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taking power
The policy of apartheid adopted national party -
Education
white and colored had to learn seperatley -
Vots
colored could not vote -
In the town of Sharpeville
67 Africans are killed while protesting Apartheid -
assassinated
Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd was assassinated -
homelands
More then 3 million people where killed -
600 killed
More than 600 killed in clashes between black protesters and security forces during uprising which starts in Soweto -
emergency
Township revolt -
Unbanned
unbanned, Mandela released after 27 years in prison. Namibia becomes independent. -
Election Day
The first South Africa holds its first elections in which all races can vote. Nelson Mandela is elected President. -
Champions Cup
South Africa hosts and wins the World Cup -
stepping out
Mandela steps down as President. -
Rules
There are rules that pregnant women had to be given Aids durgs to help prevent getting the baby a virus -
Over pay
Around 100,000 gold miners strike over pay, bringing the industry to a standstill. -
A juge throw out
A judge throws out a corruption case against ruling ANC party chief Jacob Zuma, opening the way for him to stand as the country's president. -
New president
Jacob Zuma is the new president -
against the case
Public prosecutors drop corruption case against Jacob Zuma -
World Cup soccer tournament
South Africa hosts the World Cup soccer tournament. -
Open fire
Police open fire on workers at a platinum mine in Marikana, killing at least 34 people, and leaving at least 78 injured and arresting more than 200 others. -
Attacks
A spate of anti-immigrant attacks leaves several people dead.