In 1948, apartheid was introduced in South Africa. Apartheid means separation and is the political policy of racial segregation. Each racial group was separate from other races in South Africa. These groups were made up of whites, blacks and mixed-race people (Asians and Indians). The minority white population dominated the entire country. Apartheid not only separated whites from non-whites, but it also separated blacks from Coloreds. When apartheid ended in 1994, a legacy was left. Crime and violence have become substitutes for the path to wealth. Segregation never completely disappeared and black children/teenagers did not receive enough education either. Families were divided due to apartheid and the loss of parents to AIDS. Finally, Nelson Mandela also had a huge impact on South Africa. Although many negative events occurred after apartheid, there have been improvements for black South Africans today. To begin with, apartheid gave black people no freedom. All things such as what type of job you would get, what school you would go to, what bathrooms you were allowed to use, etc. were all determined by white people. Apartheid also ensured that black people were not allowed to live in white neighborhoods. The hated “pass laws” were then passed. These laws required that all backs and all half-breeds carry a booklet with them. If they did not have their pass with them, they would face severe sanctions. Black people were not allowed to stay in a white area for more than 72 hours, until a stamp was stamped on their pass. When apartheid ended, many black South Africans are making an impact today. Because of apartheid, black South Africans today are angry with white people. Crime and violence is now extremely popular in the middle of paper, behind many endowments that everyone will remember, especially South Africans. In conclusion, apartheid had a huge impact on South Africans today. Not only did apartheid separate white people from other races, it also separated black people from Indians and Asians. With the end of apartheid, a legacy remained. Crime and violence have become substitutes for the path to wealth. Segregation still existed throughout South Africa, all racial groups were still segregated from other races, and black children/teenagers were not receiving enough education. Families separated from each other due to apartheid and the death of many parents due to AIDS or HIV. Nelson Mandela, an extremely important figure in South Africa, left a legacy in South Africa. Although tragic events occurred in post-apartheid South Africa, improvements are being made for South Africans.