The Assassination of the Architect of Apartheid

On September 6, 1966, South Africa was rocked by the assassination of Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd, the architect of apartheid. The turbulent political atmosphere surrounding his controversial rule is explored, highlighting the rise of the National Party and the implementation of apartheid. The podcast details the shocking act by political dissident Dmitry Safendis and its profound impact on the anti-apartheid movement, foreshadowing the significant changes that would eventually unfold in South Africa's political landscape.