The ANC's War Against Apartheid: A Long and Bloody Struggle for Freedom

The Roots of Apartheid

Apartheid was a system of racial segregation that was implemented in South Africa in 1948. The system was designed to keep black South Africans separate from white South Africans in all aspects of life, including education, housing, and employment. Apartheid was a brutal and oppressive system that denied black South Africans basic rights and freedoms.

The ANC's War against Apartheid: Umkhonto we Sizwe and the Liberation of South Africa (Encounters: Explorations in Folklore and Ethnomusicology)

by Vijay Prashad

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The ANC's Founding

The African National Congress (ANC) was founded in 1912 to fight against the system of apartheid. The ANC was a multiracial organization that was open to all South Africans, regardless of race or ethnicity. The ANC's goal was to create a democratic and non-racial society in South Africa.

The ANC's Struggle Against Apartheid

The ANC's struggle against apartheid was a long and bloody one. The ANC organized protests, strikes, and other forms of resistance against the apartheid government. The government responded to the ANC's resistance with violence and repression. Many ANC members were arrested, tortured, and killed.

In 1960, the apartheid government massacred 69 unarmed black South Africans at Sharpeville. The Sharpeville Massacre was a turning point in the ANC's struggle against apartheid. The massacre convinced the ANC that it could not achieve its goals through non-violent resistance.

In 1961, the ANC launched an armed struggle against the apartheid government. The ANC's armed struggle was supported by many black South Africans who were desperate for change. The armed struggle lasted for many years and resulted in the deaths of thousands of people.

The End of Apartheid

In 1990, the apartheid government finally agreed to negotiate with the ANC. The negotiations led to the end of apartheid in 1994. The ANC's struggle against apartheid had finally succeeded.

The Legacy of Apartheid

Apartheid was a dark chapter in South African history. The system was responsible for the deaths of thousands of people and it caused great suffering for black South Africans. The legacy of apartheid is still felt in South Africa today. The country is still struggling to overcome the racial divisions that were created by apartheid.

The ANC's Role in the Struggle Against Apartheid

The ANC played a vital role in the struggle against apartheid. The ANC was the leading organization that fought against apartheid and it was responsible for the eventual end of the system. The ANC's struggle against apartheid was a long and bloody one, but it ultimately succeeded in bringing about a more just and equitable society in South Africa.

The ANC's War against Apartheid: Umkhonto we Sizwe and the Liberation of South Africa (Encounters: Explorations in Folklore and Ethnomusicology)

by Vijay Prashad

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Language	:	English
File size	:	3598 KB
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