Question

What was the international response to apartheid in the 1980s? (Points : 3)

Most countries were unaware of apartheid.
Many countries boycotted South Africa to protest apartheid.
Most countries felt that the South African government had the right to govern as it pleased.
Many countries supported the practices of apartheid.

Answer 1

Apartheid was condemned by most countries internationally, pressure which increased during the 1980's. This included sanctions and boycotts of South African goods and condemnation by the UN. Additionally, protests took place in many countries. However, the US and UK, led by Reagan and Thatcher, were reluctant to condemn apartheid entirely, and Thatcher referred to the ANC, party of Nelson Mandela, as a terrorist organisation.