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The peak of African nationalism in South Africa;Implications and results of the segregation.

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The peak of African nationalism in South Africa.
- In 1983, P.W. Botha's government proposed establishment of separate houses of parliament for each racial group.
- In place of the single House of Parliament were:
- A 50-member (all-white) House of Assembly.
- A 25-member (coloured) House of Representatives.
- A 13 member (Indian) House of Delegates.
Implications and results of the segregation.
- Whites thus retained a majority in any joint session.
- Liberal government opponents denounced Botha's plans arguing it would permanently exclude Africans from any political role in South Africa.
- Most blacks strongly condemned the new constitution as it reinforced the apartheid notion.
- Indians and coloureds also condemned the constitution feeling it weakened their participation in the political process.
- Radical Afrikaners, led by Eugene Terry Blanche, vowed to use all means, including violence, to make sure that apartheid was not weakened.
- The United Democratic Front (UDF), which was formed in late 1983 and the National Front (NF) aimed to use nonviolent means to persuade the government to withdraw its constitutional proposals and do away with apartheid.