Challenges Facing South Africa (Grade 12 NSC Matric History): Quizzes
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When was Nelson Mandela inaugurated as South Africa's first democratic president?
When was Nelson Mandela inaugurated as South Africa's first democratic president?
10 May 1994
What were the two main challenges identified by South Africa's new government?
What were the two main challenges identified by South Africa's new government?
Reconciliation & economic reconstruction
Who led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission established in 1994?
Who led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission established in 1994?
Archbishop Desmond Tutu
What power did the TRC have regarding people who committed politically motivated crimes?
What power did the TRC have regarding people who committed politically motivated crimes?
Could grant them amnesty
What did the 'Rainbow Nation' concept represent?
What did the 'Rainbow Nation' concept represent?
A country embracing all races & backgrounds
What was the RDP's critical weakness?
What was the RDP's critical weakness?
Promised spending without sufficient taxes
Who announced the GEAR policy in 1996?
Who announced the GEAR policy in 1996?
Deputy President Thabo Mbeki
Which organisations pressured South Africa to develop GEAR?
Which organisations pressured South Africa to develop GEAR?
World Bank & IMF
What was a major consequence of the GEAR policy?
What was a major consequence of the GEAR policy?
Increased inequality between rich & poor
What economic approach emerged after GEAR's disappointing results?
What economic approach emerged after GEAR's disappointing results?
Developmental State concept