The Rise of the National Party and Apartheid Legislation in South Africa

Vocabulary flashcards identifying key political figures, concepts, and legislative acts related to the rise of the National Party and the enforcement of Apartheid in South Africa.

National Party (NP)

The political party that won the 1948 South African general election by promising to introduce apartheid, defeating Jan Smuts' United Party.

Jan Smuts' United Party

The governing South African political party defeated by the National Party in the 1948 general election.

D.F. Malan

The leader of the National Party who became the first Apartheid leader following victory in the 1948 elections.

Apartheid

A policy of radical segregation in South Africa enshrined into law that separated blacks and whites in political, economic, and social activities.

Swart gevaar

A popular slogan meaning "Beware of the blacks" used among National Party supporters.

Prohibition of Mixed Marriages Act (1949)

An apartheid law that prohibited marriage between people of different races in order to keep racial groups separate.

Population Registration Act of 1950

A law that registered all people into racial groups (whites, Indians, coloureds, and blacks) and forced them to live only in specific assigned areas based on race and ethnicity.

Separate Universities Act of 1959

An act extending separate education to higher learning, mandating that black and white students study at separate universities.

University of the Western Cape

A higher education institution designated specifically for coloured students under apartheid education policies.

Durban Westville

A university designated specifically for Indian students under apartheid legislation.

University of the North

A university designated specifically for Sotho students under apartheid segregation laws.

University of Zululand

A university designated specifically for Zulu students under apartheid segregation laws.

Separate Amenities Act of 1953

A law forcing people to use separate transport, entrances, counters, parks, and toilets, providing better amenities and services to white people.

Bantu Labour Settlement of Disputes Act of 1953

An act that disallowed black trade unions and prohibited employers from recognizing or negotiating with African trade unions.