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 August 1976 English
The Black Sash/Die Swart Serp. The Internal Security Act. This law is in danger. Riots! - Why?: Diary. A mother's view. South Africa in Africa. Enid Watt. Split-level society. Squatters …
DISA: Digital Innovation South Africa · 1 August 1976 English
The Black Sash/Die Swart Serp. The Internal Security Act. This law is in danger. Riots! - Why?: Diary. A mother's view. South Africa in Africa. Enid Watt. Split-level society. Squatters …
DISA: Digital Innovation South Africa · 1 August 1976
The Black Sash/Die Swart Serp. The Internal Security Act. This law is in danger. Riots! - Why?: Diary. A mother's view. South Africa in Africa. Enid Watt. Split-level society. Squatters …
DISA: Digital Innovation South Africa · 1 February 1976 English
DISA: Digital Innovation South Africa · 1 November 1975 English
DISA: Digital Innovation South Africa · 1 August 1975 English
Toewydingsrede. The Black Sash/Die Swart Serp. Women talking. Mr Janson saysMr Janson does. A diary. Rehabilitation Institutionsor?. To fight or not to fight?. Inside Zambia yesterday. Down on the farm. …
DISA: Digital Innovation South Africa · 1 February 1975 English
DISA: Digital Innovation South Africa · 1 August 1974 English
The Black Sash/Die Swart Serp. A terrifying menace. Obituary: Maudie Bower and V Forest. Questionnaire. Catalogue of shame. Master and servant. Who cares?. Threshold of a new South Africa. Get …