Basil "Manenberg" Coetzee playing the saxophone, a musician who has become a familiar feature at political meetings in Cape Town. All his compositions ar politically inspired. 1984

"Cape Town, South Africa. Dr Ivan & Thoms blows out the candle which has been burning for the duration of his 21 day fast at a meeting attended by 5000 people in the Cape Town City Hall today (07/10/85). The meeting was called by the End Conscription Campaign as the culmination of a month long focus "Troops out Now", Calling on the South African government to to withdraw all troops from the country's black townships.

"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."

Ivan Thoms holding a placard saying "16 days fasting for a just peace" In his protest outside St George's Cathedral in Cape Town.

Dr Anton Eberhardt, who [with] 800 others have signed the conscientious objector register refusing to serve in the SADF. Eberhardt was sentenced to 12 months in jail in 1977 for refusing to serve and faces another 18 Months. Cape Town South Africa, 21 September 1989.

143 men in various cities around South Africa made simultaneous declarations to refuse to serve in the South African Defence Force (SADF). Here Andre Zaaiman, a former infantry captain and combat veteran, explains his reasons at a press conference held by the Cape Town Group EDICESA (Ecumenical Documentation and Information Centre for Eastern and Southern Africa). Behind him is a banner which states: "We won't fight in the SADF " Cape Town, 3 August 1988.

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.

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.

Supporters outside court for the Yengeni Trial ordered to disperse by police, Cape Town.

A team of 5 runners left from near Pollsmoor prison at the start of a relay scheduled to end at a Gugulethu Sports Stadium as part of the Mandela 70th birthday celebrations. However the runners were arrested shortly before arriving in Wynberg. Police and military also sealed off the Stadium in Gugulethu and prohibited the sporting events which were due to take place there.