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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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Supporters hold hands for a rally to celebrate the release of Nelson Mandela. Durban 25 February 1990
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Scene of election posters for the parliamentary by-election for the House of Delegates. A large number of helpers and high profile politicians and police presence, but very few voters. About …
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Defiance Campaign peace march. Approximately 30,000 Capetonians marched in support of peace and the end of apartheid laws. The march was lead by religious and political leaders.
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A jubilant welcome for a detainee released following the lifting of the State of Emergency. Patidar Hall Lenasia.
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A man waving a flag and raising his fist, among a crowd of supporters at the Welcome Home Rally for released ANC leaders, Soccer City, 29 October 1989.
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A letterbox modeled on a military tank in a white area at No 20 Taronga Rd, Crawford, Cape Town Cape Town.
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M.F. Esack speaking at "Call of Islam" an an affiliate of the UDF meeting in Vigilance Hall, Wynberg to demonstrate against America's invasion of Libya.
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Helen Joseph and Albertina Sisulu at a The Federation of Transvaal Women (FEDTRAW) meeting in Johannesburg ,1987
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Mogopa Press Conference with Black Sash members meeting with Mogopa people regarding their forced removal.
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A civic meeting organised by Bommakierie, Bridgetown, Silverton and Kewtown (BBSK) Residents Association. A representatives of residents in a council housing area in Cape Town.
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Portrait of a family in their home. A woman sits with her children.
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Peace march to John Vorster Square, Johannesburg September 1989.
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"Dr Ivan Thomas joins with the crowd of 5000 people in singing the national anthem at a meeting in Cape Town City Hall tonight (07/10/85). The meeting was called to …
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Police thwarted a march from Wits by lining up on Jan Smuts Ave, at the steps entering the university.
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Members of the Federation of South African Women (FEDSAW) dancing and singing at a UDF federation women's meeting in Cape Town.
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The slogan "Bury the president's council before it buries us all!" graffitied on the wall of a graveyard.
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A trumpeter from the African Jazz Pioneers plays at the rally for released ANC leaders, Soweto, 29 October 1989
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Ashley Kriel funeral - police battle to remove ANC flag from coffin. July 1987.
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African Jazz Pioneers playing at the FOSATU Education Workshop.