apartheid

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He became a prominent advocate for ending apartheid in South Africa, and in the 1990s served as presidential special envoy to Africa for Bill Clinton.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Over the last three decades, many cities, towns and roads in South Africa have been renamed, replacing them with indigenous ones or calling them after heroes of the struggle against apartheid.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

For the first time since sporting isolation during apartheid, there will be no red-ball action in the country this summer.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

Frye said this was a legacy of colonialism and apartheid.

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

The Day of Protest boosted our morale, made us realize our strength, and sent a warning to the Malan government that we would not remain passive in the face of apartheid.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela