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Why protect worker’s rights?

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… members of a trade union or engaging in any "protest action". The Constitutional Court decided that prohibiting … Bader an interdict prohibiting the strike. But the Labour Appeal Court granted the interdict. In their appeal to the Constitutional Court, Numsa and the employees …

Reactions to Silverton Siege 1980

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… personalities both locally and abroad. The ANC sent an appeal to the United Nations: ‘We call upon the United … humanity.’ In response, the UN Security Council sent an appeal ‘strongly urging’ the SA government to avoid … (MK) that had ever taken place inside South Africa. This action was an unusual one for MK for two reasons. First, it …

How cases reach the Constitutional Court

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… Court in a variety of ways: as the result of an appeal from a judgment of the High Court or the Supreme Court of Appeal; as a direct application to the Court, asking it to … application, the Constitutional Court may be approached on appeal. Since the Court may only hear constitutional matters, …

The formation of the SANNC/ANC

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… to protest against racial discrimination and to appeal for equal treatment before the law. The group … colonies and indicated that Blacks were capable of united action. History of the African National Congress Although it … to protest against racial discrimination and to appeal for equal treatment before the law. The group …

'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 … the advanced stage of guerrilla warfare. We once more appeal for unity of all African political organisations … fighting force. Any organisation whose programme does not appeal to the youth has very little chance of success. …

The Court’s position in the justice system

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… courts as: the Constitutional Court; the Supreme Court of Appeal; the High Courts; the Magistrates' Courts; and any … interpretation of the Constitution. The Supreme Court of Appeal, which used to be known as the Appellate Division, … in respect of all other matters. It can hear and decide an appeal against any decision of a High Court. Decisions of the …

Women’s Rights and Representation

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… issue was whether the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal ought to have broadened the concept of wrongfulness in … to fulfill a legal duty owed specifically to her. On appeal the Supreme Court of Appeal held that the police and prosecution had no legal duty …

Womens Rights

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… issue was whether the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal ought to have broadened the concept of wrongfulness in … failed to fulfil a legal duty owed specifically to her. On appeal the Supreme Court of Appeal held that the police and prosecution had no legal duty …

Political executions in South Africa by the apartheid government 1961 - 1989

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… (now Polokwane) in March 1982. He was granted leave to appeal, but his family did not have money to finance the appeal and he was hanged at Pretoria Central prison in 1984. … Mini, Khayinga and Mkhaba were sentenced to death. Their appeal against their conviction was dismissed in September …

Mahatma Karamchand Gandhi Timeline 1900-1909

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… reformed and stationed at Estcourt. January 21, Corps in action at Spionkop. Bearer's carry wounded through heavy … to traders and hawkers and denies them the right of appeal to law courts. May 14, Gandhi writes to Cartwright and … Gandhi tells Smuts that if TARA is not repealed he will appeal to Supreme Court for return of applications. June 12, …

Structure of Government in South Africa

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… are the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal. The Constitutional Court has the highest say on … does not go against the constitution. The Supreme Court of Appeal has the highest say in all other court matters. The … are the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal. The Constitutional Court has the highest say on …

South African Coloured Peoples Organisation (SACPO)

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… the TARC made a breakthrough when it managed to have the Appeal Court overturn the government regulations. NEUM … culminated in the formation of a 33-member Franchise Action Council (FRAC) as a direct reply to the government's … Minister J.G. Strijdom revised the Constitution of the Appeal Court and enlarged it with the appointment of …

The Women’s Charter

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… as a whole as long as we women are kept in bondage. An Appeal: We women appeal to all progressive organisations, to members of the … is formed for the purpose of uniting women in common action for the removal of all political, legal, economic and …

Natal Indian Association (NIA)

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… on his proposals to segregate Indians. After a final appeal to the Prime Minister the representatives came away … a Union-wide Segregation Bill and the presence of and the appeal by Sir Radhakrishnan in the country brought home to … for India also appealed to the meeting to approve the action of the Congress Committee. S. R. Naidoo accepted the …

South African Coloured People Organisation (SACPO)

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… the TARC made a breakthrough when it managed to have the Appeal Court overturn the government regulations. NEUM … culminated in the formation of a 33-member Franchise Action Council (FRAC) as a direct reply to the government's … Minister J.G. Strijdom revised the Constitution of the Appeal Court and enlarged it with the appointment of …

