Question

Write briefly about the struggle against Apartheid in South Africa. .

Answer 1

Answer:

Separation of people as per their race is known as Apartheid. This racial discrimination was followed in South Africa. The African National Congress fought against Apartheid in South Africa.

• Black people faced political emancipation.
• Black people were facing discrimination, poverty, and suffering.
• Black people were facing deprivation, which meant they did not have rightful benefits.
• Black people lived in most inhumane, and harshest society as they faced racial discrimination due to a system put in place by white-skinned people.
• Thousands of Black people in South Africa made unimaginable sacrifices to get freedom from racial discrimination and to have equal rights.
• The prominent South African people who fought against Apartheid were Oliver Tambo, Walter Sisulu, Chief Luthuli, Yusuf Dadoo, Bram Fischer, Robert Subukwe and indeed the great Nelson Mandela.
• Many black people of South Africa showed strength and resilience even though they were attacked and tortured.
• Men of color who wanted to fulfill the basic obligations in their life were isolated and punished.
• Men of color were torn apart from their families.
• Many countries broke off the diplomatic relations with South Africa due to policy of Apartheid.
• Nelson Mandela and African National Congress spent their lifetime fighting against Apartheid.
• Nelson Mandela spent 30 years in prison fighting against Apartheid.
• Finally, the first elections democratic elections were held in 1994. The African National Congress won 252 seats of the 400 seats and Mandela became the first ever Black President of South Africa.