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South Africa

Explore the transformation of South Africa from apartheid to democracy, with insights into its population, religions, languages, and government structure. Learn about the history of apartheid, the end of racial discrimination, and the establishment of a democratic government under the leadership of figures like Nelson Mandela. Discover the country's diverse political parties and the three branches of government. Delve into the rich cultural tapestry of South Africa and its journey towards unity and inclusivity.

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South Africa

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  1. South Africa

  2. Background • Population: 43,997,828 • Religions: Zion Christian, Pentecostal, Catholic, Methodist, Dutch Reformed, Anglican, Muslim • Languages: IsiZulu, IsiXhosa, Afrikaans, Sepedi, English, Setswana, Sesotho, Xitsonga

  3. Apartheid • In the early 1940’s apartheid was developed to help gain white domination in the country. By 1948 laws were enacted favoring apartheid. Thus began the racial discrimination. • In 1950 it was instituted that every citizen of South Africa was categorized into three groups, white, black, or colored. • The practice of apartheid continued for many years, alienating all blacks in the country. If you were black, you had to carry a card that would permit you to travel around the country, or even in your own neighborhood. • April 27, 1994, South Africa’s first non-racial democratic election was held. This represented the end of apartheid.

  4. Government • Republic of South Africa • Capital: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein • 9 Provinces: Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North-West, Western Cape

  5. Government • National Constitution: Based off of Roman-Dutch Law and English Common Law. • Certified by the Constitutional Court on December 4, 1996, signed by President Nelson Mandela on December 10, 1996. • The Constitution became effective February 4, 1997.

  6. Three Branches of Government • Executive • President (Chief of State & Head of Gov’t): Thabo Mbeki • Deputy President: Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka • Cabinet: Appointed by the President • Elections: President is elected by the National Assembly for a five year term.

  7. Three Branches of Government • Legislative • Bicameral Parliament consisting of the National Assembly and the National Council • National Assembly: 400 seats, elected by popular vote, terms last five years. • National Council: 90 seats, 10 for each of the nine provinces.

  8. Three Branches of Government • Judicial • Constitutional Court • Supreme Court of Appeals • High Courts • Magistrate Courts

  9. Political Parties • African Christian Democratic Party • African National Congress • Democratic Alliance • Freedom Front Plus • Inkatha Freedom Party • New National Party • Pan-Africanist Congress • United Democratic Movement

  10. Bibliography • www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/print/sf.html • Google Image Search • Yahoo Image Search • www-cs-students.stanford.edu/~cale/cs201/apartheid.hist.html • www.un.org/av/photo/subjects/apartheid.htm • www3.northstar.k12.ak.us/schools/nph/twt/apart/frame.htm • www.polity.org.za • www.southafrica.info/ess_info/sa_glance/government

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