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First European settlers
The Dutch East India company landed the first European settlers on the Cape of Good Hope. By the end of the 18th century there were 15,000 people. -
Britain takes possession
Britain takes permenent possession of Africa. -
War with the Boers
The British called it "inevitable" war with the Boers. -
Defeating the Boers
The British defeated the Boers in the war. -
Forming into two colonies
Previously the South Africa Union seperated the British colony into four colonies. Cape Colony, Natal Colony, Transvaal Colony, and Orange River Colony. They were formed together under the Act of the Union. The British handed them over to the White locals. -
Prohibition of Mixed marriages
Bill passed prohibition of mixed marriages. -
Law passed everyone classified by race
Law passed that all Africans are classifed by their race. They are split into three groups colored, whites, and Black. Rules are set depending on their race. -
All Africans sent to their native land
A law was passed that all Africans must be sent to live in their native land. -
Africans must carry pass books
Law passed that every African must carry a pass book. If they did not they would be kicked out of the area or worse. -
Nelson Mandela put in jail
In 1964 Nelson Mandela was involved in a peaceful demonstration and was sentenced to 27 years in prison. -
Mandela released
He's released after 27 years. -
Ending of the Apartheid
It came to an end when F.W. de Klerk said that a formal end to the Apartheid. -
Nelson Mandela Noble peace prize
Nelson Mandela wins peace prize for his hard work for the peaceful termination of the apartheid regime. -
Nelson Mandela elected
Nelson Mandela was elected as the first colored president of South Africa. -
Nelson Madela dies
He died at the age of 95.
