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
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.
University of the Witwatersrand English
A group of strikers demonstrating against detention and for hunger strikers not to be moved, but released, holding placards being ticketed by police officers.
University of the Witwatersrand English
1 Photograph, B/W Print, A4
University of the Witwatersrand English
1 Photograph, B/W Print, A4
University of the Witwatersrand English
A meeting held at the University of Cape Town where Farid Esack spoke under the watch of a Traffic Officer. April 1987
University of the Witwatersrand English
1 Photograph, B/W Print, A4
University of the Witwatersrand English
1 Photograph, B/W Print, A4