Apartheid Police

1943-1960 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / National Democratic Revolution / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

Johannesburg Bar Opposes the Suppression of Communism Bill

Johannesburg Bar Opposes the Suppression of Communism Bill On 8 June 1950, the Johannesburg Bar declared that if the Suppression of Communism Bill was passed, the freedom of people in…

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June 9, 2026

1969-1974 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Apartheid Police / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage

Tiro’s ‘Turfloop Testimony’ Speech Raises Vorster’s Ire

Tiro’s ‘Turfloop Testimony’ Speech Raises Vorster’s Ire On 6 June 1972, the Johannesburg newspaper, the Rand Daily Mail, wrote the following in its first page, “… we have policemen who…

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June 6, 2026

1984-1990 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Battles / Cross-Border Raids / Front Line States / National Democratic Revolution / South African Defence Force’s (SADF) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

Vlakplaas Murderous Cross-Border Raid into Swaziland

Vlakplaas Murderous Cross-Border Raid into Swaziland On 4 June 1986, a senior African National Congress (ANC) and Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) operative, Philip Ngwana Makau Edward Khuto (aka “Pansu or…

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June 4, 2026

1984-1990 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Front Line States / National Democratic Revolution / National Trade Union Leaders / SA Liberation Struggle / South African Defence Force’s (SADF) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

ANC Supports Joint Call for June 16 Stay Away

ANC Supports Joint Call for June 16 Stay Away On 3 June 1986, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), the United Democratic Front (UDF) and the National Education…

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June 3, 2026

1994 – Beyond / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Biographies and Obituaries / National Democratic Revolution / SA Liberation Struggle / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

Mother of the Struggle: Albertina Sisulu Passes On in Johannesburg

Mother of the Struggle: Albertina Sisulu Passes On in Johannesburg On 2 June 2011, mother and stalwart of the liberation struggle, Albertina Sisulu, fondly known as “Mama Sisulu”, the wife…

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June 3, 2026

1912 – 1943 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / National Democratic Revolution / Pan Africanism

June 1 – International Children’s Day and Masupatsela (Pioneers)

June 1 – International Children’s Day and Masupatsela (Pioneers) International Children’s Day is celebrated annually on June 1st in many countries worldwide to honor youth, protect children’s rights, and advocate…

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June 1, 2026

1979-1983 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Front Line States / National Democratic Revolution / Pan Africanism / South African Defence Force’s (SADF) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

Oliver Tambo: “We Congratulate Our People”

Oliver Tambo: “We Congratulate Our People” (Statement by ANC President Oliver Reginald Tambo on the Outcome of the Anti-Republic Day Campaign, Luanda, Angola, 31 May 1981). “… We started this…

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May 31, 2026

1969-1974 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Battles / Front Line States / National Democratic Revolution / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) / Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU)

Apartheid Convicts MK Commander James April

Apartheid Convicts MK Commander James April On Sunday, 30 May 1971 (exactly 50 years ago), Duma Nokwe was going through weekend newspaper reports on the conviction of James Edward April,…

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May 30, 2026

1979-1983 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / FRELIMO / National Democratic Revolution / National Executive Committee (NEC) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) / Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU)

The Criticality of the Armed Struggle

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 Executive Committee (NEC)…

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May 28, 2026

1984-1990 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Front Line States / National Democratic Revolution / National Executive Committee (NEC) / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) / South African Defence Force’s (SADF) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

Implementing the Kabwe Conference Resolutions: Operation Vula

Implementing the Kabwe Conference Resolutions: Operation Vula On 10 May 1986, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the African National Congress (ANC) convened to assess the implementation of the Kabwe…

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May 11, 2026