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Policy of apartheid when the national party takes over
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Population classified by race Group Areas Act passed to segregate blacks and whites.
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Black and white could not live in the same area.
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More than 3 million people forcibly resettled in black homelands
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Nelson Mandela sentanced to life in prison
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More than 600 killed in a protest battle
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Township revolt, state of emergency
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Nelson Mandela released from prison after 27 years
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Thabo Mbeki takes over as president.
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Durban hosts UN race conference.
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Jacob Zuma becomes president.
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South Africa hosts the World Cup soccer tournament.
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Predident Zuma relected president of the ANC
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Nelson Mandela 94 years old transferred to hospital for fourth time in year
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Nelson Mandela dies age 95
