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'The People Accept the Challenge of the Nationalists' Statement issued by the National Executive of the A.N.C., April 6, 1963

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… THE CHALLENGE OF THE NATIONALISTS. OUR POLITICAL LINE OF ACTION. Our mass political line of action is inspired by our historic National Conference held … It is a guide to our members of the political line of action to be followed during the present period in the year …

ANC January 8th Statements

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… listed below.  January 8th, 2024 - The Year of United Action to Defend our Freedom and Advance a Better Life for … Decisive Victory! January 8th, 2023 - The Year of Decisive Action to Advance the People's Interest and Renew our … and Nation Building January 8th, 2019 - The Year of United Action to Grow South Africa January 8th, 2018 - 100 Years of …

The Anti-Apartheid Movement (AAM)

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… 1 April 1960, The Security Council of the UN, in its first action on South Africa, adopted Resolution 134 deploring the … the Anti-Apartheid Movement Co-Operation in International Action Against Apartheid by E.S. Reddy | Book chapter … Africa by E.S. Reddy | Book chapter International Student Action in Solidarity with the Students of Southern Africa by …

Passive Resistance in South Africa

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… the aftermath of the campaign. Passive or non-violent mass action campaigns against the apartheid state, includes the … the aftermath of the campaign. Passive or non-violent mass action campaigns against the apartheid state, includes the …

Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU)

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… leaders could not mobilize their members for large-scale action. Isolated incidents such as livestock theft, work … for success was greater. The ICU failed to promote strike action where it was clearly warranted, and when spontaneous … the ICU. There were those who supported more militant action, and those who advocated moderation. This, together …

Aftermath: Sharpeville Massacre 1960

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… Council and governments worldwide condemned the police action and the apartheid policies that prompted this violent … who were imprisoned with their leaders, but still the mass action raged. By 9 April the death toll had risen to 83 … convinced the anti-apartheid leadership that non-violent action was not going to bring about change without armed …

South Africa and the United Nations, 1946-1990

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… and the USA did not support it. The one possible form of action against South Africa was the introduction of economic … Africa by the General Assembly, with a new programme of action being introduced the following year. In 1985 the … South Africa the same committee changed its findings, but action at this stage was difficult as the case was before the …

Defiance Campaign timeline 1948-1952

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… African National Congress (ANC) adopts the Programme of Action which sees the organisation abandoning its traditional … with a commitment to militant African nationalism, mass action and tactics of boycotts, strikes and civil … attacks the African National Congress (ANC) Programme of Action.  February 18 ,   The Planning Council of the ANC and …

Anti-Pass Campaign

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… PAC headquarters had announced that plans for "positive action" would be drawn up, and the Golden City Post had … the organisation had been taking too soft a position on action, Sobukwe called for the conference to give the … urging of their leaders, had borne the brunt of government action and suffered imprisonment while their leaders hired …

South African Police Services (SAPS)

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… broke down, around 19 000 miners took part in mass action that turned violent on 5 July 1913. The SAP could not … Military assistance helped to again quell the labour action. In 1922 the Rand Rebellion erupted with Witwatersrand … order until the Active Citizen Force was called into action. The First World War With the outbreak of the war the …

SS Mendi

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… The sinking of the SS Mendi was caused by the reckless action of the captain of the SS Darro. It remains the … did not pause to assist but rather continued onward. This action would see Captain Stump of the SS Darro to in an … … The sinking of the SS Mendi was caused by the reckless action of the captain of the SS Darro. It remains the …

The Freedom Charter Campaign

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… the enthusiasm of their vast new following. The National Action Council (successor to the ANC/SAIC Joint Planning … At this meeting it was decided to establish a National Action Council for the Congress of the People. It would … would be established along the same lines as the National Action Council. At the same time the recruitment of a huge …

The Congress of the People, Kliptown 1955

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… the enthusiasm of their vast new following. The National Action Council (successor to the ANC/SAIC Joint Planning … At this meeting it was decided to establish a National Action Council for the Congress of the People. It would … would be established along the same lines as the National Action Council. At the same time the recruitment of a huge …

The Langa March, 30 March 1960

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… who were imprisoned with their leaders, but still the mass action raged. By 9 April the death toll had risen to 83 … convinced the anti-apartheid leadership that non-violent action was not going to bring about change without armed action. The ANC and PAC were forced underground, and both …

Reactions to Silverton Siege 1980

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… (MK) that had ever taken place inside South Africa. This action was an unusual one for MK for two reasons. First, it … time, recalls: “We were agitated and excited about this action. However, we were not sure that these were ANC cadres. … (MK) that had ever taken place inside South Africa. This action was an unusual one for MK for two reasons. First, it …

