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Interview of Mike Tissong, a white newspaper reporter for a South African white newspaper, about his views on news censorship and the political and social situation in South Africa Interview of Mike Tissong, a white newspaper reporter for a South African white newspaper, about his views on news censorship and the political and social situation in South Africa
Call Number: AFR 027Format: Cass A & BCollection: South Africa
Mike Tissong, a white newspaper reporter for a South African Anglo newspaper, is interviewed about his views on news censorship. He speaks about the types of views presented in the news depending on the type of newspaper (liberal, conservative, white, or black),and about the government censorship of black liberation prevalent in South Africa. Tissong also speaks on the dangers of being a white reporter in black townships because that is where the struggle is being waged. He mentions the horrible practice of prison detention of children, and laments the lack of those calling for sanctions (besides prominent people like Desmond Tutu). He comments on the current situation of oppressed people supporting the struggle against Apartheid through armed struggle. He mentions Robert Mugabe’s liberation strategy of a “bullet for a bullet” by killing whites. Tissong speaks about black on black violence in South Africa, pointing out two levels: one of the right wing (IFP - Inkatha Freedom Party), the other from cultural movements in Natal. On political and social movements and organizations, he talks about the Black Consciousness Movement and its call for a stop to violence, and the UDF’s (United Democratic Front) call for violence in the struggle. Lastly, he speaks on the west’s (United States) view of Southern Africa, as they treat it like a game. The west only supports groups like AZAPO (Azanian People’s Organization), but ignores ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union), and only recognizes the ANC (African National Congress), not other South African liberation organizations.
ANC Representative speaks to California Audience Part 2 ANC Representative speaks to California Audience Part 2
Call Number: AFR 089Format: Cass A & BCollection: South Africa
This cassette features the second half of a speech given by an ANC representative in America. "Tommy" Discussed are various facets of the antiapartheid struggle in South Africa but also the commonality of international struggles against racism, the Trilateral Commission and the manufactured divisions between various South African independence parties. Most of the tape is Q and A.
From Shantytown to Forest: Story of Norman Duka From Shantytown to Forest: Story of Norman Duka
Authors: recorded and edited by Dennis and Ginger MercerPublisher: LSM Information CenterYear: 1974Format: BookCollection: South Africa
Life Histories from the Revolution- South Africa, ANC 1
Azania Combat- Official Organ of the Azanian People\'s Liberation Army (APLA) Azania Combat- Official Organ of the Azanian People\'s Liberation Army (APLA)
Publisher: PAC Military Wing (APLA/POQO)Year: 1986Volume Number: Issue 2Format: PeriodicalCollection: South Africa
Reproduction of the original.
Pan Africanist Congress of Azania- The Bagamoyo Communique Pan Africanist Congress of Azania- The Bagamoyo Communique
Publisher: Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC)Date: 8/1/1983Volume Number: 1-AugFormat: CommuniqueCollection: South Africa
A comprehensive review of the current situation preveiling inside Azania, particularly the organization and emergence of Black labour movements and the increasing number of strikes and work stoppages as work places; the continued militancy of the Azanian youth and students; the determined struggle of the landless peasants; the role of women in the struggle and the growing defiance by patriotic churchmen and religious organizations against the fascist-colonial regime in Pretoria.
Towards an Understanding of the Role of Whites in the South African Struggle Towards an Understanding of the Role of Whites in the South African Struggle
Publisher: Southern African Liberation Support CommitteeDate: 10/1977Volume Number: OctoberFormat: MonographCollection: South Africa
This booklet is an attempt to explain the reasons behind the breakaway and formation of SALSCOM, to state our political beliefs openly, to outline our program priorities for the future. Contents: OKHELA and Beyond- A recent History of White Resistance; the National Liberation Movement; Key Political Issues Facing White South Africans; Towards a Program of Action.
Interviews in Depth- South Africa African National Congress- Alfred Nzo Interviews in Depth- South Africa African National Congress- Alfred Nzo
Publisher: LSM Information CenterYear: 1974Format: MonographCollection: South Africa
Alfred Nzo ANC\'s Secretary General and National Executive Committee Member discusses problems of ANC\'s Historical Development in the face of an increasingly repressive White racist regime, the revolutionary potential of South Africa\'s Black workers, peasants, and students and the role of imperialist investments.
One Azania, One Nation, One People! Speeches and Documents of the Pan-Africanist Congress One Azania, One Nation, One People! Speeches and Documents of the Pan-Africanist Congress
Publisher: P.A.C.Collection: South Africa
The P.A.C. Case (Mangaliso Sobukwe); The Manifesto of the P.A.C. (adopted in 1959); Twilight Time for Apartheid-Colonialism (Potlako K. Leballo); From Sharpeville to Soweto (David Maphumzana Sibeko); Tambos ANC Prefers Colonial and Racist Name to Azania (David Dube).