Research Archives
University of the Witwatersrand
This site includes the two major research archives at the University, namely the Historical Papers Research Archive (HPRA), and the South African History Archive (SAHA). In addition it incorporates our partner institution, the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Museum & Learning Centre, and the projects AFRAPIX and MEDU. This multi-institutional setup allows for searching across these institution's online finding aids and searchable digital items.
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Community of two thousand people, uprooted before new township was ready for them, was moved into tent city, instead.
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The coal industry of northen KwaZulu Natal, which attracted large numbers of people and has had its fair share of conflict around exploitation of workers rights and mine disasters in …
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Union members singing and dancing at a rally
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A woman holding two kids in each of her arms.
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Supporters hold hands for a rally to celebrate the release of Nelson Mandela. Durban 25 February 1990
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The crunch is on for the poor, and no amount of sales and specials will aleviate the crippling effects of the current down turn in the economy.
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Ethel Walt with poster about Steve Biko inquest
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They leave with more than they brought with them: bicycles, foot lockers filled with junk clothing, blankets, other things bought at concession stores.
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RDP housing is built next to this municipal dump in Eshowe. Residents complain about the acrid stench which emanates from this dump, and are campaigning to have it relocated.
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Against dissolution of the Senate and violation of the Constitution. Senator Jan de Klerk, Minister of Labour arriving in Port Elizabeth.
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