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… at home and begins to agitate amongst the black community for full democratic rights. May, The Broome Commission is … The NIC sends a cable to the Government of India urging an appeal to the United Nations on behalf of the Indians in … Indian Youth Congress.  Zainab Asvat is the Chairperson. 1948 January, The CPSA, at its annual conference, decides to …

… the Mineworkers’ Strike in Johannesburg by collecting cash for victims injured after a heavy crackdown by the police. 1948 Govan Mbeki and Ma Mofokeng have their fourth child … reads a statement in London before a delegation of the United Nations Special Committee against apartheid. The …

… the Constitutional Assembly. However, the demand for a democratic constitutional dispensation was not new, and … which have retarded our progress'. He made a significant appeal for the unity of the African people: 'The demon of … signed in Washington D.C. on 1 January 1942. In 1948 the National Party (NP) came to power, introduced the …

… Nontsikelelo chose the name Albertina. 1936 Albertina left for Mariazell College in Matatiele in the Eastern Cape. … of supporting the family as the sole bread winner. 1948 The election victory of the Nationalist government … house arrest. 19 April, While awaiting the outcome of an appeal against a 6 year sentence, Walter Sisulu forfeited …

… were not the only people who sacrificed their own freedom for others. To read more about other remarkable South African … where Albertina Sisulu was the only women present. In 1948 she joined the ANC Women’s League and in the 1950s she … cells. But in 1963 while he was awaiting the outcome of an appeal against a 6 year sentence, Walter decided to forfeit …

… Gauteng Province. On 20 December 1991, the Convention for a Democratic South Africa (CODESA I) started its first … the Bophuthatswana government, the Transkei government, United People’s Front, Solidarity Party, Democratic Party … between  National Party  which ruled South Africa since 1948 to 1989 and  African National Congress  (ANC) which was …

… ‘employee’ was redefined to include all persons working for an employer. ”Racially mixed unions were allowed. … and specialized training in Cuba. The formation of the United Women's Organization in the Western Cape. This became … after the Supreme Court has, on 5 December 1980, ruled an appeal that his sentence should be suspended except for …

… to rejuvenate the organisation. He gives the go-ahead for the forma­tion of the Congress Youth League. Moses … and discrimination. He spent six years at Wits, from 1943 -1948, but, owing to the dire circumstances under which he … till 1949. 7 July, General elections are held with the United Party, under General Jan Smuts winning a majority of …

… to launch a campaign against these measures and to work for seizure of political power by all means at our disposal, … world. This is illustrated by the last resolution of the United Nations to impose sanctions on South Africa, by the … the advanced stage of guerrilla warfare. We once more appeal for unity of all African political organisations …

… investigate what bodies and organisations were responsible for these acts. The mandate was extended to include an … One black was killed in the town of Klerksdorp and the United Kingdom Embassy in Pretoria was attacked. 11 February, … of the police in this situation". It also made "an urgent appeal to the parties concerned to seek a mechanism that will …

… detention and imprisonment of their leaders and members. For instance, the early Poqo Trials, Rivonia trial, the … Attempts to bring the PAC and ANC together by forming a united front failed. In exile, the Anti Apartheid Movement … Africans to protest against pass laws. He refuses to appeal, and refuses the aid of an attorney, on the grounds …

… two boys to receive a first-class pass) and sport (played for first cricket team, and scrum-half for the second and … the Communist Party, trade unions and Guardian newspaper. 1948 February, Bram acts as a junior to Harold Hanson in a … 15 October, Bram presents the application for leave to appeal in the Bayer case. 19 October, The Privy Council …

… fund’s most significant contribution was made. IDAF paid for the legal defence of hundreds of people accused of trying … of apartheid such as the Anti-Apartheid Movement and the United Nations Special Committee Against Apartheid. What … He was sentenced to 54 months on Robben Island. On appeal in the Supreme Court, his sentence was reduced to …

… was also the first time that the prize was awarded purely for the advancement of human rights. Luthuli's Nobel Prize … policies must take account of it". Between 1910 and 1948, successive South African Governments had steadily … Every Voter from the African National Congress, April 1958 Appeal for action against apartheid - Joint statement by …

… was the formation of the Pact Government in which the push for independence from Britain was becoming strong. In 1923 … won the 1929 election five years later. He realised that united Blacks posed a threat to White minority rule in South … Africa. This was the organisation that would later win the 1948 elections and formally institutionalise Apartheid. …

