1976
Transkei declared 'independent'
The apartheid state declared Transkei independent—the first Bantustan granted so-called independence, unrecognised by the United Nations.
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constitutional-milestone
The apartheid state declared Transkei independent—the first Bantustan granted so-called independence, unrecognised by the United Nations.
Significance
Model for later homeland independence theatre and a core instrument of denationalising African South Africans.
Why it matters
Model for later homeland independence theatre and a core instrument of denationalising African South Africans.
Disputed interpretations
'Independence' was recognised only by South Africa and other Bantustans; internationally it was treated as invalid.