Apartheid in South Africa Events

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  • Europeans Invade South Africa

    Europeans Invade South Africa

    Europeans land on the Cape of Hope with 15,000 people. They are planning on starting a colony.
  • Gold and Diamonds are discovered in South Africa

    Gold and Diamonds are discovered in South Africa

    The discovery of gold and diamonds in 1867 brought many "outsiders" to South Africa.
  • Africa National Congress is Established

    Africa National Congress is Established

    The African National Congress is Established in 1912.
  • Mandela Birth

    Mandela Birth

    Nelson Mandela is born.
  • Beginning of Apartheid

    Beginning of Apartheid

    It started when the National Party of South Africa was elected for control of South Africa.
  • Schools are Seperated

    Schools are Seperated

    Schools, clinics, restrooms, beahces, and other public facilities.
  • Black Protesters Killed

    Black Protesters Killed

    In Sharpsville, 70 black peaceful protesters were massacred.
  • Nelson Mandela Imprisoned

    Nelson Mandela Imprisoned

    Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for life. He was imprisoned for sabotage.
  • Mandela Released

    Mandela Released

    After 27 years, Nelson Mandela is released from federal prison.
  • Nelson Mandela WIns Nobel Peace Priza

    Nelson Mandela WIns Nobel Peace Priza

    Nelson Mandela wins the Nobel Peace Prize
  • Nelson Mandela Elected.

    Nelson Mandela Elected.

    Nelson Mandela was elected for president of South Africa because of the aparthied.
  • Apartied Ends

    Apartied Ends

    The Apartied Ends and laws are appealed.
  • Nelson Mandela Resigns

    Nelson Mandela Resigns

    Nelson Mandela resigns from president of South Africa
  • Thabo Mbeki

    Thabo Mbeki

    Thabo Mbeki is elected to take Mandelas place.
  • Nelson Mandela Dies

    Nelson Mandela Dies

    Nelson Mandela dies.