How did black people respond to apartheid laws?

Black people in South Africa responded to apartheid laws through various forms of resistance, including protests, strikes, and the formation of political organizations like the African National Congress (ANC). Nonviolent resistance, exemplified by the Defiance Campaign in the 1950s, aimed to challenge unjust laws. Over time, as repression grew, some groups resorted to armed struggle, notably the ANC's Umkhonto we Sizwe. Despite facing severe repression, the resilience and unity of the black population were crucial in ultimately dismantling apartheid.