Identity area
Reference code
ZA HPRA AB2546-C-C31
Title
Church and State
Date(s)
- 1986 - 1994 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
Extent2 files
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Scope and content
Letters from Archbishop Russell and Archbishop Tutu to the State President, (re Sharpeville Six, restrictions on black leaders etc.) and replies from President PW Botha. Statements issued by the Bishops of the CPSA re the Sharpeville Six and attacks made on Archbishop Tutu. Also includes an ANC election advert (1994) including the names of various CPSA clergy supporting the ANC, together with letters from these clergy to Archbishop Tutu explaining their action and offering apologies (See also De Klerk, SA government).