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Before delving into recent trends, it’s vital to understand South Africa’s demographic context. At the end of apartheid in 1991, the white population numbered approximately 5.1 million, accounting for about 14% of the national population. Over the subsequent three decades, despite massive emigration, this number has only decreased slightly to around 4.5 million—a modest 13% decline. Interestingly, this decline contrasts with demographic trends observed across Europe, where many nations, particularly in Eastern and Central Europe, have experienced population reductions of 20-25% over similar periods.