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SA and the United Nations
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South Africa was one of the 51 countries that founded the United Nations in 1945, soon after the 2nd World War 1939 to 1945.
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When the National Party (Apartheid Regime) took over in 1948, relations between SA and the UN became increasingly strained because of SA’s racist policies.
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In 1962, the UN passed a resolution condemning these racist policies and called for an Arms Embargo against SA.
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In 1971 the UN denounced the Bantustan Homeland system of SA.
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South Africa got expelled in 1974 from taking its seat at the UN General Assembly. Before expulsion, other member countries physically prevented SA from taking its seat.
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Countries that continued to veto SA's expulsion from the UN at the time included the USA, UK, and France. These countries are still permanent members of the UN Security Council.
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SA was finally readmitted as a full member of the UN in 1994 after the advent of democracy.
By John Stapelfeldt – Deputy President
