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Homework: Summarise your response in a paragraph.

This task requires you to synthesize information gathered from an interview or classroom sources about life in South Africa before or after 1994. Your summary should highlight key differences or continuities observed. For example, you might discuss changes in education, access to services, social interactions, or economic opportunities. Focus on the most significant points and present them clearly and concisely in a single paragraph.

WEEK 2: RESEARCH - APARTHEID AND DEMOCRACY

Lesson Focus:

• What was Apartheid? Apartheid was a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination enforced in South Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s. It legally classified people by race (White, Black, Coloured, Indian) and dictated where they could live, work, and go to school, ensuring the dominance of the white minority.

• The road to democracy The road to democracy involved decades of resistance, struggle, and negotiation. This included internal protests, armed struggle by liberation movements like the ANC, international sanctions, and ultimately, negotiations between the apartheid government and liberation leaders, leading to the first democratic elections in 1994.

• Discuss key figures such as: Nelson Mandela, Oliver Tambo, Steve Biko

  • Nelson Mandela was a central figure in the anti-apartheid movement, imprisoned for 27 years, and later became South Africa's first democratically elected president. He symbolized resistance, reconciliation, and the transition to democracy.
  • Oliver Tambo was a prominent leader of the African National Congress (ANC) who spent many years in exile, leading the movement internationally and advocating for sanctions against the apartheid regime.
  • Steve Biko was a key figure in the Black Consciousness Movement, which encouraged black South Africans to embrace their identity and challenge apartheid through non-violent resistance. He was tragically killed in police custody.

Learner Activity: Collect three images of important figures and communities during apartheid. These will help you develop the base of your mural design.

For this activity, you should look for images that visually represent the era of apartheid and the struggle against it.

1. An image of an important figure could be a photograph of Nelson Mandela, Oliver Tambo, or Steve Biko, or another significant leader or activist.
2. An image of communities during apartheid could depict daily life under segregation, such as forced removals from places like District Six, protests in townships, or scenes of resilience and solidarity among affected communities.
3. Choose images that evoke strong emotions or tell a powerful story, as they will form the foundation for your mural design.