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African National Congress (ANC) office bearers

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… 27, 2019 On 8 January 2012 the African National Congress (ANC) celebrated its centenary. As part of the uKhongolose: ANC and South Africa’s Struggle for Freedom feature, SAHO … Dr. Alfred Bitini Xuma 1940 - 1949 James Moroka 1949 - 1952 Albert Luthuli 1952 - 1967 Oliver Tambo 1967 - 1991 …

Defiance Campaign 1952

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… The post-1948 period saw the African National Congress (ANC) abandoning its traditional reliance on tactics of … and deputations. In December 1949, with the support of the ANC Youth League, a new leadership came to power in the ANC. … Oliver Tambo , Sisulu's successor. The period 1950 -1952 began with a commitment to militant African nationalism …

ANC and the early development of apartheid 1948-1950s

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… the policy of apartheid. The African National Congress (ANC) reacted immediately to the government’s increased … pass and other restrictive laws. On 26 March 1950, the ANC held a ‘Defend Free Speech’ convention in reaction to the … of mourning, to be observed annually as Freedom Day. In 1952 the ANC launched the Defiance Campaign , which gained …

Background to the Freedom Charter 1955

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… The post-1948 period saw the African National Congress (ANC) abandoning its traditional reliance on tactics of … and deputations. In December 1949, with the support of the ANC Youth League, a new leadership came to power in the ANC. … Oliver Tambo , Sisulu’s successor. The period 1950 -1952 began with a commitment to militant African nationalism …

Sophiatown timeline 1899-1955

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… was not untouched by the African miners’ strike. 1952 The tradition of resistance in Sophiatown is in evidence … of that year. This showed the widespread support the ANC had in the township The Native Laws Amendment Act of 1952 … the resistance to the impending forced removals. The ANC becomes involved and there is talk of the M-Plan that …

Apartheid and reactions to it

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… was spelled out in the Programme of Action adopted by the ANC in 1949. Under this policy the first major action was the Defiance Campaign launched in 1952. . This Campaign brought Africans, Coloureds and Indians … disobedience, and non-co-operation,” (as stated in the ANC’s 1949 Programme of Action) and African workers were …

History of ‘New Age’ Newspaper

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… 1940s. As a result of this newspaper's close ties to the ANC, it was banned twice, in 1952 and again in 1954. Each time it got a banning order, a … release their usual weekly supplement, banned or not. The ANC was banned, a move that affected the newspaper's system …

Growth of African Nationalism and Defiance

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… itself to challenge the rising Afrikaner nationalism. The ANC which was weak in the 1920 and 1930s was consolidated … a more radical campaigning agenda. The emergence of the ANC Youth league in 1944 which demanded freedom from white … and the increasing racial discrimination in general. In 1952 the government passed the Abolition of Passes and …

The Anti-Apartheid Movement Abroad 1906 - 1990

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… Updated May 12, 2023 1906 The African National Congress (ANC) sends a delegation to the UK in response to the … black residents of their legally bought land. 1919 The ANC sends another delegation to the UK in the wake of World … and the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PACA). June, 1952 The Defiance Campaign begins. This was a nonviolent …

Defiance Campaign timeline 1948-1952

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… (ANCYL) comes into power in the African National Congress (ANC) . ANCYL leaders include Nelson Mandela , Walter Sisulu , … and others. December 17 , The African National Congress (ANC) adopts the Programme of Action which sees the … snubs the ANC invitation and does not attend the meeting. 1952 Towards the end, the Defiance Campaign is marred by …

Nokukhanya (Bhengu) Luthuli’s Life Timeline

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… Groutville  1945 Post office opened in the Luthuli home  1952 Albert Luthuli elected as president-general of the ANC and stripped of his Chieftaincy 1961, December 10 Albert … 1952 Albert Luthuli elected as president-general of the ANC and stripped of his Chieftaincy 1961, December 10 Albert …

South African Congress of Democrats (COD)

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… Published March 30, 2011 Updated August 5, 2021 In 1952, Whites who identified themselves with the aspirations … People's Congress met with the African National Congress (ANC) , the South African Communist Party (SACP) , the South … with the view to form a Congress of Democrats (COD). The ANC played a major role in the formation of the COD because …

James Sebe Moroka Timeline 1892 - 2012

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… becomes involved with the African National Congress (ANC) . 1943 Moroka is a member of the Atlantic Charter Committee of the ANC. 1946 Moroka plays a leading role in denouncing the NRC. … at the founding of the Franchise Action Council (FRAC). 1952 Moroka is charged under the Suppression of Communism Act …

Freedom Charter timeline 1948-1961

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… New leadership elected to African National Congress (ANC) Youth League including Walter Sisulu and Oliver Tambo . Dr. James Moroka elected as President of ANC with the backing of youth leaguers 17 December, ANC … apartheid government to scrap the unjust laws by February 1952. Failure to do so would result in a Defiance Campaign …

ANC Women’s League (ANCWL)

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… Updated June 5, 2024 When the African National Congress (ANC) was formed in 1912, it did not accept women as members. … League (BWL) was formed in 1918, as a branch of the ANC. It became involved in passive resistance and fought … The women became active in the Defiance Campaign of 1952 where they played a leading role. In the Eastern Cape …

