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→1983 Whites-only referendum
In 1983 President PW Botha put the question of allowing Colored and Indian representation to the White electorate. 66% of Whites voted to allow Coloreds and Indians their own houses of parliament (called the House of Representatives and the House of Delegates respectively).
In 1983 President PW Botha put the question of allowing Colored and Indian representation to the White electorate. 66% of Whites voted to allow Coloreds and Indians their own houses of parliament (called the House of Representatives and the House of Delegates respectively).
Although many ultra-nationalistic and conservative Whites attacked the move as it was power-sharing (which they feared would result in Black rule, and indeed it did some 11 years later).
==The Troubles==
==The Troubles==