Apartheid In South Africa

Apartheid in South Africa Apartheid means “separateness” Series of social, economic, and political, and geographical ethinic serparation from 1948 to 1993. Laws included: Non-whites and white were prohibited from marrying Segregated facilities Non-whites were required to carry passes Work restrictions for non-whites Non-whites not allowed to vote. Bantu Authorities Act, 1951 Blacks lived in sovereign nations called homelands according to record of origin African National Congress led by nelson Mandela 5000 to 20000 people gathered at police station to demonstrate against carrying passes. 69 killed, 186 injured. Stressed the need for psychological liberation, black pride, and non violent opposition. End of apartheid In 1990 president de klerk repealed discriminatory laws and released political prisoners Nelson Mandela freed after 27 years of prison 1993 drafted a new constitution 1994 ANC and Mandela won election.