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Apartheid in South Africa
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The National Party take political power in South Africa
May 1948
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The National Party was a completely 'white' political party. When they seized power they introduced the policy of Apartheid, which established the complete separation of races.
Apartheid legislation is passed
1950
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The Apartheid is officially established through the implementation of legislation to create segregation.
The Freedom Charter
1955
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Produced by the ANC, the charter was a formalised document on the campaign from thousands of people to end racial segregation and afford Black South African rights.
Mandela and his wife become divorced.
1958
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Sharpeville Massacre
March 1960
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ANC and PAC banned
April 1960
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The African National Congress and Pan African Congress are banned under the Apartheid regime.
Mandela arrested for treason
1961
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Mandela is arrested for treason but then acquitted.
Mandela leaves South Africa
January 1962
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Mandela leaves the country to undergo military training and to increase support for the ANC.
Mandela returns to South Africa
July 1962
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He returns to South Africa via Botswana.
Mandela arrested for leaving the country.
August 1962
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Mandela is arrested for leaving the country illegally. He is sentenced to five years at Robben Island prison.
Mandela sentenced to life imprisonment
June 1964
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Mandela is sentenced to life imprisonment, along with several other ANC leaders, for sabotage.
South Africa becomes independent
1965
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South Africa becomes an independent nation, only the 'white' citizens are acknowledged and represented by the Government.
Forceful Resettling
1970
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More than three million Black South Africans are forced to resettle into black homelands.
Soweto Massacre
1976
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More than 600 students are killed in a series of demonstrations and protests.
South Africa goes into a State of Emergency
1984 - 1989
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Due to the Township revolts and uprisings, the nation when into a state of National Emergency.
F.W. De Klerk becomes South African President
1989
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He begins to dismantle the Apartheid, by lifting the ban on the National African Congress and suspending executions.
Nelson Mandela is released from prison
1990
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The ANC is banned
1990
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Mandela is released from prison
February 1990
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He had served 27 years of imprisonment, mainly at Robben Island prison. The South African President, F.W. de Klerk, ordered the release of Mandela.
Mandela becomes the President of the ANC
1991
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Mandela is awarded a Nobel Peace Prize
1993
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Alongside President De Klerk, Mandela was appointed a Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end the Apartheid and establish a multi-racial Government.
Mandela becomes President of South Africa
1994
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He became the first 'black' president of South Africa.
Amnesty is granted to dissidents who opposed the Apartheid
1998
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