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AfrikanerInhabitant of South Africa descended from the original Dutch, Flemish, and Huguenot settlers of the 17th century. Comprising approximately 60% of the white population in South Africa, Afrikaners were originally farmers but have now become mainly urbanized. Their language is Afrikaans. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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But apartheid took an especially pernicious form in 1950 when the
ruling Afrikaners, descendants of the original Dutch settlers, began
passing laws forcing blacks and coloureds (people of mixed race) to live
and work in restricted areas, and barred them from owning land outside
those areas. Not surprisingly, when right-wing Afrikaners caught wind of
Geers' statements that their activities would be part of his art,
they were outraged and declared vehemently that they were not "his
ball to kick around" (quoted by Blignaut 1998:11).
And some Afrikaners continue to campaign for some form of ethnic
self-determination"--a right that is guaranteed to them under
Chapter 14 of the new constitution. |
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