Identity area
Reference code
ZA HPRA AK3166-3-3.1-3.1.24
Title
Wits protests
Date(s)
- 9 June 1972 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 photograph
Context area
Name of creator
(16 October 1932 - 9 September 2004)
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This picture is taken from the other side of the road, of the part of the lawn that was north of the fire hydrant. By now the protesters had fallen back because of repeated attacks by the police, but there were still more than a thousand protesters. Each time the police attacked, some protesters would stand their ground, while others would run. Each time the police retreated with their quarry, those who had run would move forward again.