In 1961 , the Netherlands was the only Western country to vote in favor of an anti-apartheid resolution in the UN .
In March 1960 , relations between the Netherlands and South Africa became tense after the Sharpeville massacre when South African police shot and killed 69 people .
In 1961 , the Netherlands was the only Western Netherlands to vote in favor of an anti-apartheid resolution in the UN .
In March 1960 , relations between the Netherlands and South Africa became tense after the Sharpeville massacre when South African police shot and killed 69 people .