Significance

• International: Drew negative international attention, impacted trade links, the UN condemned but it lacked the strength to disrupt the Apartheid regime
• International: UN Declaration of Human Rights labeled South Africa as a rogue state, but mineral wealth and cheap labour was still exploited by industrialised countries
• International: Governments made significant investments in South Africa and during the cold war, South Africa acted as a buffer against communism spread
• Domestic: Long-term protests, including school boycotts and burning buildings, there were 600-1000 deaths by year-end due to police violence and there was a rise in ANC support, seen as key to defeating apartheid
• Domestic: Increased government oppression, negative impact on economy and political stability and lack of worker links and organisation