BLACK PEOPLES CONVENTION
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Tribute to the late Mthuli ka Shezi, Vice-President of the Black People's Convention |
A tribute to the late Mthuli ka Shezi, Vice-President of the Black People's Convention, after his assassination, with a call for solidarity in the liberation struggle. |
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Transkripsie van bandopnames |
Transcription by the South African Police Security Branch of a tape made of a Black Peoples Convention Sharpeville commemoration meeting held on 19 March 1972 |
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There is a wave that has been sweeping throughout Azania from the late sixties. |
Memorandum introducing members of the Black Peoples Convention. (document may be incomplete) |
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The trial of SASO/BPC detainees |
The trial of 12 SASO and BPC leaders detained since September 1974. The charge sheet consisted of 81 pages. The 12 are accused of participating in terrorist activities in terms of various sections of the Terrorism Act (No 83 of 1967) and General Law Amendment Act (No 56 of 1955) |
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The Black Peoples Convention |
The article discusses the development of the South African Students Organisation (SASO) and The Black Peoples Convention and their contribution to the political struggle in South Africa. |
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The Black People's Convention (BPC) - South Africa: historical background and basic documents |
The report contains historical background of the founding of the Black People's Convention, principles and aims of the BPC, the constitution, national and international relations and BPC viewpoints on education, land, human rights, farming, law etc |
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The Black Conciousness Movement, Black People's Convention: External Office |
One of the major decisions taken by the BPC was the establishment of an external office .This became necessary because of the growing number of exiles belonging to the Black People's Convention. |
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Terrorism trial and Nkotsosu P. Motsau |
An appeal for rededication and commitment in the struggle by way of financial support for bail money for N. Motsau |
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Statement issued by The Black Peoples Convention 11th July 1973 |
The statement was isued in reponse to an article in the Daily News dated 4th July 1973. In the article Chief Gatsha Buthelezi makes a derogatory reference to the anti-apartheid activist Professor Dennis Brutus as a "graduate of Robben Island". |
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Statement by BPC Vice-President |
A press statement issued by the Black Peoples Convention, attacking Gatsha Buthelezi |
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Semicon, 30 August, 1974 to 2 September 1974 at St. Peter's Seminary, Hammanskraal |
The programme for a semicon to be held 30 August, 1974 to 2 September 1974 at St. Peter's Seminary, Hammanskraal |
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Press release to the Rand Daily Mail |
The Black People's Convention press release, signed by Nkwenkwe Nkomo, National Organiser, states that the convention has been mandated by Black people to utilise all available resources to achieve liberation for Black people in Azania. |
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Minutes of the Meeting of Black Organisations, called by the Black People's Convention, 16 th July 1977, St. Peters Seminary, Hammanskraal. |
The meeting was called because of the impending dangers posed by the fragmentation of South Africa by the apartheid government. |
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Minutes of meeting: Black Peoples Convention Ad Hoc Committee |
Minutes of a Meeting of the Black Peoples Convention held at Alan Taylor Residence, University of Natal on the 28th May 1972 |
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Letter from Zithulele Nyangana Cindi, Secretary-General of the Black Peoples Convention, to Comrades |
Fund raising letter from Zithulele Nyangana Cindi, Secretary-General of the Black Peoples Convention, to "Comrades" |
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Letter from Zithulele N Cindi to the South West African Peoples Organisation (SWAPO) |
A letter of invitation from Zithulele N Cindi, Black Peoples Convention, to the South West African Peoples Organisation (SWAPO) to attend the 2nd Annual Congress of the Black Peoples Convention, as observers |
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Letter from Sipho Buthelezi, Secretary General of the Black Peoples Convention, to Clemens Kapuwo |
Letter from Sipho Buthelezi, Secretary General of the Black Peoples Convention, to Clemens Kapuwo, supporting the people of Namibia in their struggle |
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Letter from Sipho Buthelezi, Secretary General of the Black Peoples Convention, to Brothers/Sisters |
Letter from Sipho Buthelezi, Secretary General of the Black Peoples Convention to Brothers/Sisters written as a reminder to Black South Africans to commemorate the Sharpeville massacre of the 21st March 1963 when 69 Blacks were shot dead and 200 were wounded. |
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Letter from Sipho Buthelezi, Secretary General of the Black Peoples Convention to Dr Boraine |
Letter from Sipho Buthelezi, Secretary General of the Black Peoples Convention, to Dr Alex Boraine of Anglo American Corporation appealling for financial assistance and requesting an appointment to meet with Dr Boraine. |
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Letter from Saths Cooper to My dear brothers and sisters |
Handwritten letter of support and motivation from Saths Cooper to members of the Black People's Convention (BPC) prior to a court proceeding. |