Question

Discuss the situation for white mine workers.

Answer 1

Answer:

In twentieth-century Southern Africa are regarded as being among the most resolute defenders of colonial and white minority rule. Across the region, colonial governments fought vicious, protracted and unsuccessful conflicts against African nationalist movements, and the intransigent attitude of governments towards these movements was largely supported by whites. This support is often contrasted with the actions of the small number of whites who joined liberation movements.

Yet there was another unexpected and puzzling white reaction to African nationalism: indifference.