UDF (United Democratic Front)

The United Democratic Front (UDF) was a significant opposition alliance in South Africa formed in 1983 to challenge apartheid policies. Comprising various anti-apartheid organizations, labor unions, and community groups, the UDF aimed to promote democracy, human rights, and social justice through nonviolent means. It coordinated protests, campaigns, and community efforts to oppose racial segregation and government repression. The UDF played a crucial role in mobilizing civil society and increasing pressure on the apartheid regime, helping to foster a broader movement for change that contributed to the eventual dismantling of apartheid laws.