country has been through although four in particular stand out.
The Anglo-Boer War: Although the main parties in the war were the British and two Boer republics, the indigenous black population were involved too. As a result of this war many Boers lost women and children (in the concentration camps) and native South African lives were lost, changing the way life had once been.
Apartheid: Although racial segregation began in colonial times, a system of racial segregation was introduced in 1948 by the National Party Government. Inhabitants of South Africa were classed as black, white, coloured or Indian. This led to
segregated residential areas, transport, education, medical and other public services – the more superior services being reserved for the white population. However in 1990 the South African President FW de Klerk began negotiations to end apartheid culminating in South Africa’s First Multi-Racial Democratic elections in 1994 – signalling the end of apartheid
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as a governing system, although the shadow of apartheid still hangs over South African politics and society.
Nelson Mandela: A political figure who needs no introduction. He has been instrumental in bridging the gap between the races in South Africa and is a true example of what genuine forgiveness can do to begin to transform a nation.
Why do you think that South Africa is known as the Rainbow nation?
South Africa is called the Rainbow Nation due to the diversity of cultures and races that call this African country ‘home’. The country is also renowned for the ability of its sporting heritage to bring the people together, united behind the team thatrepresents them all.
What are the most commonly known foods from South Africa? Definitely ‘braaivleis’ (otherwise known as a braai!!). This is definitely NOT a barbeque. A braai can be done anywhere, at any time, in any location, whatever the weather, involves
lots of meat and there will never be any gas flames in sight!! Boerewoers (spicy sausage made of ….I don’t know) is a must-have in order for the braai to qualify. Pap is a staple of the indigenous black population and has become widely popular with the white populace – particularly in Transvaal and the Free State. Biltong, beskuit, bobotie and koeksisters are also commonly known and widely available in many countries.
Where is South Africa exactly? South Africa occupies the entire Southern tip of Africa. The coastline stretches from the border with Namibia, south and round the tip and back north until it reaches the Namibian border. The country also shares borders with Botswana and Zimabwe.
Swaziland and Lesotho are both landlocked within South Africa but are said to share its borders too.
Words by by Yvonne Ludik & Dudzai Pswarayi
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