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South African Constitution 1996
… of generations of anti-apartheid freedom fighters and democrats who had fought for the principle that South African … Unity Movements 10 point program of…
ArticleThe Freedom Charter Campaign
… The adoption of the Freedom Charter by the Congress of the People was widely recognised both in South … of major political significance. In his message to…
ArticleYusuf Dadoo Timeline: 1950 - 1959
… prior to its dissolution. February, At an African National Congress (ANC) meeting of 10 000 people, at Newtown Market … call for a general strike. The…
ArticleChief Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli timeline 1800 - 1967
… Luthuli, is involved in the founding of the Natal Native Congress 1908 Mtonya Luthuli and the young Albert Luthuli … Blaauwbosch, Natal. 1919 The South…
ArticleUnited Women’s Organisation (UWO)
… instance, Amy Thornton a white woman who a member of the Congress of Democrats (COD) who was banned for her political activities …
Indian South Africans timeline 1950-1959
… he encountered in his discussions with African National Congress (ANC) branches in Natal. ” Some took pride in the … 9 July, Chief Luthuli opened the South…
ArticleThe South African Coloured People’s Organisation (SACPO)
… The SACPO also collaborated with the African National Congress (ANC) in its campaign against Apartheid . James la … in 1953 to invite other political…
ArticleANC and the early development of apartheid 1948-1950s
… to introduce the policy of apartheid. The African National Congress (ANC) reacted immediately to the government’s … and other related transgressions. The…
ArticleTreason Trial 1956 - 1961
… in peoples' minds as to why the government had allowed the Congress of the People in 1955, to take place. In 1956, their question was answered when 156…
ArticleuMkhonto weSizwe (MK)
… (MK) was launched as an armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC). The formation of the MK Umkhonto weSizwe … to the white minority government. The…
ArticleA tribute to a great struggle stalwart Paul David by Siva Naidoo
… Council of Sport (NACOS) and convened the National Sports Congress. Paul joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1959 in the prime of his youth. He…
ArticleSouth African General Elections 2019 - List of Political Parties
… giving it three seats in the National Assembly. African Congress of Democrats No information is available. Confusingly, there is … opposition party of the…
ArticleFederation of South African Women by Skylar Jayes
… Council (ANC) Women’s League, the Coloured Peoples’ Congress, the Congress of Democrats, and the Food and Canning Workers’ Union were major …
ArticleNational and Provincial Elections - 2024 - South Africa
… The eleven parties to the GNU include the African National Congress (ANC), Democratic Alliance (DA), Patriotic Alliance … Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), Good…
ArticleDecember 16, the reflection of a changing South African heritage
… of the armed struggle by the ANC The African National Congress (ANC), (together with the South African Communist Party (SACP) , the South African Indian…
ArticleDr G M 'Monty' Naicker - Timeline
… in terms of which the then leaders of the Natal Indian Congress, A.I. Kajee and P.R. Pather, undertook on behalf of … programme of complete equality and…
ArticleSouth African Constitution: The Bill of Rights
… the ANC, in conjunction with the South African Indian Congress , the South African Congress of Democrats and the Coloured People's Congress , decided to ……
ArticleRuth First timeline 1925-2012
… born. 1953 First is a founder member of the South African Congress of Democrats (COD). First becomes the editor of Fighting Talk , … wing journal. 1955…
ArticleGeneral South African History Timeline: 1950s
… 1950 - 1960 In Fietas, Johannesburg, the Transvaal Indian Congress (TIC) initiates and implements the 'Decade of … Peter Mda as the new president of African…
ArticleNelson Mandela Timeline 1950-1959
… the Communist Party of South Africa, the African National Congress (ANC) and the Transvaal Indian Congress (TIC) jointly organised a 'Defend Free Speech ……
ArticleThe History of May Day in South Africa
… forced by the regime to dissolve, and the African National Congress (ANC) took over the planning for a ‘Day of Mourning’ … groups under the leadership of the…
ArticleThe 1956 Women’s March, Pretoria, 9 August
… by Robert Resha of the ANC and Norman Levy of the Congress of Democrats (COD). The plan was to consult with local leaders … the African women wore…
ArticleDefiance Campaign timeline 1948-1952
… , A new leadership nurtured in the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) comes into power in the African National Congress (ANC) . ANCYL leaders…
ArticleOn Trial: State versus Abram Fischer and Thirteen Others by Norman Levy
… a troubled person who had found recognition and respect in Congress, the trade unions and the SACP, to which he devoted … of the liberation movement to…
ArticleLesotho Timeline
… (23 seats) loses the January election to the Basutoland Congress Party (BCP, 36 seats); King Moshoeshoe II is sent … February. Prime Minister Ntsu Mokhehle…
ArticleSouth African Coloured People Organisation (SACPO)
… People's Organisation (SACPO) later Coloured People Congress (CPC) in 1953. SACPO managed to forge a political … cooperation with other liberation movements…
ArticleLiberal Party of South Africa (LPSA)
… was met by strong opposition from the African National Congress (ANC), South African Communist Party (SACP), the South African Indian Congress (SAIC), the…
ArticleSouth African Communist Party (SACP)
… relationships it maintained was with the African National Congress (ANC). Although the relationship was based on a … during this period that the CPSA and the…
ArticleUnited Democratic Front timeline 1983-1990
… to the need for unity in struggle through which all democrats, regardless of race, religion or colour, shall take … of members from the Transvaal TASC, the…
ArticleGrey Street Complex timeline 1800-1999
… Indian Committee, Durban is formed. 1894 The Natal Indian Congress is established. 1897 14 September, The Saint Aidan’s … opened with the help of funds…