Apartheid - A Crime Against Humanity: The Unfolding of Total Strategy 1948-1989

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… shifted from the purely military to an integrated national action ... The resolution of conflict in the times in which we now live demands interdependent and coordinated action in all fields - military, psychological, economic, … shifted from the purely military to an integrated national action ... The resolution of conflict in the times in which …

Public Protest in Democratic South Africa

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… Municipal IQ, which showed a sharp increase in protest action since 2009. These protests are view as “service … and movement such as the Right to Know Campaign, Treatment Action Campaign, rights group Section 27, Citizen for … emerged out of those protests. For example, The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) was at the forefront of the crusade to …

Into the Fifties: Defiance by Norman Levy

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… Chapter 8 Into the Fifties: Defiance Mass trials and mass action characterised the next two decades. The “Treason”, … of boycott formulated by the ANC for its Programme of Action in 1949 and officially still in place, offered no real … Bhungas (rural councils) be accompanied by a programme of action to advance the struggle for the achievement of …

Yusuf Dadoo Timeline: 1970 - 1979

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… resisting apartheid admirably; he points to the industrial action and strikes, which has seen the participation of … commit the different viewpoints to uniting the people in action. September, Dadoo turns 70 years old.  Zainab Asvat , … fearlessness, courage, determination, non-racism, unity in action and internationalism." October 11,  Dadoo submits a …

The Azania Liberation Support Committee and its publications

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… the ALSC wanted for South Africa: a unity of the left in action. The publications each had a print run of 2,000. Basil … in South Africa, the ALSC members were in contact with Action Youth, the Cape Action League, launched in 1983, in which Neville Alexander …

General South African History Timeline: 1950s

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… attacks the African National Congress (ANC) Programme of Action . March,  Dr A.B. Xuma resigns from the African … a public meeting. She also becomes active in the Franchise Action Council, the forerunner of the South African Coloured … (APO), S.M Rahim resigns in disgust and join the Franchise Action Council (FRAC). He declares the APO a moribund …

African National Congress Timeline 1950-1959

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… The ANC National Executive appoints its Council of Action. It consists of: Dr James Moroka as President-General … 1952 Father Trevor Huddleston writes to Christian Action asking for financial support in defending and … that “If you hear one day that Ciskei has also gone into action, you will know that the victory will be achieved …

CODESA 2 Timeline

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… its vision of the process. A new campaign of rolling mass action is decided on, to begin on 16 June 1992. 2 June 1992:  Mass action begins with a strike at Soweto’s Baragwanath Hospital. … Management Committee of Codesa meets 16 June 1992: Mass action begins, including a nationwide stay away. 17 June …

Yusuf Dadoo Timeline: 1950 - 1959

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… Square, Dr James Sebe Moroka declares support for united action against the governments laws.  Moses Kotane of the … a public meeting. She becomes active in the Franchise Action Council (FAC), the forerunner of the South African … of common demands and programme. January, The Franchise Action Committee, later renamed the Franchise Action Council …

Background to the Freedom Charter 1955

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… with a commitment to militant African nationalism and mass action and to tactics of boycotts, strikes and civil … few whites and coloureds were engaging in joint political action under a common leadership. A national action committee, whose key members were Sisulu and Ismail …

Continued resistance and internal criticism 1920s and 1930s

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… Congress (ANC) leadership evolved to be more inclined to action than passive deputation, but very little was achieved … was also due to the fact that the government was taking action against resistance organisations, and that the ANC … Congress (ANC) leadership evolved to be more inclined to action than passive deputation, but very little was achieved …

ANC and the early development of apartheid 1948-1950s

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… and repressive laws, and in 1949 adopted the Programme of Action. This prompted open defiance against the government, and action against pass and other restrictive laws. On 26 March … became president of the ANC in 1952 Police and government action reached a climax in December 1956, when the government …

1973 Durban Strikes

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… 1950s – and to exercise the power of factory based mass action. The strikes signalled the beginning of a turning … regime. The Durban strikes marked the first stage of mass action that contributed to the spirit of rebellion in the … 1950s – and to exercise the power of factory based mass action. The strikes signalled the beginning of a turning …

Responses in South Africa to the outbreak of WWI: Impact on the Indian Working class: the Growth of Indian trade unions

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… law into their own hands’ and volunteered to lead any such action. Indian Opinion , however, called for peaceful demonstrations, arguing against any ‘disorderly’ action that would damage property. The position of Indian … law into their own hands’ and volunteered to lead any such action. Indian Opinion , however, called for peaceful …

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector including Organs of State (The Zondo Commission)

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… The Public Protector in her report ordered, as remedial action, ‘a Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of … any longer".  Pursuant to the investigation and remedial action of the Public Protector regarding complaints and … The Public Protector in her report ordered, as remedial action, ‘a Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of …

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