While South Africans continued to live their lives as they did since the early days of the Country's existence, people from all over the world became aware of the way in which certain ethnic groups of people were treated. Apartheid was actually a mild word that didn't capture the real tension and hate between black and white. Ironically, the word "apartheid" was not known nor used in South Africa itself, but the discrimination against other races than white was open and non-discreet. The role players are those who contribute to the creation of the rainbow nation, working in an environment where people of different race and color work together, learning about each other and developing an appreciation for people whom you come into contact with.