Anti apartheid demonstration in johannesburg h

History of Apartheid in South Africa

  • Age of Segregation Begins

    Age of Segregation Begins
    The British and Boer powers in South Africa compromise on a system of institutionalized racism where Africans are restricted from living in certain areas, having political power and many more. This marks the beginning of the age of segregation.
  • Power shifts to Boers/Afrikaners

    Power shifts to Boers/Afrikaners
    A political shift takes place and the Boers take power, replacing the British
  • Extreme suppression from the government continues

    Extreme suppression from the government continues
    Many resistance groups develop and resist the Apartheid system but are faced with suppression and violent responses from the government
  • PW Botha Takes Power

    PW Botha Takes Power
    PW Botha becomes state president of South Africa and makes some reforms relating to Apartheid