S.S. Bhengu to the Secretary, Riots Enquiry Commission
Statement submitted to the Riots Commission listing 'the native grievances' towards 'the Indians' - inter alia Indian entrenchment in business, overcharging, maltreatment by Indians, sexual immorality etc.; includes an offer to submit further evidence.
Encloses a copy of Bhengu's statement to the Riot Commission and expresses his regret that he was unable to see Champion before making his submission.
Telegram informing Champion that Kadalie died the previous day.
Outlines his proposals for co-operation between African and Indian entrepreneurs in the context of severe tensions between certain sectors of those two population groups.
Letter of thanks for hospitality in Thaba Nchu.
Expresses his regret over the death of J.G. Magade and suggests that a memorial service be held in his honour at which the activities of the Natal ANC be publicised.
Acknowledges receipt of Kadalieøs ]letter and supports Kadalie's decision not to settle in Nyasaland; states that he is unlikely to meet Kadalie in Bloemfontein as he, Champion, is about to withdraw from Congress.
Champion to the Native Commissioner, Eshowe
Letter elaborating on a telephone call about one T.W.S. Mthembu and his activities; includes noteworthy passing references to the Bantu Authorities Act and Bantu education.
Secretary of the Natal Workers Club, Durban, to the Town Clerk, Durban
Details the bureaucratic obstacles which prevented the Club from purchasing a building suitable for housing meetings in it; applies now for a residential site with a house from which the Club could operate.