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The population in South Africa began to be classified by race. The Group Areas Act was passed to segregate blacks and whites. The African National Congress, led by Nelson Mandela, responded with a campaign of civil disobedience.
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The African National Congress was banned
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In 1990, the African National Congress was unbanned.
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African National Congress wins first non-racial election and Nelson Mandela becomes president.
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African Parliament adopts a new constitution.
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The unemployment rate averaged over one-quarter of the working population.
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In 2019, the average wage of white South Africans is 3.5 times higher than that of black South Africans.
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20% of black households live in extreme poverty compared to 2.9% of white households.
