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

Police thwarted a march from Wits by lining up on Jan Smuts Ave, at the steps entering the university.



University of the Witwatersrand English

Ashley Kriel funeral - police battle to remove ANC flag from coffin. July 1987.



University of the Witwatersrand English

A voter being directed by policeman and a government official where to cast his ballot at the "Coloured" election in Johannesburg. The few who voted in the coloured and Indian …


University of the Witwatersrand English

A voter casting his ballot under the watch of a policeman at the "Coloured" election in Johannesburg. The few who voted in the coloured and Indian elections got a lot …


University of the Witwatersrand English

Wits protest march against detention of student leaders is stopped in Jorrison street.


University of the Witwatersrand English

A protestor picketing in Hillbrow on the side of the road against detention. He is being questioned by police.