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Publishing of Cry the Beloved Country
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Population registration act
South African law that classifies 3 races in South Africa: White, colored, and native (Africans) -
Group Areas act
The races in South Africa are forced to live in separated areas. Whites live in the cities, colored people live in reserves, and natives live apart from both -
Bantu homelands act
Native Africans are not considered citizens of a white ruled South Africa. They also need passports to enter cities such as Johannesburg. -
Abolition of passes and coordination of documents act
Africans must carry I.D. with them at all times -
Preservation of separate amenities act
Separate but "equal" amenities between whites and colored people in South Africa -
Bantu Education act
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Sharpeville massacre
Africans in the town of Sharpville do not carry I.D. with them and as a result the South African government calls for a state of emergency. Imprisonment, whippings, and casualties were result of the day. In total, 69 people die and 187 are wounded -
UN establishes the Special Committee against Apartheid
The UN created this to raise awareness of the injustice of apartheid and to commemorate the anniversary of the Sharpville massacre -
Nelson Mandela jailed
Nelson Mandela, head of the African National Congress, was jailed -
Soweto Uprising
People of Soweto demonstrate their resistance to Apartheid. 575 are killed -
Drafting of new constitution
South African president F.W. de Klerk repeals Apartheid laws and calls for drafting of a new constitution -
South African Presidential election- Mandela wins!!!!
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Jacob Zuma- Current President of South Africa
