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… the true significance of the decisions that the National Party government was obliged to take, relating to the … people, as well as the other organised formations of the democratic movement which played a central role in the … we are today. We refer here specifically to the United Democratic Front and its affiliates, the Congress of South …

… forthcoming elections in December. One of the parties, the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance, was a multi-racial moderate party that came into existence to fulfill the independence … Convention. Although led by a White, Dirk Mudge, the party enjoyed strong support among the Herero people in …

… Kwazulu homeland claims that attacks by Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) men on United Democratic Front UDF (UDF) family members were self-defence. This was despite the fact that they were not party to any attack against the IFP. Close to 150 people had …

… The National Party (NP) government put its revised constitutional … proposals on the table during the Convention for Democratic South Africa (CODESA) discussions. The proposals … All participants in CODESA except the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) objected to the government proposals. Though the …

… day twenty five years ago, the South African Communist Party (SACP) secretary-general, Chris Thembisile Hani also … linked to co-conspirator Clive Derby-Lewis, a Conservative Party (CP) Member of Parliament (MP)and his wife Gaye. During … ANC and popular communist leader on the eve of the first democratic elections in South Africa fuelled fears of …

… National Congress (ANC) and the South African Communist Party (SACP). His position as a guard for a security company … Shilowa was elected the Vice Chairperson of the United Democratic Front (UDF) on the Witwatersrand. He went on to … in December 2008. He has since been expelled from the party following accusations of mismanaging parliamentary …

… jobs. Opposition parties also raised their discontent. The Democratic Party claimed that the budget made provision for high taxes, …

… in downtown Johannesburg, where Nelson Mandela planned the Democratic takeover of the South African Government, has been … that threatened to undo preparations for the first Democratic Elections.  The now dilapidated high-rise, which … Shell House the ideal home. The ANC, the ruling Political Party in South Africa, now has its Headquarters at Luthuli …

… of the freedom struggle against the National Party government in the 1980s. This decade witnessed an … was organised by the Vaal Civic Association, a United Democratic Front (UDF) affiliate to protest the increased … system broke down, people established their own democratic structures, street committees and people's courts, …

… and several injured, was launched on the house of United Democratic Front (UDF) activist Bheki Ntuli. Groenewald was … with other members of the SADF and Inkatha Freedom Party members such as M.Z. Khumalo. …

… was prominent in the establishment of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the mid-1980s. The formation of … to spearhead the struggle. On the night of the farewell party he drew up a petition and set up a temporary committee. … The NIC was also a founding member of the United Democratic Front (UDF), and remained an affiliate until the …

… Increased pressure inside South Africa by the United Democratic Front (UDF) and later the Mass Democratic Movement (MDM) particularly in the townships, … call for his release by China, publicized in the Communist Party organ, the People’s Daily. In addition, an appeal …

… General Secretary of the South African Communist Party,  Comrade Blade Nzimande;  Comrades` delegates to the … Alliance, continue to be a key pillar of our national democratic revolution in post-apartheid South Africa. The … a vehicle for the propagation of racism and fascism. Our democratic perspectives impose these obligations on us". This …

… states”. However, with the rise to power of the National Party in 1948 it became clear that major concessions would … be achieved through the ANC’s creation of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in 1983. The UDF would serve to unify … issues and building strong, worker controlled, democratic union affiliates. COSATU was formed to unify a …

… Fighting between Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) supporters …

… in the Republic of South Africa, has rightly shocked the democratic world and us, its victims. The far-reaching and … in 1910 and even during the 14 tragic years of Nationalist Party rule. Its provisions go far beyond the legitimate peacetime security requirement in truly democratic countries. Though this may be cold comfort, it is …

… racist government. In elections held in 1948, the National Party seized power and set in motion plans to implement … set up to look into bus fares. 26 September , The African Democratic Party (ADP) is launched by, amongst others, Paul Mosaka, Self Mampuru and Dan Koza . It has a social-democratic programme and hopes to provide an alternative to …

… who documented the violence between the United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) in the townships between 1990 and 1994. Bernard …

… political uncertainty for de Klerk and his ruling National Party. The release of Nelson Mandela from prison and the … a climate conducive to negotiations that will lead to democratic, non-racial South Africa.  Nelson Mandela was in … political violence between the ANC and Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) supporters led to the deaths of 4 000 blacks over …

… National Congress (ANC), the South Africa Communist Party (SACP) and other liberation movements. Following the … in the negotiations and withdrew from the Congress for a Democratic South Africa (CODESA). At the time, it was said … government colluding with members of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) to destabilise the country and disrupt the …

… From: The South African Communist Party In Exile 1963 - 1990 The 1980s were the culmination of … These developments, including the emergence of the United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Congress of South African … this deepened even further with the emergence of the Mass Democratic Movement (MDM) in the form of the United …

… Africa can heave a collective sigh of relief that its democratic elections produced an outcome which closely … government of national unity which allows the National Party to play a role of power sharing for a 5-year period … headlong and irrepressible run-up to South Africa's first democratic elections. But although the structures have …

… of the African National Congress decided to suspend his party's participation in the Convention for Democratic South Africa (Codesa) . Codesa was at the time …

… African National Congress (ANC), South African Communist Party (SACP) and Congress of South African Trade Union … The resolution was adopted after the Convention for Democratic South Africa (CODESA) negotiations at World Trade …

… Former State President and National Party leader Frederik Willem de Klerk delivers his farewell … with Nelson Mandela, pioneered South Africa into a new democratic dispensation. Click here to read more. Source: …

… on this day. The strike was initiated by the Communist Party of South Africa (CPSA), which was active in … members of the District Committee of the Communist Party in Johannesburg. They were subsequently convicted and … raided throughout the country, only ceased with the new democratic dispensation in 1994. The most profound result of …

… and his immense contribution to the creation of a democratic South Africa, Shirish was awarded the National …

… implemented in practice which was enforced by the National Party (NP) when they won the election. The focus of this … the thirty fundamental rights that form the basis for a democratic society. Definition of racism According to the … the International Socialist League (ISL), the Social Democratic Federation, the Durban Marxist Club, the Cape …