South Africa Key Terms

African National Congress

Formed 1912 to represent black South African’s, adopted freedom charter in 1955

Soweto Uprisings

Students protesting having to learn Afrikans language. Police fired into group of protestors.

Rivonia Trial

1963-64 Nelson Mendele and 10 other leaders of ANC sentenced to life in prison for plotting against Apartheid.

Desmond Tutu

Anti apartheid and human rights activist.

Nationalist Party

Represented by Afrikaners, established Apartheid in South Africa in 1948.

Status of the Union Act

1934 Declared the Union of South Africa to be a independent state, removing any lingering dependencies on the British Crown

What challenged did South African politicians face in the years after Apartheid?

Economic inequality, high unemployment rates, violence.