The British Anti-Apartheid Movement

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… African Indian Congress (SAIC) added their voices to the appeal. In November 1959 a Boycott Committee was formed, and … including the Movement for Colonial Freedom, Christian Action, and the Universities and New Left Review. Patrick van … plea for sanctions”¦’ Luthuli’s statement read: ‘I appeal to all governments throughout the world, to people …

Garveyism: Early 1900s philosophy

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… it was in the Transkei that Garveyism had most appeal. Here, a devastating series of crop failures, cattle … The boycott was halted after six months of sporadic action. In the years that followed, further attempts were … it was in the Transkei that Garveyism had most appeal. Here, a devastating series of crop failures, cattle …

The Natal Workers Theatre Movement Timeline

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… time activists enlist new members to embark on cultural action. The Durban Workers Cultural Local (DWCL) is formed. … the most important plays to come out of workers’ cultural action, ‘The Long March’. The production is assisted by … time activists enlist new members to embark on cultural action. The Durban Workers Cultural Local (DWCL) is formed. …

Walter Sisulu Timeline 1912-2003

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… Walter has his first experience of organized industrial action. 1931 At mid-year, some time after his 120-day … house arrest. 19 April, While awaiting the outcome of an appeal against a 6 year sentence, and thinking that jail was … to overthrow the state violently. 15 December, Sisulu's appeal is dismissed by the Transvaal section of the Supreme …

South Africa’s Academic and Cultural Boycott

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… State, it took time for the world to take notice and action. That said, one year before the implementation of … in 1947, India had been the first international country to appeal to the UN on the basis of how South African Indians … and other exchanges with South Africa. This is also an appeal to writers, artists, musicians and other personalities …

On Trial: State versus Abram Fischer and Thirteen Others by Norman Levy

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… in Salisbury, Rhodesia, but the matter had now gone on appeal. The magistrate (Van Greunen) responded unpredictably. … word” as some comrades suggested, but that the course of action he intended to take was of a higher order of integrity … a Bantu female in a flat for the purpose suggested”. On Appeal, the judge in the Supreme Court referred to this …

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 …

HIV/Aids in South Africa timeline 1940s-2009

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… Cameron, a judge of the South African Supreme Court of Appeal founds the Aids Law Project (ALP), which forms part of … to the Hiv/Aids epidemic , prepared for a Court of Appeal exposition] The South African Law Commission reports … and through breastfeeding. 10 December, The Treatment Action Campaign is launched at St George Cathedral, Cape Town …

South Africa in the 1970s

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… it was acknowledged that Ideas needed to be connected to action. This was inspired by utopian thinking. It created … were no clear demands that were made. They rejected an appeal by the department of labour’s Bantu Labour Officer Mr. … hundreds of workers gathered in the street and refused an appeal to elect a strike committee. Falkirk Iron Company …

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”, … white minority regime. Moreover, the campaign would appeal to all constituencies of the country and allow the ANC … included the support the campaign had rallied; its large appeal and its positive effect on the political consciousness …

Chief Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli timeline 1800 - 1967

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… South African Indian Congress  (SAIC) and Franchise Action Council (FRAC) decides that the Defiance Campaign … and Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr. issue a joint statement ' Appeal for Action Against Apartheid ' 1964 May, Minister of … and Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr. issue a joint statement ' Appeal for Action Against Apartheid ' 1964 May, Minister of …

Intersex South Africa (ISSA)

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… silence around the treatment of intersex people, and to appeal to both the Department of Justice and Constitutional … silence around the treatment of intersex people, and to appeal to both the Department of Justice and Constitutional …

South African Indian Congress (SAIC)

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… 1918 once again called for a national conference. In the appeal letter the president, A. Esmal, and the secretary, A. … Africa. He added that they were meeting, to discuss what action to take on national issues, and those nine years of … August 1966 Document 109 - G. H. Gool and J. A. La Guma, “Appeal of the National Liberation League for a National …

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 …

The Triumph of the Radicals, 1939-1946

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… with a slashing attack on the Bill and a militant call to action. Dr. Naicker, the president, made an equally bitter … law and 13 June was declared "Resistance Day". In an appeal, the NIC called upon all offices, shops and factories, … law and 13 June was declared "Resistance Day". In an appeal, the NIC called upon all offices, shops and factories, …

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