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South African Anti-Apartheid Movement

The South African anti-apartheid movement was a struggle against a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination known as apartheid, enforced by the government from 1948 to the early 1990s. It aimed to achieve equal rights for all South Africans, regardless of race. Key figures, including Nelson Mandela, led protests, strikes, and international campaigns to raise awareness and seek justice. The movement involved various groups, both within South Africa and globally, and ultimately succeeded in ending apartheid in the early 1990s, paving the way for the country's first democratic elections in 1994, marking a significant step towards equality.

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    The South African Anti-Apartheid Movement was a struggle against a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination known as apartheid, which was established by the National Party government in 1948. It enforced racial inequality, restricting the rights of the majority Black population. Activists, including notable figures like Nelson Mandela, mobilized both domestically and internationally to fight for equal rights. The movement gained global attention, leading to widespread protests, economic sanctions, and an eventual shift in policy. Apartheid officially ended in the early 1990s, culminating in South Africa's first multiracial elections in 1994, marking a significant step towards equality and democracy.