Changing Africa, statement adopted at the 7th annual conference of the South African Congress of Democrats held in April 1961 [four pages]. Also includes Think it over, statement by Piet Beyleveld, chairman S.A. Congress Democrats [leaflet, 2 sides]. File also includes "The Story of the Communist Party", leaflet of the South African Communist Party (c1961).
South African Congress of Democrats
This material is held atInstitute of Commonwealth Studies Library, University of London
- Reference
- GB 101 ICS189
- Dates of Creation
- c1961
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 3 items
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The South African Congress of Democrats was a radical, left, white, anti-apartheid body, which was set up in South Africa in late 1953 as part of the multi-racial Congress Alliance. The aim of the Congress was to campaign amongst whites against apartheid. The COD identified closely with the African National Congress and campaigned for racial equality and universal suffrage. Though not a large group, the Congress was a key part of the Congress Alliance. The Congress participated in every Congress Alliance campaign until it was banned by the South African government in September 1962.
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