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1910: The Union of South Africa is Formed

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1910: The Union of South Africa is Formed

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South Africa becomes a self-governing union under British rule. Black South Africans are excluded from political power, setting the stage for later segregation laws.

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This law reserved over 80% of South African land for white people, forcing black South Africans into a small portion of the country. It marked one of the earliest and most important steps toward Apartheid.

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1948: National Party Introduces Apartheid

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1948: National Party Introduces Apartheid

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The National Party wins the general election and formally introduces Apartheid, an official policy of racial segregation and discrimination against non-white South Africans.

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This law required people of different races to live in separate areas, often resulting in forced removals of communities.

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Led by the African National Congress (ANC), thousands protested against Apartheid laws by using 'whites only' facilities in a peaceful demonstration.

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Police opened fire on a peaceful protest against Apartheid pass laws, killing 69 people. This shocking event drew attention from the whole world.

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After protesting Apartheid, Nelson Mandela and other leaders of the ANC are sentenced to life imprisonment, symbolizing the fight against racial oppression.

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Students in Soweto protested against the compulsory use of Afrikaans in schools. Police responded with violence, resulting in hundreds of deaths. The world responded with outrage.

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1990: Nelson Mandela Released from Prison

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1990: Nelson Mandela Released from Prison

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After 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela is released. His freedom marked a major step towards ending Apartheid and beginning negotiations for a democratic South Africa.

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1994: End of Apartheid – First Democratic Elections

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1994: End of Apartheid – First Democratic Elections

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All South Africans, regardless of race, are allowed to vote. Nelson Mandela becomes the first black president of South Africa, officially ending Apartheid.