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.
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.
Black Johannesburg municipal security guards, in training to protect government installations. Municipal compound security guards complete being marked by members of the SADF.
Private Security Guards "super Cops" posing holding pistols in front of a car in the Northern Suburbs of Johannesburg. Private security was a growing trend in South African suburbs.
Students from Wits University march in protest of police action against peaceful demonstrators the previous day. These include Wits Student Representative Council (SRC) President, Claire Wright, Black Student Societies (BSS) President Dali Mpofu and the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shear. 30/5/86
