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Links
for the advanced subject of apartheid
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An
overview of the websites chosen
African National Congress (ANC):
http://www.anc.org.za
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The ANC has
produced a comprehensive and informative website. Using the link entitled
"ANC Info", you are taken to the site's index. In addition to
general information about the ANC, the site includes details about the
creation and development of this South Africa's most important organization,
several pages on Mandela and Mbeki, links to websites of other organizations
allied to the ANC, as well as publications, documents and pictures of the
ANC. The ANC archive
is of particular interest and is divided into three sections: |
 | ANC:
Here you will find information about the history of the ANC, documents and speeches
from its leaders, material on the campaigns, political processes and on the
ANC's political allies. |
| World Against Apartheid:
This section addresses the action taken internationally during the fight
against apartheid. Material ranges from statements made by leaders of
other countries to documents issued by the United Nations on apartheid, to
documents on economic sanctions and boycotts. |
| Biographies:
Here you will find biographies on the ANC's former leaders and activists, as
well as a wide selection of photos. |
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Mandela page
features many of the great man's speeches, articles and photos, as well as
a "write to Mandela" link. Do you think he really reads the
e-mails himself? The Mbeki page is structured in much the same way and
also features speeches and photos from Mandela's successor, who has been
South Africa's president since 1999.
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South African Government
Information: http://www.polity.org.za
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South Africa's
government's official website is useful if you are looking for information
about the country's political system, its constitution or similar. It is
divided into the following four sections: |
| Documents:
This section includes press articles, current government programs, laws etc.
Those looking for South Africa's constitution will find it here. The 1983
"three-chamber constitution", the 1993 transitional constitution,
and the country's new constitution are all available here. The new
constitution can be found at: http://www.polity.org.za/govdocs/constitution/saconst.html |
| Structures:
This section includes information on the members of the individual state
institutions. |
| Websites:
Here you will find links to other interesting sites. |
| Miscellaneous:
This section includes details about the 1994 and 1999 elections, presents
South Africa's national anthem and much more besides. |
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Truth and
Reconciliation Commission: http://www.truth.org.za
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's
website provides information about the commission's different committees. You
can also order a copy of the commission's report. Proceeds from the sale of the
five volumes go directly into the President's Fund, set up by Nelson Mandela for
South Africa's children and young people and into which he pays a third of his
salary.
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One of the most interesting sections is
the link to "amnesty hearings and decisions". Here the names of the
victims and perpetrators are published, and the protocols
from the hearings can be read online.
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South African Parliament: http://www.parliament.gov.za
Those looking for the most up-to-date and
important information on South Africa's first parliament, founded in 1994, will
find it here. This site also includes sections on the National Assembly, committees
and legislation.
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National Party (NP):
http://www.natweb.co.za
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Even the National Party has
its own website going under the motto of "Let's get South Africa working!" |
In addition to the usual links about
party structure, profile and publications, visitors are also invited to watch a video
about de Klerk's successor, van Schalkwyk. An interesting feature is the
Afrikaans version of the site.
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Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP): http://www.ifp.org.za
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The IFP, still under the
leadership of Dr. Mangosutho Buthelezi, is also available online. An
interesting feature is the party's history since the 1920s. The IFP's
archive is not quite as detailed as that offered by the ANC, only
encompassing the period since 1990, but nonetheless offers an insight into
South Africa's recent history. |
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