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Which place was known as the South African penal colony for political prisoners?

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  1. Robben Island

  2. Table Bay

  3. Seal Island

  4. Capetown

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Robben Island was known as the South African penal colony for political prisoners.
  • Nelson Mandela served an imprisonment term on Robben Island for his support to the violent overthrow of the government.

Who was the last white president of South Africa?

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  1. Jan de Klerk

  2. Jacob Zuma

  3. Frederik Willem de Klerk

  4. Nelson Mandela

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • F.W. de Klerk was the last white president of South Africa.
  • Nelson Mandela helped him negotiate an end to apartheid and organise free elections.