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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

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

ECC service to break the fast of Harold Winkler

The End Conscription Campaign service to break the fast of Harold Winkler, a Wits student and part of the ECC in Johannesburg. Part of the ECC 'Fast for a just peace" campaign. The image depicts a white man standing holding candle with black man standing behind him with arm raised holding up a fist. 7/10/85

Weinberg, Paul

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