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Afrikaner Broederbond, the South African secret society to which Verwoerd belonged, played a critical role in shaping apartheid policies and maintaining white minority rule. Dominated by Afrikaner nationalists, the Broederbond aimed to preserve Afrikaner culture, language, and political power. Its secretive nature and influence on key government decisions made it a powerful force in perpetuating racial segregation and institutionalized discrimination during Verwoerd's premiership and beyond.