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The History of South Africa

By NightingVale

  • South African Union is formed

    South Africa becomes independent from Britain and forms its own country

  • African National Congress is formed

    The African National Cognress is created.
  • Period: to

    National Party enters power, apartheid begins

    The National Party becomes the leading group in the South African government.

  • South Africa becomes a republic

    South Africa becomes its own republic.

  • Major protests against South African government begin

    Full date unknown, only year is known.

  • Major protests against anti-black Constitution begin

    Full date unknown, only year is known.

  • South African government repeals Apartheid laws

    Full date unknown, only year is known.

  • Temporary constitution is formed

    Temporary constituion is formed until a new, better one can be made.

  • Nelson Mandela elected president in first multi-racial election

    In South Africa's first multi-racial, democratic election, Nelson Mandela is elected president.

  • The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa is formed

    The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa is formed after a few years of negotiation.