Black Sash / Sash
Digital Innovation South Africa
Sash, originally published as Black Sash, is a detailed record of the activities of the Black Sash organisation: the petitions, protests, marches, vigils, press releases and Conference papers which reflect the modus operandi of their desire to bring about change in the legislation which was, in their opinion, discriminatory and the cause of untold human suffering, hardship and poverty. Issues such as the Pass Laws, migrant labour, forced removals, indefinite detention without trial, Group Areas Act, the Bantu Education Act and in later years land reform were all brought to the attention of the apathetic public in an attempt to mount pressure against the Government to bring about a change in policy. The Black Sash acted as a constant reminder to the white electorate conscience that complacency would not effect change and action was necessary. The journal reflects the detailed efforts of these women from two aspects. The first one being the practical way in which the Black Sash Advice Offices helped hundreds of Africans experiencing problems as a direct result of the unjust Pass Laws. The second aspect was contained in their well documented and researched reporting on current political situations, State legislation and the effects thereof and other issues which they felt ought to be changed.
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DISA: Digital Innovation South Africa · 1 February 1966 English
Dedication . Toewydingsrede. Table of contents. Psalm 94. Psalm 94. Why District Six should be left undeclared. District Six fits City development. District Six "planned social sabotage". The modern view …
DISA: Digital Innovation South Africa · 1 November 1965 English
DISA: Digital Innovation South Africa · 1 August 1965 English
Dedication. Toewydingsrede. Apartheid at the cost of freedom: Presidential Address to the 11th Annual National Conference of the Black Sash. The Eleventh Annual National Conference of the Black Sash. Impressions …
DISA: Digital Innovation South Africa · 1 March 1965 English
DISA: Digital Innovation South Africa · 1 October 1964 English