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This is our interactive flash game. Definition of Apartheid 1. Was a system of legalized separation of Africans and English in daily life 2. Enforced by the National Party of South African government between 1948 and 1994. 3. Classified into "grand apartheid" and "petty apartheid". Basically, Grand apartheid involved an attempt to partition South Africa into separate states while the petty apartheid referred to the segregationist dimension. Introduction 1. There are more Blacks than Whites in South Africa. 2. Africa has about 5 million Whites and 28.5 million Blacks. 3. The Whites, however, had the privilege to enjoy the comfort and security of leafy suburbs. 4. Almost two thirds of them were prepared to share governance with the Blacks. 5. But, the blacks did not want to surrender all their power or any of their wealth. 6. This brought to the issue of Apartheid How does it comes about  1. It was created by Werner Eiselen. 2. The creation of apartheid is usually attributed to the Afrikaner-dominated government of 1948-1994 and is also partially a legacy of British colonialism which introduced a system of pass laws in the Cape Colony and Natal during the nineteenth century. Aims of Apartheid 1. To maintain white domination while extending racial separation. Problems faced during Apartheid  1. The passed law which was introduced by the British colonialism restricted the movement of blacks into these areas and also prohibited their movement from one district to another without a signed pass. Blacks were not allowed onto the streets of towns in the Cape Colony and Natal after dark and had to carry their passes at all times. This resulted in the inconvenience of the people.2. In 1950, the Population Registration Act required that all South Africans be racially classified into one of three categories: white, black or colored where colours includes Asians. 3. There was a sanctioning of "white-only'' jobs. 4. Whites, who made up only 20 percent of the population, held 90 percent of the land. Black Africans could not buy or rent land or even work as sharecroppers outside their designated area. 5. Enormous squatter camps (illegal or unauthorized settlements of impoverished people who live in improvised dwellings) grew up on the outskirts of Johannesburg and outside the other major cities. Impact on People 1. Aparthied had a major impact on women as they suffered both racial and gender discrimination 2. Jobs were often hard to find and many African women worked as agricultural or domestic workers with extremely low wages. 3.Children suffered from diseases caused by malnutrition and sanitary problems, and mortality rates were therefore high. 4. Family members were separated from one another as men usually worked in urban centers, while women were forced to stay in rural areas. 5. Marriage law and births were also controlled by the government and the pro-apartheid Dutch Reformed Church, who tried to restrict African birth rates. 6. Blacks were stripped of their citizenship and homelands. 7. Due to the poor hygine, not only the blacks children are suffering from diseases, the whites are also suffering. How did the Apartheid end?  1. More people became anti-apartheid. 2. Due to the unrest in the country, the government was losing control 3. The economy was getting weaker and weaker due to unrest, strikes, boycotts and economic sanctions. 4. The value of the Rand had dropped significantly, and business leaders were putting pressure on the government to change. 5. The government was losing support, while the more conservative white parties were gaining it. 6. Finally, the government could not take it, and it breakaway. What can people in Singapore do to prevent this Apartheid from happening? 1. We should preserve religious and racial harmony within each other to prevent problems such as apartheid. 2. We should not practice racism against one another, whether in verbal or written form. 3. We should respect people's religion. 4. We should treasure the harmony among races which Singapore possesses. The creation of apartheid restricted the movement of blacks into Cape Colony and Natal and also prohibited their movement from one district to another without a signed pass. Blacks were not allowed onto the streets of towns in these areas after dark and had to carry their passes at all times. Apartheid had a major impact on wonmen since they suffered both racial and gender discrimination. Jobs were hard to find and many African women worked as agricultural or domestic workers though wages were extremely low. Children suffered from diseases caused by malnutrition and sanitary problems. Posted by: Serene Picture: Location Of "Black Homelands" during the Apartheid Apartheid Noun Pronounced as a-part-heid: Any system or practice that separates people according to race, caste, etc. Posted by: Isaac (Itch) |
