These are countries that come together to help South African nationalists to fight apartheid.

The founders of this group of countries were Nyerere of
Tanzania, Uganda’s Obote and Mugabe of Zimbabwe .

At first they were countries neighbouring South Africa later,
other countries joined them. These countries included Uganda, Zambia, Botswana, Tanzania, Algeria, Zimbabwe and Libya Most frontline states were members of the OAU. Therefore, their contribution was more less that of the O.A.U.

What contribution did South African Neihgbours play in the
fight against apartheid?

• Front line states included Zambia, Namibia, Angola,
  Tanzania
• They provided training grounds and for nationalist fighters.
  For example in Uganda and Mozambique.
• They provided scholarships to South African students to
  complete studies in their college and university.
• Carried out joint military campaigns with nationalist
  fighters against the apartheid government in South Africa.
• Provided logistical support the freedom fighters like food,
  guns and medicines.
• They encouraged Africans to contribute finances to support
  the fight against apartheid.

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