Rise and Fall of the Apartheid

By advaitnaik

  • Shaka Creates the Zulu Empire

    Shaka creates the Zulu Kingdom; Africans battle throughout much of Southeastern Africa (the Mfecane).
    British settlers land in the Cape Colony.

  • South African Native National Congress (NNC) founded

    South African Native National Congress (NNC) founded; eventually becomes the African National Congress (ANC).

  • Natives Land Act is Formed

    Natives Land Act limits African land ownership to the reserves - segregation laws passed.

  • Afrikaner National Party wins an Election

    The Afrikaner National party wins a general election. Initiates apartheid policies.

  • ANC and its allies initiate a passive resistance campaign.

  • Apartheid Leaders Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

    Nelson Mandela and other ANC and PAC leaders sentenced to life imprisonment.

  • ANC wins First Nonracial Election

    ANC wins first nonracial election (April 27-30).
    Mandela is sworn in as president (May 10). Forms Government of National Unity.