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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.
Robert Mugabe and others of ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) speak about events and reconstruction in Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe and others of ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) speak about events and reconstruction in Zimbabwe
Call Number: AFR 030Format: Cass A & BCollection: Zimbabwe
Poor recording, low volume, recorded off mic. Robert Mugabe, president of ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) and others speak about the events in Zimbabwe, such as the Lancaster agreement and the presence of South African troops in Zimbabwe. Mugabe speaks about ZANU’s plans for the reconstruction of Zimbabwe: the means of production will be returned to the black people, and ZANU and SWAPO (South West African People’s Organization) will likely merge after independence is attained. He explains the Patriotic Front as an alliance between ZANU and SWAPO for the purpose of negotiating with the enemy. He also calls on South African troops to maintain support and stability in Zimbabwe after liberation.
Conference on liberation and reconstruction struggles in Southern Africa Conference on liberation and reconstruction struggles in Southern Africa
Call Number: AFR 035Format: Cass A & BCollection: African liberation movements
Continuation of AFR 034 See enclosed note in AFR 035 Conference on liberation and reconstruction struggles in Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Namibia. A representative of SWAPO (South West African People’s Organization) speaks about the international community being in solidarity with Southern African countries, and asks for support for SWAPO’s continued struggle for liberation in Namibia. A member of the Zimbabwe admission to the United Nations speaks about the bonds formed between liberation fighters in Africa and internationally. He speaks about the leaders of ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union), the ANC (African National Congress), and the PAC (Pan African Congress). He speaks on the history of the struggles for independence and human rights in Southern Africa, and the contued struggle for liberation. Sylvia Baraldini of the May 19th Communist Organization speaks on the National Campaign in solidarity with the ZANU Women’s League. She talks about the lessons of the struggle for liberation in Zimbabwe and looks at the process of reconstruction. A permanent representative of the PAC of Azania to the United Nations speaks about South Africa. He comments on South African president P.W. Botha’s refusal to erode Apartheid through economic means. He talks about a socialist solution incorporating equal distribution of wealth and power, and calls people to work together to fight oppression.
Press Conference on the victory of the struggle for Zimbabwe independece, Robert Mugabe, speaker. Press Conference on the victory of the struggle for Zimbabwe independece, Robert Mugabe, speaker.
Call Number: AFR 037AFormat: Cass ACollection: Zimbabwe
Recorded off mic. Press Conference on the victory of the struggle for Zimbabwe independence. ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) president and Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, speaks about the unity of the people of Zimbabwe and the liberation organizations. He also speaks on the Lancaster House Agreement and foreign policy towards other countries, including South Africa. He promises to redistribute the land in Zimbabwe to those who need it.
Breakthrough Breakthrough
Publisher: Prarie Fire Organizing CommitteeYear: 1977Volume Number: Vol. 1 No. 3-4 Oct-DecFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Breakthrough
Editorial Statement, PFOC National Committee: the neo-colonial Carter Administration is reactionary not liberal p. 1; neo-colonialsim and increased attacks on national liberation p. 1 - Chimurenga! Interview with a representative of the Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) p. 7 - Free Skyhorse and Mohawk! statement from prison by Paul Skyhorse and Richard Mohawk p. 17 - the Meaning of Miami by lesbians and gay men of PFOC p. 19 - What the Guardian Guards p. 28 - Behavior Modification in South Africa and US Prisons, photo essay p. 38 - August 21st at the Gates of San Quentin p. 45 - Movement Builds to Free Dessie Woods, Smash Colonial Violence p. 50 - September 12: the Assassination of Steve Biko p. 56 - Support Sid Welsh! p. 58 - Open Letter to the Weather Underground by the New York Panther 21 (1971) p. 59 - Hit and Run Editors (Guardian) p. 76 - stop the grand juries - independence for Puerto Rico p. inside back cover
Namibia Today Namibia Today
Publisher: Official Organ of the South West Africa People\'s OrganisationYear: 1980Volume Number: Vol. 4 No. 5/6Format: PeriodicalCollection: SWAPO- Namibia
Front-line States Call for Peace.
Zimbabwe: The Final Advance Zimbabwe: The Final Advance
Authors: Joshua Nkomo, Robert Mugabe, Eddison ZvobgoPublisher: Liberation Support Movement (LSM) Information CenterYear: 1978Format: MonographCollection: Zimbabwe
Documents On The Zimbabwe Liberation Movement
Liberation Through Participation: Women in the Zimbabwean Revolution. Writings and Documents from ZANU and the ZANU Women\'s League Liberation Through Participation: Women in the Zimbabwean Revolution. Writings and Documents from ZANU and the ZANU Women\'s League
Publisher: National Campaign in Solidarity with ZANU Women\'s LeagueFormat: MonographCollection: Zimbabwe
A Collection of articles from Zimbabwe News (Official Organ of ZANU) 1974-1979
Zimbabwe News Zimbabwe News
Publisher: Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU)Year: 1977Volume Number: Vol. 9 No. 5-6 July-DecemberFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Zimbabwe
"ZUNU's War: Special July-December 1977"
Zimbabwe News Zimbabwe News
Publisher: Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU)Year: 1978Volume Number: Vol. 10-1 January-FebruaryFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Zimbabwe
"1978: The Year of the People"