CLOSED COMPOUNDS In 1885, large mining companies decided to implement a closed compound system. This meant that workers would not be allowed to leave the compound, except for work, for the duration of their contract. They were kept behind walls topped with barbed wire, separate from their families. This was done to try to prevent theft and to prevent workers from leaving before their contract has expired. Source B: A Kimberley mine compound Men were divided into buildings based on tribe. This created divisions between the men and sometimes led to tension. The lifestyles differed from their traditional village lifestyles and this was emotionally straining on the men. At the end of workers' contracts, they were strip- searched for diamonds. Sometimes workers would swallow small diamonds to smuggle them off the compounds. To stop this from happening, they were expected to remain on the compound for eight days after their contract ended, during which time they were given laxatives and made to wear thick gloves. The gloves were to prevent them from being able to pick up and swallow diamonds after the first search. Let us practise essay writing: Question: The closed compound system is bad. Do you agree with the statement? . • • Draw a mindmap about the topic. Introduction: write down 3 sentences in which you explain what the closed compound system is. Now write down what this essay is going to discuss-ie. This essay will discuss what the closed compound system is. Write down 3 paragraphs with reasons as to why the system is bad Conclusion-end of your essay by saying: To conclude your essay discussed.

CLOSED COMPOUNDS In 1885, large mining companies decided to implement a closed compound system. This meant that workers would not be allowed to leave the compound, except for work, for the duration of their contract. They were kept behind walls topped with barbed wire, separate from their families. This was done to try to prevent theft and to prevent workers from leaving before their contract has expired. Source B: A Kimberley mine compound Men were divided into buildings based on tribe. This created divisions between the men and sometimes led to tension. The lifestyles differed from their traditional village lifestyles and this was emotionally straining on the men. At the end of workers' contracts, they were strip- searched for diamonds. Sometimes workers would swallow small diamonds to smuggle them off the compounds. To stop this from happening, they were expected to remain on the compound for eight days after their contract ended, during which time they were given laxatives and made to wear thick gloves. The gloves were to prevent them from being able to pick up and swallow diamonds after the first search. Let us practise essay writing: Question: The closed compound system is bad. Do you agree with the statement? . • • Draw a mindmap about the topic. Introduction: write down 3 sentences in which you explain what the closed compound system is. Now write down what this essay is going to discuss-ie. This essay will discuss what the closed compound system is. Write down 3 paragraphs with reasons as to why the system is bad Conclusion-end of your essay by saying: To conclude your essay discussed.