South Africa Timeline Game
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Put the following events in chronological order.
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About This Challenge
Explore the rich history of South Africa with our timeline game. Test your knowledge and see if you can place key events in the country’s history in their correct chronological order.
- Events range from the arrival of the Dutch in the 17th century to the end of apartheid in the 20th century.
- Learn about important moments in South Africa’s struggle for independence and equality.
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- 1652: Arrival of Dutch settlers at the Cape of Good Hope
- 1652: Establishment of the Dutch East India Company's colony in South Africa
- 1795: British occupation of the Cape Colony
- 1838: Battle of Blood River between Voortrekkers and Zulu warriors
- 1836-1854: Great Trek of Boer settlers away from British rule
- 1867: Discovery of diamonds in Kimberley
- 1879: Anglo-Zulu War
- 1880-1881: First Anglo-Boer War
- 1899-1902: South African War (Second Anglo-Boer War)
- 1910: Union of South Africa established
- 1990: End of apartheid and release of Nelson Mandela
- 1994: First democratic elections in South Africa
- 1994: Inauguration of Nelson Mandela as President of South Africa
- 1995: Truth and Reconciliation Commission established
- 2013: Death of Nelson Mandela
- 2013: Establishment of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party
- 2015-2016: #FeesMustFall student protests
- 2018: Jacob Zuma resigns as President of South Africa
- 2018: Election of Cyril Ramaphosa as President of South Africa
- 2020: COVID-19 pandemic hits South Africa