A historian is studying the economic impact of apartheid on black South Africans. Source A states: 'In 1970, white South Africans earned on average 15 times more than black South Africans in the mining industry.' Which apartheid policy most directly explains this wage disparity?

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A historian is studying the economic impact of apartheid on black South Africans. Source A states: 'In 1970, white South Africans earned on average 15 times more than black South Africans in the mining industry.' Which apartheid policy most directly explains this wage disparity?

Accepted Answer

The job colour bar restricting skilled positions to white workers — Award 1 mark for identifying that job reservation policies prevented black workers from holding skilled, higher-paid positions. A is incorrect — this dealt with segregated facilities, not wages. C is incorrect — this prohibited interracial relationships. D is incorrect — this targeted political opposition, not employment.

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The Immorality Act

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The Reservation of Separate Amenities Act

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The Suppression of Communism Act

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The job colour bar restricting skilled positions to white workers

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