The anti-apartheid movement refers to the collective efforts made by individuals, organizations, and political groups within South Africa and internationally to oppose apartheid policies. It involved protests, boycotts, civil disobedience, and international pressure campaigns against the discriminatory regime.
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African National Congress (ANC): The main political party that led the resistance against apartheid in South Africa.
Soweto Uprising: A student-led protest in 1976 against inferior education for black students under apartheid that sparked widespread resistance.
Desmond Tutu: A prominent anti-apartheid activist known for his role as Archbishop of Cape Town and his work towards justice and reconciliation in South Africa.