South Africa By Armando Luna Period: Apr 23, 1500 to Apr 23, 2000 South Africa Apr 23, 1600 Dutch Apr 23, 1800 Diamonds The discovery of the DIAMONDS. Apr 23, 1900 Africans The Deket of the Africans. Apr 23, 1912 Power The hopes and dreams are gaining power. Apr 23, 1948 Whites In 1948 the whites are setting up a system of apartheid.