Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1980s (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
22 photographs
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
Afrapix was a collective agency of amateur and professional photographers who documented Apartheid South Africa through their photographs in the 1980s. At its height there were 20 members, and up to 60 "stringers" which had an affiliation and would do projects for Afrapix.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
'Justice and Peace' was formed in response to Vatican II, Pope Paul VI setting up the Pontifical Commission for justice and peace in 1967. A justice and peace group was founded in Johannesburg in 1973/4. ' Justice and Peace' was keenly aware that Apartheid had been a key characteristic of societal imbalances. Apart from its primary focus which was to raise awareness in the Catholic Community, Justice and Peace worked closely with both local and international organisations (religious and lay) who were committed to transforming society through justice and reconciliation.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
The photographs were contained in a photo album, together with images of various events, and activities. The AFRAPIX photographs were removed and listed separately.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Permission to publish must be obtained from the respective AFRAPIX photographers.
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
The photographs are housed as part of the collection of the records of 'Justice and Peace', at the Historical Papers Research Archive, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. They can be accessed here: http://historicalpapers-atom.wits.ac.za/p2-28