South African History
Gandhi’s first huge battle was for the equality of the Indian labourers in South Africa. He went to South Africa as a lawyer, planning to represent the helpless labourers, but soon after realized his ultimate destiny of pursuing Indian independence. ... He was angered by this and made his decision to fight for the rights of his people, not only in South Africa, but also in his homeland. Within a week after he arrived in Pretoria he called the local Indians to a meeting to discuss their situation in South Africa. ... But because Gandhi sought equal acceptance for all British subjects in South Africa, white South Africans beat up and abused him. ... When Gandhis month in South Africa was up, he knew he could not leave Natal.