Political Detention

Abel Mokonyane and Sister Bernard greeted by family on their release on bail

ZA AFRAPIX AP5-21-21.3-21.3.2
Item
1987-10-19

Part of JULIE FREDERIKSE, Collection of photographs

Abel Mokonyane and Sister Bernard being greeted by family members after being released on bail along with four others.

Miller, Eric

Ahmed Kathrada on his release.

ZA AFRAPIX AP5-21-21.3-21.3.12
Item
c1989

Part of JULIE FREDERIKSE, Collection of photographs

Supporters carry a jubilant Ahmed Kathrada on their shoulders after his release from prison. People hold posters calling for welcoming back leaders, long live the ANC and supporting the UDF.

Miller, Eric

Candlelight vigil in Cape Town to protest against state of emergency and detentions

ZA AFRAPIX AP5-19-19.1-19.1.35
Item
c1986-1991

Part of JULIE FREDERIKSE, Collection of photographs

Children at a candlelight vigil protesting against the state of emergency and detentions, held in Cape Town

Hartman, David

Caroline Motsoaledi prior to her husband's release

ZA AFRAPIX AP5-21-21.3-21.3.8
Item
1989-10-14

Part of JULIE FREDERIKSE, Collection of photographs

Caroline Motsoaledi, the wife of Rivonia trialist Elias Motsoaledi, has her hair permed at 5pm on the 14th October prior to his release on 15 October 1989.

Wulfsohn, Gisèle

Colin Cairncross rejoicing at a suspended sentence

ZA AFRAPIX AP5-21-21.3-21.3.6
Item
1988-12-03

Part of JULIE FREDERIKSE, Collection of photographs

Teacher, Colin Cairncross (22) , is hoisted shoulder high by jubilant supporters after being given a 5 year suspended prison sentence for aiding the outlawed African National Congress (ANC). Ten other men were jailed for a total of 83 years for their involvement in guerilla attacks in the Western Cape.

Tillim, Guy

Demonstrating against detention and in support of detainees on hunger strike. .T. 4/4/89.

ZA AFRAPIX AP5-19-19.1-19.1.10
Item
1989--04-04

Part of JULIE FREDERIKSE, Collection of photographs

A group of strikers demonstrating against detention and for hunger strikers not to be moved, but released, holding placards being ticketed by police officers.

Miller, Eric

DPSC tea at Central Methodist Church Johanesburg

ZA AFRAPIX AP5-17-17.2-17.2.10
Item
1986-06-28

Part of JULIE FREDERIKSE, Collection of photographs

A woman holds her child at the Detainees Parents Support Committee (DPSC) tea party held at the Central Methodist Church Johannesburg 1986.

Miller, Eric

Elias Motsoaledi reunited with his family

ZA AFRAPIX AP5-21-21.3-21.3.9
Item
1989-10-17

Part of JULIE FREDERIKSE, Collection of photographs

The Motsoaledi family, Caroline, Elias and 3 of their children left to right: Kokoi, Leshoro, Mphoreng in Soweto on the evening of 17 October 1989.

Wulfsohn, Gisèle

Elias Motsoaledi reunited with his family, shows an album he kept whilst imprisoned

ZA AFRAPIX AP5-21-21.3-21.3.10
Item
1989-10-17

Part of JULIE FREDERIKSE, Collection of photographs

Elias Motsoaledi shows his family the photo album he kept with him whilst in prison for 26 years. Left to right: Kokoi (son), Caroline (his wife) Leshoro (son), Soweto 17 October 1989.

Wulfsohn, Gisèle

Free the children service in Cape Town

ZA AFRAPIX AP5-17-17.2-17.2.13
Item
1987

Part of JULIE FREDERIKSE, Collection of photographs

"Free the children" service in protest against the detention of children held in Cape Town. Leah Tutu and Fariedah Omar stand in front of a candle.

Mendel, Gideon

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