anti-apartheid
adjective
an·ti-apar·theid
ˌan-tē-ə-ˈpär-ˌtāt 
-ˌtīt,
ˌan-ˌtī-
: opposed to the former apartheid policy in the Republic of South Africa
anti-apartheid groups
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The anti-apartheid liberation song has been interpreted by some as calling for violence against Afrikaners.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa paid tribute to the musician, praising his contribution to the anti-apartheid struggle and acknowledging his lasting impact through music.
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Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Four years later he was swept up in a mass police raid that targeted anti-apartheid activists, though he was ultimately acquitted.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 June 2026
My parents were supporters of the anti-apartheid movement and various family members were persecuted for being so also.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa paid tribute to the musician, praising his contribution to the anti-apartheid struggle and acknowledging his lasting impact through music.
—
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Four years later he was swept up in a mass police raid that targeted anti-apartheid activists, though he was ultimately acquitted.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 June 2026
My parents were supporters of the anti-apartheid movement and various family members were persecuted for being so also.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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