Apartheid
Apartheid is the Dutch word for segregation. This was the official policy of the white South African government from 1948-1990. We started today at the District 6 museum then visited one of the many neighborhoods where the black population was forced from their homes and relocated to the townships on the outskirts of town. During our visit to one township we were introduced to inspirational people like Vicky Ntozini who owns a B&B. She sets an example for personal success as well as giving back to the community. One of her projects is giving small Christmas gifts to 300 children. We also met children and adults at the community center where skills such as pottery, photography and traditional dance are taught. It was such an incredibly uplifting experience to meet these people whose positive, hopeful attitude toward the future will stay with us forever.
Nelson Mandela led the movement for change resulting in his 27 year incarceration. We visited his cell at the penitentiary on Robben Island. Ex political prisoners and guards now give tours of the facility. Nelson Mandela was elected president in the first democratic election in 1994 and served till 1999.
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