Colonization of South Africa
South Africa was initially colonized by the Dutch in 1652. A racial divide began as the indigenous tribes were looked upon as inferior by the Dutch settlers.
A drawing of British soldiers surrounding native South African tribesmen during the Anglo-Zulu War, 1879. Courtesy of Britannica.
Forced Labor and Slavery in South Africa
Slavery and forced labor of African and Indian slaves was prominent in South Africa during the years of settlement. Even after slavery was abolished, black Africans were forced to work under harsh conditions. An unspoken barrier emerged.
Drawing of South African slaves, mid-17th century. Courtesy of South African History Online..
A Dutch slave overseer and a South African slave, 1754. Courtesy of Time Toast
Female convicts chained by their necks being forced to work on a road (after abolishment of slavery). Courtesy of PBS
The Creation of the African
Nationalist Party: The Birth of Apartheid
In 1914, the South African Nationalist Party emerged. Much of the political party's actions were aimed at antagonizing non-white South Africans. As the group gained power and popularity in South Africa, it began to construct the racial barrier known as the Apartheid.
The South African Nationalist Party. Courtesy of Buzz South Africa
