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SATURDAY I6*h DKCEMR.'T.. 1972.FIRST FLEHARY SESSION.

8.00 a.m Registration and Doiiaitatión Into Commissions

9.00 a.m Wuicoao Address by President

9.30 a.a. (a) Presentation of Crudentials and Announooaonts,

(b) Reading and Adoption of Standing Rules for tha

Conauct or Conjr»»»

10.45 T-B-A

11.00 a.a (a) Minutes of the Inaugural National Conferenoe in

Pietermaritzburg , July, 1972#

(b) Matters Arising frca Minute*.

I,CO p.m. Lr—u— n—C—n.

SECOND PI,WARY SESSION.

2.00 p.n. Report of the interim National Executive Comalttee I

- Discussion

3.45 P*®* T-B-A

1.00 ;.s. 2rir.cS;

6 .0 0 p . a . s -U -P -P -S -R

7.30 p.a. (a) Official Opening of the First Black People's Convention

National Congress uy Guest Speaker*(b) Vote of Thanks.

9.00 p.a. Theatrical Presentation Vy Tecon Players.

SUNDAY I7th DSC^B-R . 1972.

THIRD FLnrRnY a£S5I0M.

8.00 a.a. B-R-B-A-K-F-A-S-T.

9.00 a.a. Affitmdments to the Constitution

10.45 T-B-A.

11.00 a.a. Cosaioaions in Session

(a) Planning Commission,

(b) Administration Commission, a .

(o) Liaison Commission.. IVa\. %

t . m _ t C- H

2.00 p.a. Commission! Reports

3.45 P*«* T-B-A.4.00 p.a. Commissions' Reports Continued

- Discussions

- Resolutions

5.00 p.a. Elections

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6. 00 p. a. 3-U-P-P-S-R.

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SAT* RDAY - 16th D5Cv'.?SF.. 1972.

The Convention started with the reotatiation of the partlcipanta,

Bueinees of the Convention started at 9.00 a.a.

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PnLKCATES P'< "3 :~T»

D. Chiloane, C. Koehotle, V. .Mvulane, D.^hetty, ■ ? OceeF, V. Made, n. Hengvokhulu, S. Pu’h«l**i, T. Chílisa, T. Holewa, T. Fameani,M. Mangena, L. Khoza, 3. ’íaíund, C. Falwoni, H. Variana, S. Vanna,A. Mayct, H. Hayet, H. Moosa, N. Matshoba, C. Hawa, X Nar«na,M. Raraphele, b '<kaoinae, V# Kb-ware. "T

-JThe Chairman read the agenda for the Congress.The interim President ol* B.P.C. thereafter presented hie welcome addreee to the Congreea.This lten wao followed oy a motion which was read by the Chairman to the house.

ffE80LUTI0n ./72

"That thin Congress noting»

1. The presonce of the members of the press,2. The tendency of ' hite prees to call ’is Black people "non-whites”

nr eny derogatory term in their reporto.3. The biasnesc wili which they report proceedings for any or all Black

organisations and everything that pertains to the Black community,therefore resolves:

To re8orve the right to expel forthwith froa this Congress any newspaper that,calls us "non-whites" or any derogatory term or dis- torte the proceedings of this Congrees".

0. KelU 1 • \l MOVFR; H. WFTWfyinrLU /- .... x\ S'-CO’ DiíH» R. RAMPH 3.T. (c*rri*4 Una«*}

B5SOLUTICH 2 /1 2 ."That this Congresn noting)

1. The circumstances surrounding tho Interim Vice-President, Mr MthulftI . Shezi's train "accident’'.

2•' That this was a result of hie determination to defend the dignity of his fellow Black men.

3# That this "accident" is another manifestation of even thP lowest of Whiteo to defend white power and all its racist manifestation,

therefore resolveei

i) To express our solidarity with his gallant aot of tfefendlng Plack fi?;'* »nd maintaining their dignity,

ii) To call upon ail Blacks to do iwwi*» a2>«n their dignity and freedom is being assaulted.

