WITS

Prof. John Heyns was elected Moderator of the Dutch Reformed Church in SA at its synod in Cape Town

ZA AFRAPIX AP2-A-1153
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October 1986

Part of ANTI-APARTHEID COLLECTION, NETHERLANDS

Unknown Afrapix Photographer

Press conference held by Cape Town group of conscientious objectors

ZA AFRAPIX AP5-5-5.1-5.1.12
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1988-08-3

Part of JULIE FREDERIKSE, Collection of photographs

143 men in various cities around South Africa made simultaneous declarations to refuse to serve in the South African Defence Force (SADF). Here Andre Zaaiman, a former infantry captain and combat veteran, explains his reasons at a press conference held by the Cape Town Group EDICESA (Ecumenical Documentation and Information Centre for Eastern and Southern Africa). Behind him is a banner which states: "We won't fight in the SADF " Cape Town, 3 August 1988.

Miller, Eric

Dr. Ivan Toms at the end of his 21-day fast, Cape Town

ZA AFRAPIX AP5-5-5.1-5.1.7
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1985-10-07

Part of JULIE FREDERIKSE, Collection of photographs

"Cape Town, South Africa. Dr Ivan & Thoms blows out the candle which has been burning for the duration of his 21 day fast at a meeting attended by 5000 people in the Cape Town City Hall today (07/10/85). The meeting was called by the End Conscription Campaign as the culmination of a month long focus "Troops out Now", Calling on the South African government to to withdraw all troops from the country's black townships.

Mendel, Gideon