The document discusses apartheid and prejudice in South Africa. During the 16th century, the Dutch settled in South Africa and became the first settlers, calling themselves Boers. In the 20th century, South Africa was ruled by Boers and the natives were treated as servants or slaves with few freedoms. The apartheid laws were created by the government to ensure blacks had no power while whites had power. Over time, activists like Nelson Mandela, Steve Biko and Desmond Tutu protested apartheid, though protests sometimes led to violence and deaths. After many years of struggle and resistance, Nelson Mandela became president in 1994 and apartheid was ended, bringing freedom at last.