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The Founder: An Ambiguous Figure by Chris Saunders
… Pixley ka Isaka Seme (1881-1951) was the founder of the ANC. It was he who, on his return from long years of study in … Native National Congress (which…
ArchiveCHAPTER 1 - Old Battle-Cries and Borrowed Language by Howard Barrell
… - The ANC’s operational strategic heritage, 1960-1975 The tradition … of emergency. On April 8, the government outlawed the ANC and its offshoot, the Pan…
ArchiveCHAPTER 8 - Leading from behind Virtue and necessity, April 1984-June 1985 by Howard Barrell
… 1984 1 Introduction ‘[T]he people inside South Africa,’ ANC president Oliver Tambo told members of his organisation … very largely unable to integrate its…
Chapter 8 - Negotiating an end to the deadlock
… deadlock abounded, in the media especially. On 20 May the ANC alleged that someone had tapped its CODESA office … culprits were never caught. Meanwhile, on…
EventWalter Sisulu, co-founder of the ANCYL and Umkhonto we Sizwe, is born
… unionist before joining the African National Congress (ANC) in 1940. He immediately demonstrated a talent for … along with Oliver Tambo and Nelson Mandela,…
The death of Mama Luthuli,16 December 1996
… Nokukhanya Luthuli, 92 years old, was the wife of the late ANC President, Chief Albert Luthuli. She passed away … Yet Nokukhanya was a freedom fighter on her…
EventCommodore Dieter Gerhardt’s trial begins in the Cape Town High Court
… Mandela, the newly elected African National Congress (ANC)President. The ANC stated that " as a former high-ranking South African … officer, Gerhardt has…
Press Conference in Addis Ababal: Oliver Tambo, 02 July 1987
… The first question the President of the ANC was asked is whether he was satisfied, or the ANC satisfied about the level of support that is emanating ……
EventViolence erupts in Richmond
… between supporters of the African National Congress (ANC) and Inkatha Freedom Party resurfaced in KwaZulu Natal in the late 90's. In order to prevent open…
ArchiveCHAPTER 3 - Unprepared by Howard Barrell
… and elsewhere in June 1976 created the opportunity for the ANC to break out of its 13-year strategic impasse. From … from October 1976. The previous chapter…
EventFormation of the South African Native National Congress
… (SANNC), later known as the Africa National Congress (ANC) was founded on the 8 January 1912. At SANNC's inaugural … gradually expanded its inclusivity it…
ArticlePretoria Timeline 1800-2009
… First 50 families move from Marabastad to Atteridgeville. 1942 The White suburb of Danville is established. 1948 … Biko dies in a Pretoria prison. 1980 25…
Document 8 - Letter on the current situation and suggesting a multi-racial convention, from Chief Albert J. Luthuli to Prime Minister J.G. Strijdom
… out that I make this move without consultation with the ANC. I am a loyal and disciplined member of the ANC, my political loyalty is owed primarily, if not ……
EventThomas Titus Nkobi is born
… degree. He then joined the African National Congress (ANC) in the early 1950s becoming involved in its activities. … the Alexander Bus Boycotts in 1944 and…
ArchiveCHAPTER 6 - Towards a Broad Front and Other Desirable Accidents, January 1981 - January 1983 by Howard Barrell
… "[B]y sheer accident, despite the [ANC] military's wishes, for the first time, military work was … Maharaj. Introduction The two rationalisations central to…
ArchiveOrganisational Report of the National Executive Committee
… Alfred Nzo to the First Legal National Conference of the ANC in Durban, 2-6 July 1991. Covers landmarks of the last … Conference, the Kabwe Conference, the…
EventAdelaide Tambo returns to South Africa after 30 years
… to work as a courier for the African National Congress (ANC). At the age of 18, she joined the ANC Youth League, where she met Oliver Tambo. The Tambos' … in…
Speech delivered on the condolence motion in honour of the late Ebrahim "Cas" Saloojee in the national assembly – 5 February 2009
… Speaker I am truly humbled to have been selected by the ANC to present a message of condolence and an obituary on the … May the Almighty keep you in His care…
ArticleAzanian Students Organisation (AZASO)
… itself to be a different organisation that adopted ANC policies and the Freedom Charter over the Black … them. AZASO also secured political cooperation with…
ArticleYouth Politics in South Africa in the 1970s
… that some of the leaders were already being influenced by ANC underground operatives. Murphy Morobe, Billy Masetlha … and from its inception was closely…
ArticleA History of Official Government HIV/AIDS Policy in South Africa
… called Zidovudine (AZT) to pregnant women. However, all ANC-led provinces rejected the use of AZT, based primarily on … of Mbeki’s Presidential authority…
Launch of the Luthuli Volunteer Corps, 12 June 2013
… Luthuli Volunteer Corps; thousands of volunteers of the ANC dressed in gold overalls will be launched and unveiled … of the province. In total, across the…
EventThe African National Congress is found guilty
… that there was abuse in some African National Congress (ANC) camps in exile. Following public criticism, President … and made up of independent members not…
BiographyRobert Gabriel Mugabe
… While there, he joined the African National Congress (ANC) and participated in some political discussions. He …
BiographyDr. Neville Edward Alexander
… as well. In fact, Mandela and African National Congress (ANC) member Walter Sisulu were fascinated with Alexander’s …
EventSouth African Defence Force (SADF) raid Maseru in an effort to kill suspected members of the African National Congress
… of Maseru where members of the African National Congress (ANC) were believed to be in hiding. Meeting no opposition … people were dead, 30 of them believed…
ArchiveShould anyone walk away from the elections?: you be the judge
… Black and white ANC election campaign poster. Information on ANC proposals. ANC logo. …
Theft at Luthuli House, 12 October 2003
… In response to a number of media enquiries, the ANC wishes to clarify the following: 1. A person or persons gained access to the ANC`s national headquarters…
Funeral arrangements afoot for Mama Dideka Mhlaba, 20 January 2010
… preparation for the funeral of African National Congress (ANC) veteran, Mama Dideka Mhlaba (85) - wife of the late Rivonia Treason trialist and ANC stalwart…
ArticleThe History of May Day in South Africa
… the regime to dissolve, and the African National Congress (ANC) took over the planning for a ‘Day of Mourning’ for those … under the leadership of the …