What happened to south Africans who protested against Apeartheid?

South Africans who protested against apartheid faced severe repression, including arrests, violence, and even killings by the state. Many activists were imprisoned, tortured, or exiled, while others became symbols of resistance, such as Nelson Mandela. Despite the risks, the protests played a crucial role in raising awareness and mobilizing both domestic and international support against the apartheid regime, ultimately contributing to its dismantling in the early 1990s. The struggle for justice and equality continued even after apartheid's end, as many sought to address the ongoing inequalities and injustices in post-apartheid South Africa.