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First European Settlers
The Dutch East India Company landed the first European settlers on the Cape of Good Hope in 1652. -
Britain Took Over
Britain took permanent possession over the Cape of Good Hope. -
Freedom For Slaves
The Slaves were granted freedom in 1833 and they traveled to the African Territory. -
South Afircans Were Forced to Move
South Africa was forced out of designated white areas and the Group Area Acts of 1950 and 1986 forced about 1.5 million Afrricans to move from cities to rural townships. -
South Africa Joins United Nations
South Africa joined the Untied Nations in 1945 but still refused to sign the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. -
South Africa became a Republic
South Africa became a Republic in 1961 and cut their ties with the commonwealth which objected to racism. -
Leader of The African National Congress was put in Jail.
Nelson Mandela wsa put in prison and was sentenced for life because antiapartheid organization was banned. -
Nelson Mandela was released for prison
After 27 years of imprisonment they got a new president and he was released. Even though he was sentenced to life he was still released. -
Apartheid Was Ended
De Klerk announced a formal end to Apartheid in 1990. -
Aparthied Laws Ended
One year after the Apartheid ended their laws came to an end with them. South Africa went into a proccess of transition. -
Mandela and De Klerk Got an Award
Mandela and De Klerk joined forces and got granted the Nobel Peace Prize. -
A New Constitution
A new constitution was approved and adopted in May of 1996. De Klerk and Mandela had helped to create it. -
African National Congress Won Election
African National Congress won Africa's National Election -
Jacob Zuma bacame president
Africa's National Congress delegates elected Jacob Zuma for president -
Zuma was elected president again
After the charges for "intolerable abuse" Zuma was eligable to become president again and he was elected once again in 2009.
