Question

Explain the system of apartheid followed in South Africa ?

Answer 1

Apartheid basically means segregation and it is related to a political system. In 1948 up until 1993, the Republic of South Africa was dominated by apartheid. Apartheid in South Africa was based on segregation and racial discrimination. The apartheid system can be traced back from the start of the 20th century. Every policy were all established on racial separation. Under the apartheid system, white people are the dominant ones. They get complete privileges while the black people were deprived of any privileges or rights

Answer 2

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• Nelson Mandela is recognised as the leader of the democracy movement in South Africa.
• It was under his leadership that the struggle against apartheid reached its climax.
• Due to participation in movement against apartheid he was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964. He spent 28 years in prison.
• In 1960's due to activities of ANC and support it got from other countries of world , the south african regime was completely isolated from world.
• In 1994 , the first democratic elections were held and nelson mandela was elected the president of south Africa.