- ZA HPRA A922-C-C46
- Unidad documental compuesta
- 25 December 1948
Demands an explanation as to why Johanna left Inanda.
Demands an explanation as to why Johanna left Inanda.
Champion to the Native Commissioner, Nkandla
Demands clarification of the issue of demolition of a church building at Mandaba, in the broader context of the non-recognition of native-controlled churches.
Request for further details are Eckersley's reconsideration of Gertrude' Kambule's position.
Requests he1p in a fund-raising drive to keep The Guardian newspaper solvent.
Champion to the Editor, The Guardian
Message to the readers of The Guardian declaring that the continued appearance of the newspapers is a national necessity in view of fear and hatred inspired by the nationalist government.
Requests a resume of (Champion's?) meeting with the bus owners; 'EO' visited a Pietermaritzburg company where two Europeans told African workers that the government had 'accepted the Indians' challenge of 1944', and would restrain their actions for some days; 'EO' has arranged for them to give evidence before the Riots Commission.
Champion to the Native Commissioner, Weenen
Certifies that Johanna Mancoba worked for Champion for 4 years and testifies to her good character and worthiness of a letter of exemption.
Describes his recent visit to Nyasaland; comments on the degree of control and authority exercised by Africans, mentions that how was asked to settle there to he1p load the political struggle; asks to meet with Champion. letter signed.
More extensive letter of condolence.
Congratulates Champion on his success at Lamontville; comments that people are regaining their senses after having chosen, earlier. 'a young, inexperienced propagandist' over Champion.