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The Rise of Women’s Trade Unionism in South Africa by Peter LaNasa
This article was written by Peter LaNasa and forms part of the SAHO and Southern Methodist University partnership project Abstract: This essay discusses…
Organisations involved in the Women’s struggle, 1900-1994
ArticleWomen, employment and the changing economic scene, 1920s
… such as Charlotte Maxeke , the leader of the Bantu Women's League (BWL), also had close links with the Industrial and … enlightened and cautious,…
Message to the Rally to Relaunch the ANC Women's League by O. R. Tambo, Durban, 9 August 1990
… the relaunch of the African National Congress Women's League. I should have been with you, but even though I cannot … of our people will become possible. For…
BiographyThembi Shange Nobadula
… A stalwart of the African National Congress (ANC) and the liberation movement, Thembi Shange Nobadula was … six years they endured living separately. Working…
The womens charter
… with black lettering. 1984 Year of the women. Copy of The Womens' Charter. … The womens charter …
BiographyElizabeth "Rocky" Mafekeng
… joined the Paarl branch of the African National Congress (ANC). She thus became actively involved politics to fight … rose to the position of National Vice…
ArchiveANC Takes A Stand On Women’s Liberation by SPEAK, 1985 – 1990, Johannesburg
… ANC Takes A Stand On Women’s Liberation by SPEAK, 1985 – …
ArchiveMarch 8: International Womens Day
… white poster. Photograph of a woman with her fist raised. ANC Women's League poster. … March 8: International Womens Day …
BiographyJean Sinclair
… and established the Women’s Defence of the Constitution League (Black Sash) in 1955, of which she became the first … to symbolise the “death” of the…
Rejuvenation of the ANC and intensification of the struggle 1940s
… the new president of the African National Congress (ANC), and a period of greater action was introduced. Xuma was … people. He managed to streamline the…
”Basic Policy of Congress Youth League.’ Manifesto issued by the National Executive Committee of the ANC Youth League, 1948
… ”Basic Policy of Congress Youth League.’ Manifesto issued by the National Executive Committee of the ANC Youth League, 1948 …
EventInaugural Women’s Legacy Dialogue
The Inaugural Women’s Legacy Dialogue took place on 13 August 2010 in the Sandton Sun Hotel, Johannesburg. The event was in context with Women’s month. The…
Liberation League Acfivities", Soufh African Worker, 17April 1937
… Liberation League Acfivities", Soufh African Worker, 17April 1937 …
Document 47" International Communist League Formed in South Africa",
… Document 47" International Communist League Formed in South Africa", …
ArticleAfrican National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) Timeline 1944-2011
… African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) Timeline 1944-2011 …
ArticleWomen and The Food and Canning Workers’ Union
The fruit-canning industry in South Africa can be traced to the late nineteenth century, when the first jam factories opened in Paarl and Stellenbosch in the…
BiographySelloane Ethel Leisa
… struggle. She joined the African National Congress (ANC) in the early 1940s and became a member of the African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL) …
BiographyOlive Peace Landman
… End High, leaving there in 1964. Olive joined the Teachers League of South Africa as soon as she qualified as a teacher. … in Cape Town [ix] and Tanzania…
ArticleANC Policy Documents
… The ANC Policy Conference is where a range of topics affecting … ANC Policy Documents …
ArticleANC and the early development of apartheid 1948-1950s
… the policy of apartheid. The African National Congress (ANC) reacted immediately to the government’s increased … related transgressions. The African National…
Socialist League
… Socialist League …
BiographyMary Thipe
… struggle. She joined the African National Congress (ANC) and became the ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) vice-chairperson in the Cato Manor region. She … ticle…
ArchiveWomens charter for a better future
… ANC Women's League black and white poster. … Womens charter for a better future …
ArchiveWomens oppression
… Womens oppression …
Womens Charter
… Womens Charter …
Womens Charter
… Womens Charter …
ArchiveWomens Charter
… Womens Charter …
ArchiveWomens health
… Womens health …
Ruth Alexander
… mutual involvement in the Cape Women’s Enfranchisement League (WEL) , with Alexander giving speeches at various WEL … powerful 1917 letter in which she…