Research Archives

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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University of the Witwatersrand English

University of Cape Town (UCT) students protest against conscription and detentions, in front of Jameson Hall.


University of the Witwatersrand English

Police break up a University of Cape Town (UCT) protest against elections in front of Jameson Hall. A student is being escorted by a policeman wearing a gas mask. Another policeman is pointing a gun which



University of the Witwatersrand English

University of Cape Town (UCT) medical students march in protest against the State of Emergency and the whites only elections. March started at the UCT medical School.



University of the Witwatersrand English

for the next day and police broke up the protest. A policeman grapples with demonstrating University of Cape Town (UCT) students in central Cape Town. Students hang on to a student the policeman was attempting


University of the Witwatersrand English

University of Cape Town (UCT) student meeting. Students sing and hold up their fists in solidarity.


University of the Witwatersrand English

Policeman arrests a University of Cape Town (UCT) student that was protesting against Republic Day celebrations set for the next day. Five people were arrested.