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Title: Leandra Youth Congress members, Leandra township, Transvaal, 1986
Subject: Funeral service, Vigilantes, Political violence, Apartheid, Political history--South Africa, Beyond the Barricades
Description: Members of the Leandra Youth Congress regroup after repelling an attack by vigilantes at the funeral of their community leader, Chief Ampie Mayisa. Mayisa led his community in a successful fight against forced removal. His request to the police for protection from vigilantes was denied and he was assassinated shortly afterwards.
Identifier: islandora:859

Title: Members of Mandela United Football Club, Johannesburg, 1997
Subject: Apartheid--South Africa, Political violence--South Africa, South Africa--Social conditions, War crimes investigation--South Africa, Truth and Lies,
Description: Members of the Mandela United Football Club, Johannesburg, 1997. In 1997, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela appeared at the Truth Commission to answer allegations about her involvement with the Mandela United Football Club. A number of parents from Soweto had testified about the disappearance of their children after they had come into contact with these men. The Commission had gathered evidence linking the club to more than twenty incidents of abduction, assault and murder. The coach, Jerry Richardson, testified at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and claimed that his orders came from Mrs Winnie Mandela, whom he called "mommie". Mrs Mandela denied all involvement.
Identifier: islandora:771

Title: Members of the transitional government greet for the last time at the Tintinpalast
Subject: Namibia--Politics and government--1946-1990
Description: Members of the cabinet of the transitional government greet for the last time at the doors of the Tintinpalast, Windhoek.
Identifier: islandora:6887

Title: National Party member Jacobus Brandt falls asleep in the National Assembly
Subject: Namibia--Politics and government--1946-1990
Description: National Party member of parliament Jacobus 'Grammie' Brandt falls asleep after lunch in the all-white National Assembly.
Identifier: islandora:6819

Title: Police warn union members, South Africa, 1970s
Subject: Labor movement--History, Labor unions, Black--History, Social control, Apartheid, Political history--South Africa, Beyond the Barricades
Description: Police with bullhorns warn workers to disband. The South African government opposed black unions, but liberalised labour laws in the late 1970s, allowing black unions to operate legally. This ushered in a period of worker organisation and activism, leading to the formation of COSATU, the Congress of South African Trade Unions.
Identifier: islandora:866

Title: Prime Minister H.F. Verwoerd and members of his Cabinet
Subject: Cape Town (South Africa), Western Cape (South Africa), Apartheid, Politics, Cabinet members, National Party (South Africa), Governments
Description: Special picture of the Nation's Cabinet was taken after the swearing-in ceremony at Government House to-day. Sitting (from left) are: Dr. T.E. Dönges (Minister of the Interior), Mr. P.O. Sauer (Minister of Lands and Water Affairs), Dr. H.F. Verwoerd (Prime Minister and Minister of Native Affairs), the Governor-General (Dr. E. G. Jansen), Mr. C. R. Swart (Minister of Justice) and Mr. E. H. Louw (Minister of External Affairs). Standing (from left) are: Mr. J. J . Serfontein (Minister of Posts and Telegraphs and Social Welfare), Mr. M.D.C de Wet Nel (Minister of Education, Arts and Science and Health), Dr. A. J. R. van Rhyn (Minister of Economic Affairs and Mines), Sen. J. de Klerk (Minister of Labour and Public Works) , Mr. B. J. Schoeman (Minister of Transport), Mr. P.M.K. le Roux (Minister of Agriculture), Mr. F.C.Erasmus (Minister of Defence and Forestry) and Mr. J.F. Naude (Minister of Finance).
Identifier: islandora:16902

Title: Funeral of PAC member Mike Mosadi, Krugersdorp, South Africa
Subject: Funeral rites and ceremonies--South Africa--Krugersdorp, Political activists--South Africa--Krugersdorp, Apartheid--South Africa--Krugersdorp
Description: Guerillas of the Pan African Congress (PAC) movement bury slain comrade, Mike Mosadi, with military honors in Krugersdorp, South Africa, April 1991.
Identifier: islandora:5366

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