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South African Union is formed
South Africa becomes independent from Britain and forms its own country -
African National Congress is formed
The African National Cognress is created. -
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National Party enters power, apartheid begins
The National Party becomes the leading group in the South African government. -
South Africa becomes a republic
South Africa becomes its own republic. -
Major protests against South African government begin
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Major protests against anti-black Constitution begin
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South African government repeals Apartheid laws
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Temporary constitution is formed
Temporary constituion is formed until a new, better one can be made. -
Nelson Mandela elected president in first multi-racial election
In South Africa's first multi-racial, democratic election, Nelson Mandela is elected president. -
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa is formed
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa is formed after a few years of negotiation.