Nature and Development of Opposition

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  • The United Democratic Front (UDF) was one of the most important Anti-Apartheid organisations of the 1980's.
  • The non-racial coalition of about 400 organisations (national, regional, and local) was formed in 1983.
  • The slogan "UDF unites, Apartheid divides" reflected the Front's broad support (about 3 million members).
  • The UDF adopted the Freedom Charter, a statement of the aims for a free SA and basis for a democratic constitution.
  • The UDF was never formally attached to the ANC, and did not participate in the armed struggle.