Historical Events tagged with "apartheid"
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Daniel François Malan Becomes Prime Minister
Daniel François Malan was elected Prime Minister of South Africa after the elections of May 1948, leading the National Party to victory. His election marked a significant shift in the political landscape, as his party's platform openly endorsed racial segregation policies. Malan's administration began to lay the groundwork for the formalization of apartheid, a system of institutionalized racial discrimination that would govern South African society for decades. This new era was characterized by laws that enforced segregation and disenfranchised the non-white population, deepening societal divisions.
Continue ReadingImplementation of Natives Land Act in South Africa
The Natives Land Act was implemented to restrict land ownership for Black South Africans, designating certain areas as reserves for them. This law aimed to formalize racial segregation in land ownership and significantly limited where Black individuals could live and work. It was a pivotal moment in the establishment of apartheid policies, arising from years of colonial land legislation in South Africa. The Act was part of the broader strategy to control the economic and social life of non-European populations within the country.
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