and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which
I am prepared to die.”
As violence in this country was inevitable, it would be wrong and unrealistic for African leaders to continue preaching peace and nonviolence at a time when the government met our peaceful demands with force.
As violence in this country was inevitable, it would be wrong and unrealistic for African leaders to continue preaching peace and nonviolence at a time when the government met our peaceful demands with force.
The ANC decided to take up armed resistance to the government
The ANC decided to take up armed resistance to the government
They still had peaceful protests, but also took on terrorist tactics, such as intimidation, bombing, murder and sabotage
The Prime Minister declared a state of emergency and forces could detain people without a trial.
190 acts of sabotage between October 1961 and July 1963.
1976-1982: 150 attacks
1980s- 100s of bombings
1983- MK bombs air force headquarters.
19 people killed and more than 200 injured.
“"(e) Selection of targets to be tackled in initial phase of guerrilla operations with a view to causing maximum damage to the enemy as well as preventing quick deployment of reinforcements. In its study the Committee should bear in mind the following main targets:
“"(e) Selection of targets to be tackled in initial phase of guerrilla operations with a view to causing maximum damage to the enemy as well as preventing quick deployment of reinforcements. In its study the Committee should bear in mind the following main targets:
Strategic road, railways and other communications.
Mandela went on the run after the ANC was banned. He was arrested in 1962, after secretly returning to South Africa, and was imprisoned for five years for organizing strikes.
Mandela went on the run after the ANC was banned. He was arrested in 1962, after secretly returning to South Africa, and was imprisoned for five years for organizing strikes.
In 1963, Mandela was linked to a sabotage campaign in Rivonia near Johannesburg. He was sentenced for life.
1973, Mandela was offered a shorter sentence if he would support the bantustan program – he refused!
In 1974, South Africa was banned from the United Nations General Assembly.
Nelson Mandela peacefully fought to end apartheid. He served 27 years in prison for such “treason.”
Nelson Mandela peacefully fought to end apartheid. He served 27 years in prison for such “treason.”
Thousands of other South African non-whites were imprisoned and executed for their resistance against apartheid.
“During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to the struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”
“During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to the struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”
