Apartheid Begins in South Africa (May 1948 CE – April 27, 1994 CE) (may 1, 1948 – apr 27, 1994)
Description:
Apartheid, meaning “apartness” in Afrikaans, was a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination officially implemented in May 1948 when the National Party won the general election in South Africa. Under apartheid, laws were passed to separate racial groups in every aspect of life—housing, education, employment, and public services. Black South Africans were denied basic rights and subjected to harsh controls, including pass laws and forced removals. Apartheid lasted until April 27, 1994, when South Africa held its first democratic elections, ending decades of injusticeAdded to timeline:
Date:
may 1, 1948
apr 27, 1994
~ 46 years