Apartheid era (jan 1, 1948 – jan 1, 1994)
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The Apartheid era in South Africa lasted from 1948 to 1994. During this time, the government enforced strict racial segregation, denying non-white South Africans basic rights and freedoms. This system affected all areas of life, including education, healthcare, and employment. Apartheid ended in 1994 with the election of Nelson Mandela as president.
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