The main goal of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa was to dismantle the system of racial segregation and discrimination that had been institutionalized by the apartheid regime. The movement sought to achieve equality and justice for all South Africans, particularly for the black majority who were oppressed under the laws that favored the white minority. Activists aimed to end the apartheid laws, promote civil rights, and establish a democratic society where all citizens had equal rights and opportunities. Leaders like Nelson Mandela and organizations such as the African National Congress played pivotal roles in mobilizing both national and international support to achieve these goals.