Question

Why did South Africa enforce a policy of Apartheid in the 20th century?

Answer 1

The Great Depression and World War II brought increasing economic woes to South Africa, and convinced the government to strengthen its policies of racial segregation. In 1948, the Afrikaner National Party won the general election under the slogan “apartheid” (literally “apartness”).

Answer 2

They wanted racial separation and wanted to have Africans have political power or decrease the white peoples political power