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Jan 1, 1488
Bartolomeu Dias: Portugese explorer
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Period: Nov 21, 1488 to
South Africa history
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Dutch arrives: Established Dutch Cape Colony
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1852: British takes control of Cape Town
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1886: Gold being discovered in Johannesburg making the city rich
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War amongst The Dutch settlers and The British - Boer war
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Peace has been declared between The Dutch and The Britsh - Britain gains control
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South Africa becomes an independt nation
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Nelson Mandela is born in a small village in South Africa
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Apartheid makes it debut
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Nelson Mandela is one of the leaders in a group of black peoplewho has started a campaign against apartheid
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Nelson Mandela is elected as president for South Africa - All races can vote
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South Africa hosts The World Cup soccer tournament