates chose Jacob Zuma as their leader, ousting Mbeki. -
Thabo Mbeki
Mandela was elected another term for his presidentcy.
