Which ethnic groups were encouraged to fight during de Klerk’s presidency?
Xhosa and Zulu
Sotho and Tswana
Swazi and Ndebele
Pedi and Venda
Answer
The Xhosa and Zulu ethnic groups were encouraged to fight during de Klerk’s presidency as part of a strategy to divide and weaken the anti-apartheid movement. By promoting conflict between these groups, the government aimed to divert attention from the broader struggle for racial equality and maintain its control over the country. This tactic contributed to the violence and instability that characterized South Africa during this period.
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