Earth removal work in Alexandra
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A digger doing earth removal work in Alexandra.
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Earth removal work in Alexandra
A digger doing earth removal work in Alexandra.
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Striking railway workers sign back on to work in Johannesburg
Striking railways workers sign back on to work after the end of the biggest (about 18000 workers), and longest (3 months) strike in the history of South African public service. The victory for members of the S.A. Harbour and the Railway Workers Union came after months of police harassment and conflict which left a number of workers dead and many detained. Johannesburg 11 June 1987.
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PFP workers react to the loss of Progressive Federal Party (PFP) seats
Shocked Progressive Federal Party (PFP) workers react to the news of the loss of another PFP constituency to the National Party (NP) as results were broadcast over national television. The PFP lost a total of six seats in the whites only election, as well as their status as the official opposition in Parliament. Johannesburg 6 May 1987.
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May Day rally in Lenasia where supporters hold posters calling for the unban of the ANC. 1987
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Police seige of COSATU headquarters
Police lay siege to the headquarters of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in central Johannesburg. Police claimed they were searching for 3 ANC members allegedly hiding in the building. The building and the surrounding area were sealed off for over 6 hours and the press denied access under emergency regulations. Johannesburg 22 April 1987. Photographer at the time did not want credit for this photograph probably for protection.
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Boxes not being loaded onto trains due to SARHWU strike.
Backlog of boxes not being loaded onto trains due to South African Railway and Harbour Workers Union (SARHWU) strike in March and April 1987
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Portrait of Mono Badela a South African Journalist.
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Rev. Jean-Francois Bill after his release
Rev. Jean-Francois Bill, a Swiss South African and Presbyterian clergyman, shortly after his release from nine months in detention. He was not charged, but has been served with severe restriction orders. Johannesburg, 27 March 1987.
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Rev. Jean-Francois Bill and his family after his release
Rev. Jean-Francois Bill, a Swiss South African and Presbyterian Clergyman shortly after his release from nine months in detention. He was not charged, but has been served with severe restriction orders .Left to Right Denice (Daughter) Rev Jean-Francois Bill, Molly (wife)
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David Webster addressing a gathering on National Detainees Day
David Webster, wearing a Detainees' Parents Support Committee (DPSC) T-shirt, addressing gathering at COSATU House on National Detainees Day, 12 March 1987.
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