South African/Apartheid History

  • The Groups Acts

    The Groups Acts
    http://www.factmonster.com/country/south-africa.html This was when 1.5 million Africans were sent from cities to the rurual villages. They were put under repressive laws.
  • Death in Sharpvillle

    Death in Sharpvillle
    70 Africa protesters were killed in Sharpville.
  • Southern Africa Republic now

    Southern Africa Republic now
    http://www.factmonster.com/country/south-africa.html Southern Africa declares that it is rebublic. It had ties with the Commonwealth. They objected to the racist policies at this time.
  • Nelson Mandela and Prison

    Nelson Mandela is sent to jail.
  • The Uprising

    The Uprising
    A small town called. Soweto uprose against aparthied. Leaving 600 people dead.
  • F.W De Klerk

    F.W De Klerk
    F.W De Klerk became president in South Africa.
  • Working on the New Constitution

    Working on the New Constitution
    Mandela and Klerk begin working on the new constitution.
  • Nobel Peace Prize

    Nobel Peace Prize
    Nelson Mandela, and Klerk win the Nobel Peace Prize
  • A New Constitution

    A New Constitution
    South Africa adopted a new constitution.
  • A New President

    A New President
    Mbeki is elected president.
  • Another New Leader

    Another New Leader
    The African National Committee deglates select Jacob Zuma as their new leader
  • Charges against Zuma

    Charges against Zuma
    Zuma was charged with cooruption, and fraud, and many other things.
  • Zuma selected for another term

    Zuma selected for another term
    Zuma is elected to be president for another term.
  • Nelson Mandela Dies

    Nelson Mandela Dies
    Nelson Mandela dies at age 95.