Detailed description

This history article, ‘Rainbow Nation’ features the essence of the new South Africa following the democratic elections of 1994, which marked the official end of apartheid. It provides factual information about South Africa’s multicultural society, official languages and flag, along with a glossary of unfamiliar words and terms from the text. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural and historical awareness and can be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of South Africa.