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Reference code
ZA SAHA AL2808
Title
Spark Newspaper and New Sjambok Newspaper
Date(s)
- 1963 (Accumulation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
0.1 linear metre (1 archival box) containing 1 file
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Biographical history
Spark Newspaper was a mouthpiece in the early 1960s for the people's movement fighting against Apartheid. It exposed social problems and issues caused by discrimination. Key members of the newspaper were F. Carneson, M. P. Naicker, B. Bunting, R. First and G. Mbeki. It was banned by Vorster under the Suppression of Communism Act. The last issue was distributed on the 28 March 1963.
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This collection includes Spark: 3, 24 January and 21, 28 March and New Sjambok: photocopies: various dates from July-September 1931.
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This collection is open for research
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20090814