Describe the characteristics of colonial policy practiced in South Africa during seventeenth to twentieth century.

The characteristics of colonial policy practiced in South Africa:

(i)All the adult whites had the right to vote, contest elections and elect government. They were free to purchase property and go to any place in the country.

(ii) On the other hand the Blacks of the South Africa did not have all such rights (political, economic and civil) enjoyed by the minority Whites.

(iii) Separate colonies for Whites and Blacks were established.

(iv) The Blacks had to take ‘passes’ to work in white neighbourhoods.

(v) The Blacks were not allowed to keep their families in the White areas.

(vi) The schools were also separate for the people of different colours .