Tag: South Africans
After We Fell: South Africa’s Unexpected Impact
After We Fell South Africa is a gripping, fast-paced and heart-wrenching story of two young people’s fight to survive in a hostile and dangerous new world. When the bombs fall, 17-year-old Ntobeko and her boyfriend, 27-year-old Xolani, are on their way to a party. Ntobeko is the daughter of a…
Is South Africa Poor? Shocking Facts Revealed!
South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world. The richest 20% of the population possesses more than half of the country’s wealth. The poorest 40% of the population own only 1% of the country’s wealth. South Africa also has the highest levels of poverty and inequality…
Meet the First Black President Of South Africa
Nelson Mandela is widely regarded as the first black president of South Africa. He was born on July 18th, 1918 in Mvezo, South Africa and died on December 5th, 2013. Mandela served as president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, becoming the first democratically elected president in the country’s…
Download the Bantu Education Act 1953 PDF Now!
The Bantu Education Act 1953 (Act No. 47 of 1953) was an apartheid-era South African legislation that made racial segregation a part of the country’s education system. The Act created separate educational facilities for black South Africans and white South Africans, and provided for the funding of black schools to…
When Is South Africa’s Elections? Find Out Now!
Election in South Africa happens every five years. The next election is scheduled to take place on 24 May 2019. The first South African general election was held on 27 April 1910. The first election under the new system of universal suffrage was held on 27 April 1928. When Is…
How Racist is South Africa? Shocking Results!
South Africa has a long history of racial discrimination and segregation, with the country’s apartheid system officially ending in 1994. Since then, South Africa has made significant progress in advancing racial equality, but racism still persists in the country today. The prevalence and depth of racism in South Africa varies…
Discover the Shocking Timeline of Apartheid!
Apartheid was a system of racial segregation and discrimination enforced by the South African government from 1948 to 1994. It was an oppressive and dehumanizing practice that denied South Africans of color basic human rights and freedoms. The timeline of apartheid traces the history of this system of racial segregation…
Who Is The Richest Person In South Africa?
South Africa is home to a large number of millionaires, with a total of 5,095 individuals estimated to be worth a total of R8.5 trillion (US$1 trillion). The wealthiest individual in South Africa is Johann Rupert, the owner of the South African arm of the global mining companymining company Anglo…
The Rise of Black South African Leadership
Black South Africans are citizens of South Africa who are of African descent. They are the largest population group in the country, making up 79.2% of the total population according to the 2011 census. Black South Africans have a long and complex history in the country and are descendants of…
Experience South Africa’s December Holidays!
December is a special month for South African citizens as it marks the end of the year and the start of a new one. During this month, South Africans celebrate a variety of holidays as well as partake in special activities that have become part of the culture. Some of…