Indian South Africans timeline 1950-1959

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… Communism Act . He was jailed for thirty days during the 1952 Defiance Campaign and detained under the State of … in his discussions with African National Congress (ANC) branches in Natal. ” Some took pride in the 1949 riots.’ … Naicker, in turn, delivered the opening address at the ANC’s congress in Durban on 16 December 1954, but his banning …

Grade 4 term 2 Timeline: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

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… 1942 He starts attending African National Congress (ANC) meetings informally 1943 He enrols at the University of … and discrimination. 1944 Mandela officially joins the ANC and together with the group of young ANC intellectuals, … of the ANCYL 1951 He is elected President of the ANCYL 1952 The defiance Campaign begins Mandela is arrested and …

Pass Laws and Sharpeville Massacre

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… of pass laws Planning the 1960 anti-pass campaigns: ANC and PAC At the annual conference of the African National Congress (ANC) held in Durban on 16 December 1959, the President … entering urban areas, the Native Laws Amendment Act of 1952 (see info block). Pass laws required that Africans had …

December 16, the reflection of a changing South African heritage

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… Afrikaner drive to build Afrikaner Nationalism when in 1952 it became the ‘Day of the Covenant’. Since the 1920s, the day was also used by the ANC, SACP and other political organisations to mount protest … weSizwe (MK) and launch of the armed struggle by the ANC The African National Congress (ANC), (together with the …

Into the Fifties: Defiance by Norman Levy

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… flash of light. The policy of boycott formulated by the ANC for its Programme of Action in 1949 and officially still … the views of the Party after it was reconstituted in 1952, offered a practical and positive way forward. It was … population to oppose the white minority regime on what the ANC described as a programme of action “based on the human …

Albertina Sisulu Timeline 1918 - 2011

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… was one of the bridesmaids. Dr Xuma, then president of the ANC, and Anton Lembede, president of the newly formed ANC Youth League, were the main speakers. Lembede warned … phase of the resistance campaign would commence during 1952. An ultimatum was addressed to the Government to repeal …

The Arrival of Jan Van Riebeeck in the Cape - 6 April 1652

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… became a public holiday with the 300th anniversary in 1952 and was celebrated as Van Riebeeck’s Day until 1974. … the Joint Planning Council (made up of members from the ANC, SAIC, SACP and COD) held mass meetings and … as part of the lead up to the Defiance Campaign. The ANC and TIC issued a flyer entitled ‘April 6: People Protest …

Albertina Sisulu and the organisations she was connected to

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… Federation of South African Women The Defiance Campaign of 1952 would catapult the ANC Women’s League into a new era of action and multi-party … Bantu Education and she threw herself into both FEDSAW and ANC preparations for the boycott. The ANC Women’s League and …

1949 Anti Indian Pogrom in Durban

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… Indian Congress (SAIC) and the African National Congress (ANC) formed a joint council "to advance and promote mutual … among our respective peoples." A.W.G. Champion of the ANC (Natal) and Dr. G.M. Naicker of the Natal Indian Congress … the forerunner of the Congress Alliance which launched the 1952 Defiance of Unjust Laws Campaign in which Africans, …

Walter Sisulu Timeline 1912-2003

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… in Engcobo District in the Transkei, in the same year, the ANC was formed. 1920 Walter returns from his aunt Agnes’ home … in East London, Walter vainly attempts to meet the ANC’s founder, Walter Rubusana. Also influenced politically … phase of the resistance campaign will commence during 1952. An ultimatum has to be addressed to the Government to …

South African Indian Congress (SAIC)

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… a pact of cooperation with the African NAtional Congress (ANC) , the pact was called the ‘ Three Doctors’ Pact ’ and … was signed by Dr. Dadoo, Dr. Naicker and Dr. Xuma of the ANC. Also in March, Dr. Naicker and Dr. Dadoo, visited India … leadership of the SAIC, with Dr. Naicker as President. In 1952 a Joint Planning Committee composed of representatives …

Grade 9 - Term 3: Turning points in South African History, 1960, 1976 and 1990

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… race of an individual. Image source The Pass Laws Act of 1952 was implemented to ensure that a supply of cheap African … its ties to local nationalist organizations, such as the ANC. During the years it was banned, while the ANC continued to operate legally, the CPSA viewed the ANC as …

The aftermath of the Battle of Blood River 1838

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… uniqueness and historical relationship with God. Hence in 1952 Dingane's Day officially became the Day of the Covenant … the day to mount protest action against white rule. The ANC led Congress Alliance launched its armed struggle … the day to mount protest action against white rule. The ANC led Congress Alliance launched its armed struggle …

Moses Kotane Timeline

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… in the struggle. He joins the African National Congress  (ANC) after hearing an ANC speaker mention “The Book of Life” (roll of ANC … it was banned under the Suppression of Communism Act. 1952 1 June, Despite being banned by the government, Kotane …

South African Coloured People Organisation (SACPO)

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… from the CPNU to the African National Congress (ANC) , as reactionaries. Further misunderstanding manifested … Teachers' Educational and Professional Association, the ANC, local communities, civic and trade union formations, … campaigns, in particular the Defiance Campaign of 1952 . The first FRAC undertaking to challenge the Bill …

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