In the apartheid era South Africa was ruled by?

In the apartheid era, South Africa was ruled by a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination, primarily enforced by the National Party government, which was dominated by the white minority. This regime implemented laws that segregated communities, restricted the rights of non-white populations, and maintained white supremacy across various aspects of life, including education, employment, and political representation. The struggle against apartheid led to significant resistance movements, most notably led by figures like Nelson Mandela, ultimately resulting in the end of the regime in the early 1990s.