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 December 1961 English
Laying sound foundations: Address to the Black Sash National Conference. Sharing responsibility. Highlights of Conference. Black Sash vs Radio South Africa: The Press joins in. Our youth needs ANC revolutionary …
DISA: Digital Innovation South Africa · 1 September 1961 English
DISA: Digital Innovation South Africa · 1 March 1961 English
DISA: Digital Innovation South Africa · 1 September 1960 English
DISA: Digital Innovation South Africa · 1 August 1960 English
No change. Geen verandering. The Lesson of the Congo. The Black Sash and The Emergency. Union Day March. Why they joined the Black Sash. A qualified franchise or votes for …
DISA: Digital Innovation South Africa · 1 March 1960 English
DISA: Digital Innovation South Africa · 1 February 1960 English
DISA: Digital Innovation South Africa · 1 November 1959 English