Official Organ of the Labour Party, relaunched by Alex Hepple in 1962. He had also contributed articles to previous releases of "Forward". Included correspondence, minutes and newspaper clips providing a timeline of events.
The volume of press cuttings, dated and pasted on sheets of paper, ranging from 27 March 1963 to 14 December 1964, were compiled by Josephine (Girlie) Hepple. The provide an account of the events leading to the arrests at Rivonia to the aftermath of the trial. See also statement by Josephine Hepple in B12.
Handwritten notes, typescripts, correspondence, articles and newspaper clips. The items B1-13 were filed in a box file and listed by Bob Hepple. This order has been retained.
Original letters relating to the defamatory reporting about Bob Hepple in the ANC publication 'Freedom Fighter' and republished in 'Spotlight', after having fled South Africa. Included a handwritten letter by Walter Sisulu to Bob Hepple, rectifying the facts in favour of Bob Hepple, dated 25 May 1964.
Also included correspondence with Oliver Tambo, Yusuf Dadoo, Duma Nokwe about the same matter; and press cuttings.
Correspondence and newspaper clips relating to the formation and daily running of the workers own newspaper 'Saamtrek' and its publication by Unity Publications. In 1958 the weekly 'Saamtrek' was changed to the monthly 'Unitas', and was sponsored by the T.U.C.