South Africa timeline By Signe t Jan 1, 1910 They became an independence nation Nov 27, 1918 Nelton mendela was born Apr 1, 1954 They got democratic Nov 27, 1962 Nelton Mendela is arrested for plotting against the goverment Jan 1, 1994 Nelton Mendela became president Nov 27, 2013 Africa as a country Nov 27, 2013 African flag