South African nationality<span> has been influenced primarily by the racial dynamics that have structured </span>South African<span> society throughout its development. The country's colonial history led to the immigration (or importation) of different racial and ethnic groups into one shared area. Power dispersion and inter-group relations led to European dominance of the state, allowing it to directly shape </span>nationality<span> although not without internal division or influence from the less empowered races.</span>
The issue of race has been embedded in the history of South Africa. After the country gained independence, the government of South Africa established a policy of apartheid. Such leaders as Nelson Mandela fought against apartheid. Finally South Africa's 1994 constitution called for social and political equality for all races.
The statement shows how the issue of race shaped South Africa’s recent history.
