Bantustan

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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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historical territory, South Africa

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

How Did Apartheid Change South Africa?

More than three decades after apartheid, South Africa is still considered the most...

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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.

A map of the territories known as Bantustans (also known as Black homelands or Black states) established in South Africa during the apartheid era

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