Ill) To make it clear tha*. in spite of all the forces of evil against us we will relentlessly defend our God - given rights whatever tbs cost".

HOircn. B. !UJV!IA. (Carried Unan*) SECOHDTÍi R. RA*PHELE. 1

The vinutes of the Inaugural Conference held at Pieteraaritstwrg were read.The Convention adjourned for lunch at 1.15 P*"*The Convention recumel at 2.<X'p.«.TJ»e Congress.£?s$fi with the discussion of the minutes of tie Inaugural Conference held at Pletermarltsteirg, in July 1972.

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*RESOLUTION 3/7.-.

" That thiu Conjreuu noting!

I. The confusion arising out of Soction vii(b) in the uinutos ,

2« l'hs oontradiction between the above-aentioned Section following the

oonniBsion report on the foraation of Blaok Trade Unions under the

Umbrella Black Trade Union Council |

Therefore resolves 1To delete the example given under Section vii(b) in order that further

oonfuaion on the issue oan be avoided."MOVER» M. RAMPHO.E,, _ . . „ »SECONDER 1 < C* " i#d Unan*>

Formal aioption of tne ninutesi RESOLUTIOH 4/72.

" That this Congress accepts and adopts the minutes of BPC Conference held at

Edendale Lay Eouaenioal Centre as aaended and as a true. reflection

of ths proceedings of that Conference,". .1

MOVER» ¥. RAMTHELS,, . . v( Carried unan.)SECONDER1

At this juncture Branch Reports wsre given by leaders of delegations.

The Congress adjourned for tea at 3.45p>a« and reeua«d at 4.55P*11* »tth the discussion oti tho amendments of the Constitution* A query was raised on the preamble of the Constitution.

RESOLUTION 5/72.Tl-----•" ----

That the interpretation clause inolude the following elaussi ' That unless inconsistent with the eontezt the word CNLT in the pyeaable

of the constitution shall be understood to be qualifying political movements.' "

SECONDEHl C. NAMA.^ C*rrl#d Un*"* ^

RESOLUTIOH 6/72.

" That this Cor.grnss notingi1.Clause (iv) of the preamble of the Constitution that reads 1 * V* are aware and oonsoious of our responsibility and obligation m u ' has no relationship with the prooeeding and subsequent olaueee and or seotion|

2.That the deletion of this sub-clause will not altsr and or affeot ths oontoxt Therefore resolves 1 ,

To delete this sub-clause." MOVER1 ( Carried Unan.)SECONDER 1 C. PAL-Oil.'

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RESOLUTION 7/7?.

" That the word * «oveoent ' be used in Section 3 of the Constitution

to replace • organisation • for the eake of oonsistsncy. "

MOVER1 C. MOKODITOA. .( Carried Unan* )

SECONDER 1

Tbs Congress adjourned for supper*

Tho Congress resumed at 8*00pa*

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- > \J*L Ip '3-14-The participants were ad Irosso4 by Nteu Mokhehle, leader of th® Opposition Tarty, in Lesotho. Hr Mokhehle's speech, which was on tapo, provided the officiol opening of the first National Congress of BPC. Mr D. Koka guve a vote of thankc.The Congress thereafter continue* its bueines* *nd dealt with the amendments of th* Constitution.

S. SOLL'Tir,- 8/7 .

"That t ia Congress noting that Section 10(j) ie a repetition of the spirit embodied in Section 10 (i), therefore resolves>

To delete Section 1C(j)m .

HOV hi H. RATirHan .... *S COS OCR I L. !*AMYOSI.'varr*e“ ' rAn' i

RESOL*'7TC?! 0/7?.

"That this Congress noting;

1. Thu Secrfctary-Genoral in his capacity an an honorary office-bearer for his branch is unable to efficiently carry out hia duties.

