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… 1917 Labour organiser, Henry Selby Msimang, leads a strike of municipal workers in Bloemfontein, for which he was …

… and forty-three political prisoners began a hunger strike on Robben Island demanding their release in order to … rallies, work stoppages and threats of a crippling general strike, until the Government agrees to terms for the creation … July, ANC President Nelson Mandela states that a general strike would go ahead, and that the aim of the mass protest …

… against the militant blacks (Wells 1993:73-74). A general strike then followed, continuing until January 1930. The … protests from the women, but also because of the threat of strike action from their working husbands (Wells 1993: 66-67; …

… Union of South Africa (EAWUSA). During the very bitter strike actions embarked on by these unions, the publications … came to Britain to solicit solidarity support for the MAWU strike, the publications used their contacts in Socialist …

… 23 August to coincide with the first day of a general strike called by the SSRC in Johannesburg. The demonstration … to most of the calls for action. Even a call for a strike in mid- September (which will be discussed in Chapter … was seldom any follow-up to an initial demonstration or strike. The heavy concentration of schools in the Reserves …

… 1920 The Native Affairs Act The ANC supports the militant strike by African mineworkers in 1920. The Black (Native) … successful completion of the course. 40 000 African miners strike on the Reef and in Port Elizabeth 21 people are killed … young son, Nelson Mandela . February, African mineworkers strike on the Witwatersrand. February, The Asiatic Inquiry …

… from doing skilled jobs [43] . Despite the fact that the strike was defeated, it had the consequence of forcing the … the wages of all its employees, white employees went on a strike and their wages were never reduced and Black workers’ own were reduced [47] . After the successful strike of white workers and after their unions gained …

… in place and in May 1918 Black workers embarked on strike action against low wages, poor housing and Passes. The … In May 1918 Black workers across the country went on strike against low wages, poor housing and Passes for men. …

… National Native Congress (SANNC) helps to organise a strike of more than 40 000 African mineworkers on the …

… two weeks. Ninety five percent of the workforce goes on strike. PAC youth takes control of the Cape Town townships of … of Cape Town, Joost de Blank 29 May, Nation-wide general strike. It is reported that only 10-15 % of the labour force joins the strike. In Johannesburg, however, there was high African …

… stands accused of involvement in the African Mineworkers Strike , even though Bram was not in Johannesburg during the strike. 1947 26 August, Stands trial with 49 others for involvement in the African Mineworkers strike. All are charged under the Riotous Assemblies Act . …

… successful completion of the course. 40 000 African miners strike on the Reef and in Port Elizabeth 21 people are killed … is aimed at the African people'. May, An effective protest strike of Coloured people, supported by Africans and Indians, …

… the aftermath of the events of 21 March, there was a mass strike in the Peninsula for the abolition of passes and … passes throughout the country on 25 March 1960. A strike ensued which disrupted economic activity in Cape Town …

… introduced their Programme of Action in 1949, supporting strike action, protests and other forms of non-violent …

… the rebel bases across the border including a retaliatory strike into Zambia which forced the Zambians to be more …

… mutiny" where part of the Sierra Leone Battalion went on strike as the economic conditions in the Protectorate …

… conditions at every opportunity, and frequently went on strike. Selected days of political significance became dates …

… of this Act. The CPNU on the other hand, trying to strike a compromise to protect Coloured business and property …

… that same month workers of Spekham food products went on strike at Stikland Cape Town demanding better wages and … legal rights. It was made illegal for African workers to strike. Throughout the 1950s the government squeezed out the …

… from the Orlando West Junior School in Soweto went on strike and boycotted classes. By 16 June, their rebellion …

… the African Mineworkers Union (AMU) went on a historic strike in 1946 reputed to have been a key factor in the …

… and forty-three political prisoners began a hunger strike on Robben Island demanding their release in order to … and peaceful protest. 3 August, A forty-eight-hour strike and a week of mass action to demand a multiracial … alliance releases a press statement on the success of the strike. 13 August, The ANC issues a statement explaining why …

… in Namibia. September, 2000 stevedores threaten to strike if their wages are not raised. David Hemson, a student … November, 2000 Ovambo contract labourers in Windhoek strike for higher wages. There is increased interest by the … North (Turfloop) fails. Every major Black campus endorses strike action. Their grievances go beyond the Turfloop …

… I’Ons visits Port Elizabeth. 9 November, The first strike recorded in the Cape takes place when a group of … and demand higher wages. In June 1852 they again go on strike, following the proclamation of a new town regulation … Union under the leadership of Masabalala threaten to strike over higher wages. During the course of a meeting held …

… students at the Kilnerton training centre went on a hunger strike ‘for more food’.” During the 1930s there are fewer …

… child Moeletsi. 1946 Govan Mbeki supports the Mineworkers’ Strike in Johannesburg by collecting cash for victims injured … 1959 Thabo Mbeki's schooling is interrupted by a student strike and completes his studies at home. Thabo Mbeki writes …

… and a magistrate’s court. This was followed by huge strike on 15 -16 September where an estimated 200,000 …

… to read words into the statute would be better than to strike down the problematic section. The words "or partner in …