South AfricaPart II

The World’s Reaction1973- U.N. adopted resolutions condemning Apartheid in South Africa.

1980s- Countries began boycotting South African goods.

A trade embargo was implemented.

Apartheid begins to feel pressure.

1973-The United Nations passed a resolution condemning Apartheid.

1976-People in Soweto riot and demonstrate against discrimination and instruction in Afrikaans. The police react with gunfire, killing 575 and injuring and arresting thousands. Stephen Biko is beaten and left in jail to die from his injuries.

1980s-People and governments around the world launch an international campaign to boycott South Africa. Hundreds of thousands of Africans who are banned from white-controlled areas ignore the laws and pour into forbidden regions in search of work. Civil disobedience and other protests increase.

Mid 1980s-The United Democratic Front was formed in South Africa, which was led by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Reverend Allen Boasek. The organization helped spread the word worldwide about the problem of Apartheid.

AFRIKAANS:A LANGUAGE ADAPTED FROM THE 17TH CENTURY DUTCH SETTLERS OF SOUTH AFRICA

BOYCOTT:TO ABSTAIN FROM BUYING OR USING

CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE:THE REFUSAL TO OBEY CERTAIN LAWS FOR THE PURPOSE OF INLUENCING GOVERNMENTAL POLICY

A Journey of InequalityLate 1980s-International pressure forces South Africa to end Apartheid. As a result, some of the segregationist laws are repealed, such as the ones separating whites and non-whites in public places.

1991-1994-South African President F.W. de Klerk repeals the rest of the Apartheid laws and calls for a new constitution. A multiracial transitional government is approved. Nelson Mandela is elected the first black president in 1994.

SEGRAGATIONIST:

ONE WHO BELIEVES THAT RACES SHOULD BE KEPT APART

REPEALED:

TO TAKE BACK OR RECALL

Fighters• Nelson Mandela was a major fighter against

apartheid.• He led the African National Congress

(ANC)• He was eventually sentenced to life in prison

for his anti-apartheid activities. • For 27 years, Nelson Mandela waited in

prison while his fellow South Africans fought for his freedom.

• He was finally released on February 11, 1990.

Nelson Mandela• While in prison, Mandela continued

to fight against apartheid. In a 1964 court appearance, he said:“During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”

• Nelson Mandela was released from prison on February 11, 1990.

• Mandela’s release in 1990 from prison marked the “beginning of the end” of apartheid.

• But the first election that allowed both blacks and whites wasn’t until 1994.

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F.W. de Klerk• Feb. 1989- elected

leader of the National Party

• Sept. 1989- elected State President

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-In his first speech after assuming the party leadership he called for a non-racist South Africa.-lifted the ban on the ANC and released Nelson Mandela.-brought apartheid to an end and opened the way for the drafting of a new constitution.

Mandela was elected President of South Africa

in 1994.

• This signified the first multi-racial government.

After Apartheid• First Democratic Elections• Mandela President• The Truth & Reconciliation

Commission• Desmond Tutu

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Truth and Reconciliation Committee

• Appointed by Mandela

• 1995• Headed by Bishop

Desmond Tutu• Bring abuses of

apartheid to light

Desmond Tutu

New Government, New Constitution

• 1996- people approve new constitution• Becomes law in a 3 year period• 2nd elections in 1999- ANC won again by a

landslide

South Africa Today

• Tourism & Wildlife• District Six Museum• New Challenges• Economic

disparity/Poverty• HIV

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And the remnants today…• 60% unemployment rate

• Now have a quota system• What is this program similar to in America?• BONUS POINTS for you! Affirmative Action!• Segregation and apartheid are engrained

into the culture.• Violence sometimes a problem when people

become frustrated with the slow-to-change government.

• AIDS just adds to their despair– Highest caseload in the world.

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Protesting for Rights