Did the afrikaners believe they were superior to africans?

Yes, many Afrikaners historically believed they were superior to Africans, rooted in a combination of cultural, religious, and racial ideologies. This belief was reinforced during the apartheid era, when systemic policies were enacted to maintain white dominance over the majority black population. Afrikaners viewed themselves as the rightful rulers of South Africa, often justifying their actions through notions of civilization and culture. However, these views were and continue to be deeply contested and criticized both within South Africa and internationally.