The protest was against Republic Day celebrations set for the next day and police broke up the protest. A policeman grapples with demonstrating University of Cape Town (UCT) students in central Cape Town. Students hang on to a student the policeman was attempting to arrest. Five people were arrested.
Policeman arrests a University of Cape Town (UCT) student that was protesting against Republic Day celebrations set for the next day. Five people were arrested.
A voter casting his ballot under the watch of a policeman at the "Coloured" election in Johannesburg. The few who voted in the coloured and Indian elections got a lot of advice, support and protection from police and government officials.
On 22 May Policemen carry the coffin at the funeral of fellow constable, 20 year old Weyers Botha, victim of a car bomb that exploded outside the Magistrates Court in downtown Johannesburg.
A student in possession of an anti election sticker is harassed and searched by the police at a polling booth in Athlone on 22 August - Day of the election for the coloured house of representatives. Policeman found a "don't vote" sticker.