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Scrap Book 4

The newspaper clips were collected by Robert Sobukwe whilst held on Robben Island.

The newspaper cuttings relate to Robert Sobukwe's treatment in prison; his application for an exit permit; Zephania Mothepeng charged with being a member of the PAC; Potlako Leballo to be expelled from Basutoland and going into hiding; Patrick Duncan and the split of the PAC; Robert Sobukwe denied to leave to US where he is offered a home and work; plea and debates to change the Sobukwe clause; Veronika Sobukwe appeals for her husband; leadership battle for PAC in Basutoland; the Church and race relations; 90-day detentions; newspaper article with the interview and photographs of Robert Sobukwe by the newspaper Sunday Express in Pretoria prison, with handwritten comments 'False'; African politics and leaders, Kwame Nkrumah, Milton Obote, Julius Nyerere and Kenneth Kaunda; Robert Sobukwe third year on Robben Island; Helen Suzman debate on Sobukwe clause in Parliament; telegram from 'Godwin' to Robert Sobukwe on Robben Island saying "will see you tomorrow, 24th", dated 23 May 1967; Matanzima brothers accused.

Transkei unrest

Correspondence with Helen Suzman, May 1962 in relation to the Transkei Emergency Regulations, SAIRR, April 1962, as well as her question asked in Parliament; Orders under the Regulations for the administration of the Transkeian Territories, by K. Matanzima, 13 January 1961.

Banning Of National Convention

Typed letter to Sir De Villiers Graaff, written by Nelson Mandela on behalf of the South African Congress of Democrats, calling on the Government to convene a National Convention, with the task of drawing up a new Constitution, May 1961; Statement by Quintin Whyte with reference to the banning of the South African National Coloured Convention, July 1961.

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