South Africa recently celebrated 30 years of end of Apartheid , a system of racial discrimination. Apartheid was a system of social and political segregation between the whites and the non–whites. Blacks, mixed races, and Indians mainly faced discrimination. The apartheid system was criticized worldwide for its racism and violation of human rights. Apartheid Regime in South Africa is an important topic in the world history sections of the UPSC Exam. Hence, for theIAS Exam, aspirants should know about the Apartheid Regime in South Africa, the role of Nelson Mandela, India’s relations with South Africa, and other related topics. Apartheid was a policy in South Africa that governed relations between the white minority and nonwhite majority during the 20th century. Formally established in 1948, it sanctioned racial segregation and political and economic discrimination against nonwhites.
