Bantustan: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	homeland • Bantu Homeland • South Africa Homeland • national state • black state • self-governing territory

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Map of South Africa showing the locations and boundaries of Bantustan territories during apartheid, with each Bantustan-such as Bophuthatswana, Ciskei, Gazankulu, KaNgwane, KwaNdebele, KwaZulu, Lebowa, Qwaqwa, Transkei, and Venda-highlighted in different colors. The map also marks historical province boundaries and major cities.

Video thumbnail image shows Black South African schoolchildren standing behind a fence.

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