… is ‘ANC – People’s Revolutionary Movement and Agent for Change’. To read the reports of the National General … click here . 29 September, Nelson Mandela addresses the United Nations Security Council on the Arusha Peace Process. … and his desire to spend more time with his family. His appeal: ‘don’t call me, I will call you’ 14 July, Graca …

… Trading (Transvaal) Act is passed. It extends the 1939 law for two years but makes some concessions based on the Feetham … (NIC) sends a cable to the government of India urging an appeal to the United Nations on behalf of the Indians in … 13 December, The Transvaal Indian Organisation is formed. 1948 The Basic Policy of the ANCYL, which emphasises the new …

… social, economic and political mechanisms of everyday life for 37 years - the apartheid government, under PW Botha , … the world. One of the most prominent organisations was the United Democratic Front (UDF), which was established on 23 … persons without a warrant and without the prospect of appeal or representation.  These powers were enforced under …

… at peaceful demonstrators in Sharpeville against Pass Laws for Africans: 69 men, women and children are killed and about … of Africans to urge the repeal of pass laws. He refuses to appeal, and refuses the aid of an attorney, on the grounds … in the National Party programme since it came to power in 1948. 5 February, A white family is savagely killed in their …

… Bismarck chairs the Berlin Conference to stem the scramble for Africa. Only Morocco, Ethiopia, and Liberia are … lead to riots, resulting in numerous deaths. United Nation is formed in San Francisco. October 15-21, … Sekoto leaves South Africa and goes into exile in France. 1948 Afrikaner National Party, under the leadership of Daniel …

… Bismarck chairs the Berlin Conference to stem the scramble for Africa. Only Morocco, Ethiopia, and Liberia are … demonstrations lead to riots, resulting in numerous deaths United Nation is formed in San Francisco 15-21 October, Fifth … Sekoto leaves South Africa and goes into exile in France 1948 Afrikaner National Party, under the leadership of Daniel …

… The ACO also proposes the return of the death penalty for crimes including murder (which, in ACO’s view, includes … to win “coloured” votes in previous elections — making its appeal to this demographic with the “too black under … drawn the defections of at least 18 ANC councillors. United Democratic Movement Bantu Holomisa’s UDM fared …

… Rustenburg officially founded as administrative centre for surrounding region 1852 17-19 March, a full … Reformed or Gereformeerde Church), also known as the United Church. 1888 22 March, The first telegraph line … established. 1940 Rustenburg Platinum Mines established. 1948 The Nationalist Party comes to power and begins to …

… begin to rise sharply, making it even more difficult for workers to survive on low wages. Spontaneous strikes … to power of the National Party for the sixth time since 1948, but with a reduced majority. There is an overall swing … to five years’ imprisonment with a grant of leave to appeal. The sentence is followed by wide-spread criticism and …

… council sets aside 15 17 4 to employ 17 adults Indians for 28 days labour at a rate of 8 d. per day. 1862 The … country the task of mobilising the people into a powerful united front against Nationalist Apartheid policies … said. “The occasion, we feel, calls for protests, and we appeal to the non-white population and to all democrats to …

… in the 'North' has a huge impact on what happens here. For this section, it is important to understand the … (UDHR) was adopted by the United Nations Organisation in 1948. It is the basis for human rights protection and … time one could remain in jail before losing their right of appeal. On one occasion, as the Riders entered the Montgomery …

… as a response to pressure from the Congress Alliance for unions to formally adopt the 1955 Freedom Charter . Many … However, with the rise to power of the National Party in 1948 it became clear that major concessions would only be … largely be achieved through the ANC’s creation of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in 1983. The UDF would serve to …

… He eventually sought political exile in Europe and the United States. [1] During his time in exile, Ibrahim found … musical ability and commercial success to become a voice for the oppressed people in South Africa. Through his … in his music.” [8] This combination allowed Ibrahim to appeal to a variety of people. Abdullah Ibrahim has stated …

… armed resistance in South Africa.” 28 March, The ANC calls for a nation-wide strike in protest of the Sharpeville … and Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr issue a joint statement ‘ Appeal for Action Against Apartheid ’. 28 December, Winnie … brief court appearance the men are freed and taken by the United National Independence Party (UNIP) to the border with …

… Banners written Pan africanist slogans such as Africa for the Africans, Cape to Cairo, Morocco to Madagascar, ‘Izwe … offices in Johannesburg are closed. May, The South African United Front (SAUF) is formally launched in London. The SAUF … of David Sibeko. The sentence is reduced to 10 years on appeal. 1980 Maake address PAC members in Dar-es-Salaam at …