LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner should be able to:

1. know the life of people in South Africa before minerals were discovered. (k)
2. understand the concept of mineral revolution in South Africa. (u)
3. understand the meaning of the term Apartheid rule. (u)
4. know how the Apartheid policy was exercised in the different sectors. (k, u)
5. understand the strategies used by Africans to fight against Apartheid rule. (u)
6. understand the internal and external factors leading to the liberation of South Africa from Apartheid. (u, v)
7. know areas in South Africa where Bantustan camps were located. (s)
8. appreciate the impact for the liberation of South Africa from the Apartheid rule.

Introduction

5.1.1: Pre-mineral discovery life in South Africa

Activity 5.1.1: Pre-mineral discovery life in South Africa

In groups, pairs or individually, watch video clip 5.1.1 below and use other research materials  and respond to the following Tasks

1. Explain in your own words how African communities in South Africa used to organize their daily activities
2. Illustrate, either by drawing or crafting, some of the tools or utensils that African people might have used in their daily lives.
3. What impact do you think the environment had on the traditions and customs of African communities in South Africa?
4. How could people use resources like water, land, and animals for their daily needs in South Africa before minerals were discovered?
5. Compare and contrast the way of life of African people in South Africa with how you live today.
6. What challenges do you think people faced in South Africa before the discovery of minerals

Share Your Findings With The Rest.

5.1.3: The Mineral Revolution in South Africa

5.1.4: Apartheid Policy in South Africa

5.1.5: Fight against Apartheid rule

5.1.6: The Frontline States

5.1.7: Impact of the Liberation of South Africa from Apartheid rule