In South Africa the system of racial classification did not have the intention of exterminating the black population created a bureaucracy to determine and enforce access to resources along racial lines . This included an illusory face of democracy which enabled the government to obtain the support of international governments . After the Sharpeville massacre , the banning of the ANC and arrest of Nelson Mandela , the attacks became increasingly violent and deaths mounted up . In 1976 student riots led to many schoolchildren being killed as well as Black Consciousness leader Steve Biko . Practically every family in South Africa was in some way affected by the killings and torture
Sharpeville massacre
Sharpeville massacre
Racism: A History