African Activist Archive

Action memo to members of the Coalition for the Liberation of Southern Africa. Information on the bannings: The mailing says on October 19, the South African government cracked down on a broad range of black and liberal white protest groups. According to the New York Times article of October 20, over 50 individuals were arrested, many in pre-dawn raids by South African security police. At least 6 members of the Soweto-based Committee of Ten were arrested, as well as Percy Qoboza, editor of The World. Banned organizations include not only political Black Consciousness movement but also black self-help projects like Black Community Programs. Also banned were the South African Students Organization, South African Student Movement, the Students Representative Council, the Soweto Teachers Action Committee and the Back People's Convention. Also banned were the Christian Institute of South Africa and it leader, Rev. Beyers Naudé. The Institute had taken a strong position opposing U.S. investments in South Africa. U.S. government response: Quick bit not strong enough. What we can do: demands to make on our government. In relation to the Carter Administration, we should demand. Coordinated demonstrations. What's happening elsewhere(very sketchy).

African Activist Archive

RE: Situation in South Africa - Massive bannings of black and other protest groups

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