Question

In the beginning, why were the non white south africans helpless to end apartheid

Answer 1

Answer:

they were not allowed to vote or hold office!

Explanation:

In 1948 the National Party wins the elections using the slogan "Apartheid". This meant that the group that was taking control had clear intentions to deepen the policy of racial segregation in the region. But in a black majority country, how was it possible for this party to elect itself? As you may have already guessed, only whites took part in the elections - blacks and other non-European ethnicities did not have the right to vote. It is at this point that the apartheid segregation regime is officially adopted in the country.

Answer 2

Because they were not permitted to vote or have an office to hold for themselves. ANSWERS.COM
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