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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
Matthews, Jimi
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
Matthews, Jimi
Dr. Ivan Toms at the end of his 21-day fast, Cape Town
"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.
Mendel, Gideon
Dr. Ivan Toms with a crowd of 5000 people at an ECC gathering, Cape Town
"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."
Mendel, Gideon
Dr. Ivan Toms outside St. George's Cathedral in Cape Town during his protest 'Fast for a just peace'
Ivan Thoms holding a placard saying "16 days fasting for a just peace" In his protest outside St George's Cathedral in Cape Town.
Mendel, Gideon
Dr. Anton Eberhardt with a group of conscientious objectors 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.
Miller, Eric
Press conference held by Cape Town group of conscientious objectors
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.
Miller, Eric
Police arrest a student at a demonstration in central Cape Town
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.
Mendel, Gideon
Police arrest a student at a demonstration in central Cape Town
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.
Mendel, Gideon
Supporters asked to disperse during the Yengeni trial in Cape Town
Supporters outside court for the Yengeni Trial ordered to disperse by police, Cape Town.
Miller, Eric
Runners wearing T-shirts with slogan: "Mandela - freedom at 70"
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.
Miller, Eric