Independent Newspapers Archive
University of Cape Town
This significant, under threat and extensive archive of about 850 000 images, now housed at UCT, spans a period from about the 1900’s – 2000. The archive has been identified as having highly significant social history and heritage value with a particular connection to Cape Town, Western Cape and UCT. Topics range from social conditions in and around Cape Town, key protests in pre- and post apartheid periods as well as a broad spectrum of political activity, sport and very large collection of images on prominent figures (sport, social, political). UCT Libraries has selected and scanned nearly 6 000 images with appropriate metadata. It will complement other collections on the history of Cape Town and the province in Special Collections. The archive intersects with History, Film and Media Studies, Sociology, and African Studies and is a valuable portal of our regional social history.
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At the age of 109, Mrs Rachel Wrentz may soon have to start a new life. She is still active, doing washing and cleaning. But, she says, to expect her …
Male delegates listen to a speaker, Cape Town.
Party members arrive for the council's opening session, Cape Town.
Parliamentary Parade: Winnie Mandela, in a striking tunic and hat greets a well-wisher on arrival at Parliament today. With them, centre, is Minister of Sport and Recreation, Steve Tshwete
Statue of Jan van Riebeeck in its original location at the entrance to Cape Town Pier, circa 1920s.
Anti-apartheid church leader Dr. Allan Boesak reunited with his wife Dorothy after being charged today with subversion and released on R20 000 bail.
Students protest against the continued detention of 22 prisoners acquitted four months ago of charges under The Suppression of Communism Act.
