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Canada and the Fight Against Apartheid
For almost 50 years, South Africa was ruled by apartheid — a brutal system of racial separation that kept the nation's black majority in poverty while a white minority held the wealth and power. As unrest grew, South Africa seemed destined for a bloodbath. Canada — like many nations — was slow to react but, by the 1980s, assumed a leading role in forcing economic sanctions against South Africa. Canadian business people, activists and clergy also played parts in bringing about all-race elections in 1994, and a surprisingly peaceful end to apartheid.
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12 radio clips
South African emigrants find tolerant home in Canada
Broadcast Date: Jan. 16, 1986
Five former South Africans tell CBC TV why they left for Canada.South African emigrants find tolerant home in Canada
Medium: Television
Program: Newshour
Broadcast Date: Jan. 16, 1986
Guest(s): Gillian Katz, Ian Katz, Lynn Koch, Mike Reveaux, Modota Ungate
Reporter: Nancy Ing
Duration: 5:29
Last updated:
Jan. 21, 2004
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Television
27:32
Canadian journalist Norman Phillips is arrested for criticizing the South African government after police kill 69 blacks.
Radio
5:53
Feb. 5, 1974
Barbara Frum tries to reach Ugandan dictator Idi Amin after a reported coup. She's met with insults and derision.
Topic from Radio-Canada
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South African emigrants find tolerant home in Canada.
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Last updated: Jan. 21, 2004.
[Page consulted on Feb. 9, 2010.]