The Movement
Actions taken to try and change the inequalities of the colored people
The apartheid was a system of racial seclusion in South Africa enforced by the National Party in 1948 and with President Mandela’s democratic election in 1994 marking the end of the apartheid period. The Apartheid was a period when South Africans were labelled into 4 different races; black, white, Asian/Indian and colored. This established a social hierarchy in society where the whites were granted political power and other races weren’t allowed to even vote. Then, there came the abolishment of the Apartheid which provided an opportunity for all South Africans to live amongst each other without any racial refinement.
Changes in Post- Apartheid:
Changes in Post- Apartheid:
- Education - The Bantu Education System, which only provided the most basic knowledge during the apartheid period, was replaced by a public- private system. The initial system only taught the children things that would make them good for what the government wants them to do (child labour, working in a factory/field, etc.). The new public- private system provided qualified teachers that taught basic education such as English and Mathematics. Scholarships were also introduced.
- Democracy was introduced and everyone was given equal rights and freedom. Everyone was also given the right to take part and vote in elections.
- During the post- apartheid period, the United States lifted sanctions and increased foreign aid to South Africa. Many of the US companies that ceased work with the National Party of South Africa during the 1980s returned with new investments.
- Nelson Mandela was elected as South Africa’s first black president.
It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.
- Nelson Mandela
Key Events of the South African Civil Rights Movement