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… pursue. This policy, although not undeviatingly observed al all times, has nevertheless been the means of raising us … asking the Transvaal Government to give the mines forced labour, as was done in 1897, that the dominance of the … race is to be maintained, or by introducing Chinese labour under conditions differing little from those of …

… to immediately release the Chairman of the Coloured Labour Party, the Rev. Allan Hendrickse.   In the late 1970s the Coloured Labour Party strengthened its position by forging an alliance … 29 August 2012]| South African History Online , ‘Coloured Labour Party strengthened its stance against apartheid , …

… book presents a sociological study of the black migrant labour force on the mine: in the words of the author, his … used to hit back at white workers. Firstly there is a high labour turnover on the mine despite a national labour surplus situation. Workers also express their …

… from these concentration camps were used as slave labour to build railways, docks and buildings throughout the … of the buildings in Namibia today were built by the slave labour of prisoners. The conditions in the concentration …

… their cattle on the farmers’ land in return for providing labour. Although the Khoikhoi were not enslaved by the VOC as … woman and children who were in turn used as indentured labour. Furthermore, the shortage of slaves led to the …

… with the authorities. ( Letsatsi Mosala 'The challenge of labour in the 80s', 1981 AZAPO conference paper ). AZAPO … directed its activities towards involving Black workers in politics as a class struggle. In this way, it hoped to bring …

… urban population to the bare number needed for 'reasonable labour requirements' "(Simons & Simons 1969: 499). The … marks the beginning of a transitional period in African politics. The ANC begins slowly to revive while continuing to …

… after the Rivonia Trial , saw a lull in anti-apartheid politics that only ended with the emergence of the Black … forces suspected linkages and cracked down on the BCM labour organisers before they could establish links with the …

… K.D. Matanzima announced his retirement from active politics, but would accept nomination as President. Botha …

… stroke, which meant he could no longer take part in active politics.  He died in hospital on 3 September 2004 after a …

… of Arts degree. While at university he got involved in politics. In 1991, he was elected regional secretary of …

… The journal continued to focus on South African politics, its leaders and the activities of political parties. …

… of the farm until 1990.   Evictions View Larger Map The labour tenants who lived on Gannahoek farm had to work on … wanted to establish a game farm. The PFE rejected the labour tenancy system which was beneficial to the tenants to … months to remain on the farm. The tenants relied on the labour tenancy system for survival which gave them a sense of …

… a wage crisis, the strike was centered around the migrant labour system under apartheid. In addition to restricting the … as they were not representing a stable and permanent labour force. These workers demonstrated their advanced class …

… we will use the wealth of our country and the diligent labour and expertise of its citizens to wipe out the terrible … force that must wipe out this cancerous growth in world politics. In short, what we would like to see from the … minority. Considerations of "realpolitik", "power politics", or whatever, cannot justify the formation of an …

… and exchange rates, capital movements, the flexibility of labour markets, the affordability of social welfare systems … about the apathy and indifference of the masses towards politics in the countries of the North are, in fact, an … we speak of is with a seemingly universal brand of politics, in which human values only assume prominence during …

… The journey I describe is both personal and political. The politics referred to is not about the science and art of … the 1946 miners’ strike was the seminal event of the labour force in the 1940s and helped to rebut false illusions …

… were suppressed, they were kept alive through resistance politics. This aspect has received attention in these … are to be seen in the tremendous growth of African migrant labour, the rapid break-up of the African familial and …

… needed start a gold mine along with a supply of cheap labour. Without these, gold mining in South Africa would not … not have been mined at all. The plentiful supply of cheap labour available to the gold mines in South Africa made this … mining. These people were mainly immigrants and their labour was expensive. Skilled workers came from Australia, …

… and industrialisation were “underpinned by cheap labour and cheap electricity”. This situation was a “win-win” …

… in South Africa, the Industrial Workers of Africa, and the labour movement at the time. "Fight for Africa, which you … lands under imperial authority, their chiefs colluding in labour recruitment to the mines. Weighed down with … strike by white miners (joined by sections of the African labour force) succeeds in forcing the Randlords to the …

… Gatsha Buthelezi  played a prominent role in South African politics for almost half a century.  He was  one of the last … identity became the decisive compass for his career in politics, and personified the ambiguities between ethnic … in South Africa’s transition to democracy and subsequent politics. Under apartheid  Bantustans or homelands  were the …

… fragmentation in the political landscape and to realign politics towards a focus on putting the country first. We … as “Build South Africa”. The decision to enter party politics has not come easily. I have never been a member of a … between workers and union leaders undermines not only good labour relations but also productivity that comes from job …

… the Liberal Party and was much involved in South African politics and efforts at social reform. In 1953, he went on to …

… 1997. In later years Meyer resigned his position and left politics completely to pursue other interests, while Holomisa …

… Ma Tambo, as she was lovingly called, became involved in politics at the age of 10 after her grandfather was beaten by …

… the 1950’s. The magazine has since distanced its self from politics and become more oriented towards market news, …

… goods on the best markets and we have nothing to do with politics or boycotts. Our movement was established four years …

… some women concerned that their association with its politics would diminish the organisation’s credibility. So … some women concerned that their association with its politics would diminish the organisation’s credibility. So …

… Azania Worker published in-depth analyses of South African politics by a range of leftist contributors. It produced a … internationally. Allison Drew, later a professor of politics at the University of York, conducted the interview …