The Debate around Adoption of the Armed Struggle: Part 1

The Debate around Adoption of the Armed Struggle: Part 1 On 2 June 1961, at a meeting of the Working Committee of the African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee…

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MK Special Operations Unit Hits SASOL

MK Special Operations Unit Hits SASOL On 1 June 1980, at approximately 19:00, Barney Molokoane, Dick Mtimkulu, Lati Ntshekang and Vaku Senzangakhona were dressed in overalls, some blue, some brown,…

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The Arrest and Conviction of MK Commander James April

The Arrest and Conviction of MK Commander James April On Monday, 31 May 1971, after the news of James April’s imprisonment reached the headquarters of the External Mission of the…

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ANC-Mozambique Relations’ Impact on the Armed Struggle

ANC-Mozambique Relations’ Impact on the Armed Struggle On 30 May 1983, a New York Times newspaper article maintained that “Mozambique could be ruined by South Africa, and that appears to…

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Oliver Tambo on the Criticality of the Armed Struggle

Oliver Tambo on the Criticality of the Armed Struggle On 28 May 1979, African National Congress (ANC) President Oliver Tambo delivered a presidential address to a sitting of the National…

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