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The Life and Politics of Steve Biko by Yunus Momoniat, November 2014
Steve Biko was not alone in forging the Black Consciousness Movement, he was nevertheless its most prominent leader, who with others guided the movement of…
ArticleDefeat of the Liberation struggle
Following the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre, the Government declared a State of Emergency (SOE), in 83 magisterial districts – the first state of emergency…
Document 15 - ‘A document to create a climate of understanding’; Nelson Mandela to F. W. de Klerk
"Communique" by SASO, July 1969 For the first time after 1959, Non-White student leaders met at Stutterheim in July 1968. A need for contact, especially…
Keynote address on the launch of Mafika Gwala’s Collected Poems Howard College, UKZN, 6 October 2016 by Mandla Langa
“The ‘baasskap’ cookie must crumble” Mafika Pascal Gwala and the quest for a humane society If Mafika Pascal Gwala, the combative, quiet, loud, tender,…
ArticleNamibian Timeline
Late Pleistocene (Early and Middle Stone Age) 800 000 years Artefacts in a…
EventSouth West African People's Organisation (SWAPO) is founded to oppose South African rule
The South West African People's Organisation (SWAPO) was founded in Windhoek, South West Africa (presently Namibia) on 19 April 1960 by Herman Toivo Ya Toivo…
EventThe Black People’s Convention (BPC) holds its first National Congress
The Black People's Convention (BPC) held its first National Congress at Hammanskraal in December 1972, attended by approximately 200 African, Indian, and…
South African Students Organisation: Constitution and standing rules: adopted as revised and amended at the 2nd General Students Council, July 1971, Durban
South African Students' Organisation (SASO) amended Constitution
South African Students Organisation: Constitution and standing rules: adopted as revised and amended at the 2nd General Students Council, July 1971, Durban
South African Students' Organisation (SASO) amended Constitution
The Treason Trialists, 1956
Name Adams, Farid Ahmed Arenstein, Mrs. Jacqueline Asmal, Mohamed Suleman 'Bob' Baard, Mrs. Frances …
ArchivePress Statement concerning the transition in Mozambique: riots, rallies etc
A press statement issued by SASO on the independance of Mozambique
ArchiveSouth African Students Organisation: Execut
Minutes of the SASO Executive Council Meeting held in December 1971
EventAndre Botha, South Africa’s bodyboarding champion saves a life
Andre Botha won the Global Organisation of Bodyboarders World Tour Title in 1998, and in the next year the World Bodyboarding Championships at Banzai Pipeline…
South African Students Organisation estimate
Report includes a financial statement and supplementary notes to the 1970-1971 SASO budget
ArchiveSouth African Students Organisation: Community Development Project Proposals
SASO fundraising proposals for community development, literacy, student benefits and publications. (document incomplete)
ArchivePress release issued following the Mariannhill Conference held on 1-3 December 1968.
The press release provides reasons for establishing a national student organisation (SASO) South African Students Organisation..
Freedom struggles of the past: what can we learn from them to enhance grass roots involvement
A SASO memorandum for the Transvaal Regional Formation School, held at Turfloop, 21-22 September 1974
ArchiveFreedom struggles of the past: what can we learn from them to enhance grass roots involvement
A SASO memorandum for the Transvaal Regional Formation School, held at Turfloop, 21-22 September 1974
ArchiveReports presented at 3rd General Students Co
Reports of activities of SASO for the past year and plans proposed for the following year
ArchiveItll be a great day
Yellow border with title in black letters.Issued by the Black Sash. Black and white photo of children.
ArchiveThe South African Students Organisation: in detention for their country
This SASO memorandum contains the names and brief profiles of eight Black leaders banned for a five year period.
ArchiveCircular from N. Pityana to all SRCs and loc
A circular stating the facts surrounding the controversy between the South African Students' Organisation (SASO) and the Natal Indian Congress (NIC)
Letter from Steve Biko to SRC Presidents
Letter to student and other organisations outlining the historical background, structure and policy of the South African Students' Organisation (SASO)
ArchiveMinutes of meeting held to discuss the critical housing shortage in Grahamstown's townships
Extract from Minutes of a meeting held by Black Sash to discuss housing problems in Grahamstown's Coloured and Black residential townships
ArchivePolitical activists on death row in the Eastern Cape
Letter from Barbara Orpen, Research Convenor, Black Sash reporting on the latest developments on political activists on death row in the Eastern Cape
Letter from Neville Curtis to Steve Biko
The letter is an exchange of thoughts on the activities of both organisations and a discussion on possible co-operation between NUSAS and SASO.
Letter from Neville Curtis to Steve Biko
The letter is an exchange of thoughts on the activities of both organisations and a discussion on possible co-operation between NUSAS and SASO.
ArchiveLetter from Neville Curtis to Steve Biko
The letter is an exchange of thoughts on the activities of both organisations and a discussion on possible co-operation between NUSAS and SASO.
State of Emergency
Notice of public meeting at Central Methodist Hall, on Tuesday 6th August. Issued by Black Sash. List of speakers. Black and white poster.
Letter from Witvoet Mapapu to Priscilla Hall requesting for assistance to access his pension money
Letter from Witvoet Mapapu of Glanmore to Priscilla Hall of Black sash requesting for assistance in getting his pension money from the Ciskei government