What was the role of armed forces in the Anti-Apartheid Movement?

What was the role of armed forces in the Anti-Apartheid Movement?

The role of armed forces in the Anti-Apartheid Movement was primarily to resist and challenge the oppressive apartheid regime in South Africa. Various armed groups, such as Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK), the military wing of the African National Congress (ANC), were formed to carry out acts of sabotage and armed resistance against the apartheid government. These armed forces aimed to disrupt the functioning of the apartheid state, target key infrastructure, and create fear among the ruling regime. While the armed struggle played a significant role in drawing international attention to the injustices of apartheid, it was ultimately the combination of both armed and non-violent resistance that led to the eventual dismantling of the apartheid system.