Vocab crossword

6. Cruel or unjust treatment of a group of people over a long period of time.
7. To lock someone up in a jail or cell; to take away their freedom.
10. Cruel actions used by apartheid police in dark jail cells to force prisoners to give up secrets
12. Nelson Mandela was a famous leader of the ______________ struggle.
14. What you do when your team wins a trophy, you blow out birthday candles, or a national holiday arrives.
17. To officially blame someone for doing something wrong or breaking a law
18. Treating someone different due to their race

1. A forced stay behind bars without a trial, or a long hour spent after school for breaking the rules.
2. The job or practice of reporting, writing, and editing news stories for newspapers, TV, or websites.
3. cape South Africa's largest province by land size, known for its desert landscape and diamond mining.
4. An official certificate given by a high school, college, or university showing that a student has finished their studies.
5. A deep, prolonged state of unconsciousness where a person cannot wake up, often caused by severe illness or injury.
8. A person chosen to speak officially on behalf of a group, company, or government department.
9. On 24 September, South Africans light up a braai to honor their shared roots, traditions, and diverse family histories on this national day.
11. looking at the bright side of a bad situation and expecting good things to happen
13. A funny-sounding word that means to completely confuse, frustrate, or upset someone.
15. Infectious bacterial disease affecting the lungs
16. a person who strongly believes in social, political, economic, or environmental change and takes direct action to make it happen.