Nationalist government under D. F. Malan enacts apartheid policy.

Following the election of a nationalist government under D. F. Malan, South Africa implemented an apartheid policy that institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination. The National Party, led by Malan, campaigned on a platform of promoting Afrikaner interests and enforcing apartheid to maintain white minority rule. The policy aimed to separate races in all aspects of life, restricting non-whites to inferior status and limited rights. The apartheid system enforced strict laws that classified individuals by race and restricted their movements, education, job opportunities, and basic freedoms based on skin color. Non-whites, especially Black South Africans, were subjected to forced removals from their homes, inferior public services, and limited political representation. The government justified apartheid as necessary for maintaining order and preserving the cultural identity and economic prosperity of the white minority. The impact of apartheid was profound and far-reaching, affecting all aspects of South African society. Non-white communities faced systematic oppression, economic exploitation, and social marginalization, leading to widespread poverty and inequality. International condemnation of apartheid grew, with many countries imposing sanctions and calling for its abolition. Resistance movements, such as the African National Congress (ANC) and the Pan-Africanist Congress (PAC), emerged to challenge the discriminatory regime through non-violent protests, strikes, and underground activities. The apartheid policy persisted for decades, shaping the political, social, and economic landscape of South Africa. It created divisions among the population, perpetuated racial stereotypes, and bred resentment and conflict. The legacy of apartheid continues to impact South Africa's journey towards reconciliation, justice, and equality for all its citizens. #Apartheid #NationalParty #Segregation #Oppression #ResistanceMovement #Equality