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Apartheid Began
The Apartheid was a racial domination and it began in the midlle of the 17th century when the Dutch East India Company set up a provisioning station. -
Excluded From The Olympics
South Africa was not allowed to play in the Olympic Games in 1960 to 1992. -
Mandela Arrested
Mandela was arrested for plotting against the government. He stayed active politically and will spend 27 years in prison. -
600 People Killed In A Protest
Around 600 people were killed in a violent conflict between black protesters an security guards -
Education
Schools were separated for all the races, but sometimes Indian and African children were sent to the same school because of the lack of number in students. -
Immorality Act Is Over
The police were traking down racially mixed couples and nvading home. Most likely the blackes were often given harsher scentences than whites. -
Apartheid Came to an End
President F.W. de Klerk announced that the apartheid ended in 1990. By 1991 all of the apartheid laws were put to an end. -
The Nobel Peace Prize
Mandela and De Klerk were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. -
South Africa Wins The World Cup
South Africa wons the World Cup rugby tournament. -
Thabo Mbeki
June 2, 1999, Thabo Mbeki, the pragmatic deputy president and leader of the ANC, was elected president in a landslide -
Zuma Takes on Prsidentcy
Zuma was elected again, leader of the African National Congress. -
Mandela leaves Presidentcy
Nelson Mandela died at age 95 from ill health and lung infection.