of society, and although is no longer in place, has left legacy that may never

South Africa is a country tormented by a past of enforced racism and separation of its

multi-racial community. The 'superior' white Europeans invaded the country and imposed a

political system known as 'Apartheid' (meaning 'apartness'). This system severely restricted the

rights and lifestyle of the non-white inhabitants of the country forcing them to live separately

from the white Europeans. This system of imposed racial ideas although now ended, has left an

imprint on the thoughts and actions of society in South Africa today.

Dutch farmers known as the Boers settled the African lands. Eventually, a rising great

Britain noted the rich resources and strategic location of the country. Britain imposed it's rule on

rebellious Boers, pushing the Boers off their land and eventually sparking the Boer war. Britain

employed an overwhelming force to subdue the Boers. Ironically the Boers, now called

Afrikaners, triumphed. . The Afrikaners imposed the Apartheid system, which "aimed to turn the

already segregated society into completely divided and

the first democratic non-racial elections were held. The last of the laws enforcing racist ways had

Some of the petty apartheid rules slowly disappeared such as the segregated amenities. Black

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