The architects of détente prior to the Nkomati agreement. Left to right: South African Minister of Defence Magnus Malan; US assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Chester Crockey; and Foreign Minister Pik Botha, Cape Town 1984.
A woman helps a young boy hold a gun as part of the display at the "Magtefees" - military festival - in Cape Town . The festival was sponsored by Dairy Maid.
"Dr Ivan Thomas joins with the crowd of 5000 people in singing the national anthem at a meeting in Cape Town City Hall tonight (07/10/85). The meeting was called to join Thomas in the breaking of his 21 Day fast as part of the End Conscription Campaign commemoration of the first anniversary of troops entering South Africa's black townships."