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… operations of the ANC’s military wing, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK).  The PAC’s Poqo on the other hand did not hesitate to … and imprison hundreds and probably thousands of ANC, MK, PAC and Poqo operatives. The laws, applied in a range of …

… his participation and leadership in Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK), as well as in the formation of other united front … National Congress (ANC) leaders and uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) recruits travelled abroad, to mobilise international … that generation, and one of a number who joined the ANC, MK and in due course the SACP. The thrust of the paper is to …

… Congress (ANC) and a senior officer in Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK). According to Lalla, in his amnesty request, this bomb …

… with sabotage and recruiting members for uMkhonto weSizwe (MK). Gwala was sent to Robben Island prison. In 1972 he was …

… – and thus Umkhonto we Sizwe , the Spear of the Nation (MK), was founded by members of the ANC and SACP . Nelson … the political policies of the ANC it was agreed that MK would be a separate organisation. This was to ensure that … of the Communist Party cell I was in - and now underground MK meetings. In COD I was one of a few older members who …

… Today I cannot but recall many very special and personal memories of the numerous ways in which the Fund was able to …

… should be seen as a challenge to readers to collect the memories of others who participated in the struggle, who …

… adopt the armed struggle. It established uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) as the nucleus of a national liberation army. MK announced its existence with a number of nationally … of detention without trial and arrested members of the MK leadership in 1963. Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Govan …

… adopt the armed struggle. It established uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) as the nucleus of a national liberation army. MK announced its existence with a number of nationally … of detention without trial and arrested members of the MK leadership in 1963. Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Govan …

… (New York: Cambridge University Press, 1990). Barrell, H., MK. The ANC's Armed Struggle (Johannesburg: Penguin, 1990) … or Death. Statement on occasion of the 25th anniversary of MK', in Dawn, Souvenir Issue 25th Anniversary of MK, n.d. [circa 1986], in App/A/DocA1. ANC NEC, `Political …

… the weapons were being used by former Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) soldiers to commit bank robberies. The South African …

… the founding of the military wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK), due to his passive approach to political activism. …

… aimed at ending the violence. 9 August, Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK), the military wing of the ANC, holds its first conference … appoints Ronnie Kasrils as Deputy Defence Minister, and MK chief of staff Siphiwe Nyanda SANDF first Black chief of staff. Seven former MK members are appointed generals. 18 August, President …

… Luthuli articulated the letter and spirit of MK, using an isiZulu analogy that uma isitha sikulandela size … from the onset, the movement decided that in the course of MK operations, there must be an avoidance of loss of life, … that Chief Luthuli was never meant to become the face of MK. Comrade Nelson Mandela was then appointed to lead MK as …

… will always hold a special place in the history of MK, given that this was the very first group of combatants to … in the name of uMkhonto we Sizwe. They believed in the MK Manifesto, and its timeless declaration, which included … trailblazers was Vuyisile Mini. Part of the first group of MK combatants to be hanged in 1964, together with Zinakile …

… top commanders of the ANC's armed wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK), say Zuma's administration also demotes opponents and … was to unmask informants and traitors within the ANC and MK, wielding the resources of the ANC secret police, known as … to ensure compliance and loyalty," Siphiwe Nyanda, a top MK commander and communications minister fired by Zuma in …

… by the gun, our people remain determined to be free. The MK cadres crushed to death by a Casspir flattening their …

… that joined the ANC’s military wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) who made an early return as trained cadres, attacking key …

… by the gun, our people remain determined to be free. The MK cadres crushed to death by a Casspir flattening their …

… by uMkhonto we Sizwe (Spear of the Nation), also known as MK, which was the armed wing of the African National Congress …

… left an everlasting impression and kindled the fondest memories. I shall forever treasure it. I shall always imagine …

… struggle against racist apartheid rule. It remains in our memories and spurs us on to help lighten the plight of our … retire to the peace of the village of my birth, the memories of your friendship will enrich my days. And I shall …

… the inquest into his death. Salim Essop recounted painful memories of the torture he endured in the hands of the …

… Helen's tombstone. It is not a moment to rekindle old memories and re-live history. But I felt I would be failing …

… honour you bestow on me, naturally brings gushing back the memories of my own youth from a humble village, in search of …

… when you leave tomorrow, you will take with you positive memories and images of your South African experience. I thank …

… December, Following the first acts of Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) sabotage, Kathrada is placed under a 13-hour-day house … Town where he spends several weeks. Kathrada is one of MK’s earliest recruits even before the official launch of MK on 16 December 1961.  He is a member of the Regional …