Overview Of Civil Resistance In SA

Question 1

What was apartheid

Answer 1

A system in place during the 1970’s and 1980’s that was a system of legal segregation which protected white minority

Question 2

Timeline

Answer 2

1948- formalised apartheid
1950’s- passive resistance, defiance campaign, freedom charter
1960’s- Sharpeville shootings. Banning of ANC and PAC. Formation of armed wings of ANC and PAC. Increased police brutality
1964- Rivonia trial- Mandela imprisoned and ANC leaders flee into exile. 1964 onwards became the silent 60’s. Gap in leadership for liberation fighters. Constant police brutality crushed further resistance. African people feel helpless
1976- Soweto uprising focuses world attention on SA
1980’s- SA led by P.W. Botha

Question 3

How did Botha try to justify apartheid

Answer 3

As a part of fight against communism

Question 4

What was Botha’s philosophy

Answer 4

Total onslaught must be met with total strategy

Question 5

What did Botha do to try and soothe overseas criticism

Answer 5

He introduced reforms, but at the same time increases repression

Question 6

What was one of the reforms made by Botha to try and soothe oversees criticism

Answer 6

The tri-cameral parliament.

Question 7

What did the 1980s become a time of

Answer 7

Internal and external protests

Question 8

What were the internal protest

Answer 8

Business community calling for change 
UDF
COSATO 
Civics
End Conscription Campaign 
Mass Democratic Movement

Question 9

What were some external protests

Answer 9

Pressure from ANC in exile 
Call for sanctions
United Nations criticising SA 
SA becoming increasingly isolated 
No international sports 
Overseas investors withdraw
Namibian independence