Welcome to another episode of "On The Beaten Track" with Rehana Levesque. This week, we explore the legislative roots of apartheid in South Africa, examining key events like the formation of the Union of South Africa and the enactment of the Native Land Act. Rehana sheds light on the challenges faced by the coloured community and the significant contributions of allies like William Schreiner. Join us for an enlightening journey through history and subscribe for more episodes that uncover the past.

Takeaways

The Union of South Africa institutionalized national legislation favouring white supremacy.

The Cape Qualified Franchise was a limited exception in a racially exclusive system.

William Schreiner was a rare ally for coloured and African leaders.

The Native Land Act of 1913 marked the beginning of modern segregation.

The Land Act created a permanent underclass of labourers and sharecroppers.

The Natives Urban Area Act legitimized racial zoning in cities.

The Immorality Act targeted interracial relationships, reinforcing racial purity ideologies.

Democracy in South Africa became racially selective after the Representation of Natives Act.

Afrikaner nationalism gained momentum in 1938, leading to the formalization of apartheid.

The coloured community showed resilience despite systemic marginalization.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Coloured History

01:16 Foundations of Racial Control

05:01 William Schreiner: A Complicated Ally

08:16 The Making of Apartheid

08:56 The Native Land Act: The First Wall

11:57 Urban Segregation: The Native Urban Areas Act

13:25 The Immorality Act: Policing Intimacy

14:43 Selective Democracy: The Vote for Some

15:44 The Aliens Act: Defining Belonging

16:36 The Rise of Afrikaner Nationalism

18:05 Marginalization and Resilience

19:21 Looking Ahead: The Fight Continues