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The Arrival of Jan Van Riebeeck
Jan Van Riebeeck arrived the South Africa on an expedition with the Duth East India Company. -
Invasion of the Cape Colony
A British military expedition against the Dutch Cape Colony. -
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The Second Boer War
A war fought between the British Empire and two Boer states, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, over the Empire's influence in South Africa. -
The Union of South Africa
The Union of South Africa was established from the former British colonies. -
The Native National Congress
The South African Native National Congress is formed in Bloemfontein, now the African National Congress. -
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The Apartheid
The Apartheid was a system of racial segregation that was established by the National Party that governed South Africa. Under this system the white controlled the rights and movements of the black population. -
Nelson Mandela
One of the most prominent leaders of the African National Congress was arrested and sent to prison for life. -
First Free Election
The first free elections were held in South Africa after Nelson Mandela was released from prison. He became the first ever democratically elected president of the South Africa. -
FIFA World Cup
South Africa hosted the first FIFA World Cup on the African continent. -
The death of Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela died, and leaders from all over the world came to Mandela's funeral to honour him and to celebrate his life.