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… was born in 1914. He was a businessman and he joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1937. He was chairman of …

… for a law degree. He subsequently became a lecturer in the African Studies department. While he was at UCT he came under … Africa, and a former Central Committee member of the South African Communist Party (SACP) .  However, Brooks’ political … of South Africa (LPSA) and was later recruited into the African Resistance Movement (ARM) which was formed by members …

… A colossal figure amongst South African choral music composers and directors, Professor James … through UNISA) before achieving his MA and PhD degrees in African languages and linguistics at the University of the … Selection of the first National Choral Festival of the African Teachers Association of South Africa (ATASA), which …

… from 1951 until 1954. Letlaka was a prominent in the early African National Congress Youth League, he later emerged as a … he was a key figure in the informal Africanist Bureau of African Nationalism. While practicing as a lawyer in the eastern … From Protest to challenge: A documentary History of African Politics in South Africa: 1882-1964, Vol.4 Political …

… Born 1925. Factory worker. Joined  African National Congress  in 1949 and during the  Defiance …

… later taught boot making. Dhlwati was a secretary of the  African National Congress  (ANC) in the Western Cape in the …

… (UDF) member.  He left South Africa in 1985 to join the African National Congress (ANC) and mKhonto we Sizwe (MK), … day. The VDF called for reinforcements from the then South African Defence Force (SADF) and helicopter gunships were … who were killed in various battles against the then South African Defence Force between 1978 and 1988, were also handed …

… by Doctor Bokwe (Dr. “RT”), who was the incumbent African National Congress (ANC) Treasurer of the Cape … Bokwe’s speech that inspired Mbali to resolve joining the African National Congress (ANC). After completing his matric … employment. Later in the year he found work atat the South African Co-operative Creameries Agency (Sacca) as a ‘Delivery …

… The aim of the African Women's Organisation is to rally African women under the banner of African Nationalism and to educate women socially, politically, and … PAC’s African Women’s Organisation …

… as a labourer. He was a member of the Newclare branch of African National Congress which he joined during the Defiance …

… General Secretary. Jim also held a position in the South African Communist party and the African National Congress. He is now the Secretary of the … for NUMSA when it was expelled from the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in November 2014. In 2015 he …

… sanctions against South Africa was initiated at the All-African Peoples ’ Conference in Accra, Ghana 1958. The … racial policies at the time. At the same conference, the African National Congress (ANC) also called for the … (NP supporters). Many countries started boycotting South African products, forcing the United Nations (UN) to call for …

… Allan Kirkland Soga was among the founding members of the  African National Congress  (ANC) in 1912, he was the youngest son of Tiyo Soga, the first African in South Africa to be ordained a minister. His mother …

… Island. It is here, where he would become a member of the African National Congress (ANC). After his release on 20 … Elizabeth Youth Congress to becoming a branch of the South African Youth Congress. Xego left his position as Deputy …

… Born in 1926, Masemola worked as a clerk. He joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1949 and helped to steer …

… In honour of Suzman’s immense contribution to South African politics, Menell initiated the publication of a … trustees, the treasurer of the Medical Education for South African Blacks (MESAB), a member of the Broadcasting … in 1959 and is widely recognised as a key event in African jazz history. Furthermore, it was during this time …

… received his baronetcy in 1912, served briefly as South African High Commissioner in London in 1914 and in Botha's … he was admitted as an advocate in 1937 in the South African Supreme Court. His career was interrupted by the … General Smuts had been ousted from office by Afrikaner nationalism. Dr DF Malan's NP captured power in 1948 and …

… he was fifteen, while distributing leaflets of the South African Congress of Trade Unions (SACTU), on the charge of … in 1981, led a very successful boycott against the South African Indian Council (SAIC) elections, a puppet body set up … vice-chairperson of the Gandhi Centenary Committee 2005, African National Congress National Sol Plaatje Award for Best …

… Driefontein and Daggakraal farms were bought by the South African Native Farmers’ Association (SANFA) in 1912, just … of Pixley ka Isaka Seme – a founding member of the South African Native National Congress (SANNC – later renamed  the African National Congress – ANC – in 1923) and its first …

… David Bruce received a call-up notice from the South African Defence Force (SADF) in July 1987. His choices were … SADF as a statement against racism.” Bruce, a White South African who refused military service on the grounds that it … a law requiring young White men to serve in the South African Defence Force (SADF).The crowd broke into “Nkosi …

… Council (SSRC) and the General Secretary of the South African Students Movement (SASM) – making her the only woman … Programme in Southern Africa, as well as the South African Council of Churches has all added to the wealth of … she paved the way for the establishment of the South African Grant Association (SAGA). For many years, Mkhabela …

… to South Africa. In 1943, critical of the inaction of the  African National Congress's  (ANC's) leaders, he campaigned … the young militants. Instead, he became a founder of the African Democratic Party in September 1943 and its secretary. … From Protest to challenge: A documentary History of African Politics in South Africa: 1882-1964, Vol.4 Political …

… Brigade into peace talks with their counterparts in the African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL) in a bid to … Africa. Gastrow S. 1995. “Who's Who in South African Politics Number 5”. Johannesburg: Ravan Press. …

… together with Bandile Ketelo and Mgcini Mali to join the African National Congress’s (ANC) military wing, uMkhonto …

… in the  Defiance Campaign  and was a member of the  African National Congress  (ANC) between 1954-1956 and …

… Born in 1923, Mati worked as a clerk. He joined the African National Congress in 1946. He was active in the 1949 …

… now Eastern Cape], Lengisi later moved to  East London African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) leader.  In … attend any meetings he was reportedly seen speaking to two African National Congress (ANC) members at an ANC conference …

… also served as the Publicity and Information Secretary the African National Congress (ANC) of the Itsoseng Branch up to …

… and in 1952 joined the liberation struggle. She joined the African National Congress (ANC) and became the ANC Women’s …

… Dlomo joined the African National Congress (ANC ) at Chesterville in Durban … Mxenge  and others began discussion on reviving the  South African Congress of Trade Unions  (SACTU). In 1972 he left … Swaziland. As a result of the pressure applied by South African authorities on the Swaziland government, Dlomo, Mbeki …