2. The accumulation of work due to his dual responsibility.3. That his post presents a major task which requires speoialisM and

undivided attention.therefore resolvest

i)That this office be divided intoi

Secretary Preaaurer

to eneure division of labour and ef'icienoyi

ii)and that the portfolios should??nudi

a) Chairmanb) Vice-Chairmano) Secretaryd) Treasurere) Organiser.

iii)And t!at tho duties of the Secretary and Treasurer bo amended accordinglyi

Powors an-1 i.Mtma and rur.jticr.a of t c ^ranrh Executive

Tho Cficro*.ar;.- rhalli

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ïl Porrcsponr.ible for the eecretanal work of the Branoh, be responsible for the eafe-keeping of book* and/or records of the branch.

Tho Treasurer shalli

a) be responsible for the custody o t and shall keep a register of all capital annets of the Branch,

b) be responsible for *he finanoial aatecre or tne nranvii".

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RESOLtlTir?; 10/7?-

"That Section (g) b*> altered to iead ’The financial year of the Convention ende on 30th October.'"

HOVERi M. nAMPIiaENOVERi M. hANFUbLE (Ca 1#d Unan). SECONDER i C. PALKB1X. '

CongreSs adjourned until the following day#4/...

SUNDAT - I7th DECEMBER, 197?.. -4 -

IVisineec of t»«e Convention started with the sitting of the Commissions , vi*. Administration , Liaison and Planning Commissions led by Drake Koka ,Satha Cooper and Ranwedzi Nengwekhulu .respectively.Vhen the Administration Coramiseion presented its roport the participants felt that it was inadequate since it was not accompanied ly resolutions.

Meanwhile the interim Executive was requested to read its report.The financial statement was not acceptable to Confess. The reading of the financial statement was postponed until the following year.

ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS.

RESOLUTION 11/72.Y. " That this comrcionion realising that for the effective running of the

Convention the following personnel must 'vm sr. zbasis by the Conventioni

Secretary-General,National Organiser.

9 . That the Seuretary-General in conjunction with the National' Organiser appointsii) two administrative aides,

, 11) two typists*

Appointments to be ratified by the National Executive! and the salaries of the said personnel be paid accordingly to the estimates as oontained in the Administration report.

MOVER. P. TSOTETSI, ( U n i 9 á UnAn.)SECONDER. S.A. CLAMISÏ* ^ rriea

RESOLUTION T?/??.

1. " That this Congress mandates the National Exeoutlve to purcbaseia) office equipment,b) books of account,o) motor vehicles , as stipulated in the commission's reporti

2. That the estimates costs for personnel, offloe administration and travel be accepted as contained in the commission's report,

3. That the National Executive be empowered to execute ths following recommendations t

Reserve fund,Staff provident fund.

Members should contribute HO,20 per month towards the Reserve fund.Pr»»f sssional and business people be asked to pie g** themselves to a minimum of <<20,00 per annum."

MOVER. M.A. CT.AMINI, ( c { d „ j SECONDER. K. RACHIDI.

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RESOLUTION I j/-7?.

" That tnis Co w b íooaOú rcccsir.*!* •

1. That the National Exeoutlve be mandated to establish

regional offices la oonjunotlon with the Branohes in that

region|

2. That the regional offices be jointly maintained hjr Head Offloe

and resources. "

MOVER. P. TSOTETSI, Carried Unan») gECOKDER. M.A. DLAMINI.

LIAISON C0K3I33I0N P'JORTS»

7It was resolved that «(RESOLUTION 14/72.)M That this Convene noting the existence of Black Organisation which eater for only particular sections of the Blactc population euoh as the Natal Workohop for African Advancement, ASSECA, IDARASA , N.I.C. and other oultural bodies;And further noting the Convention's aim lb for the total involvement of the Black Community irrecpective of tribal or ethnic barriersj Therefore resolvesi *To maintain oontaot with such organisations to co-operate and to give guidanoe in projects which are directed towards the upliftment and •vsntual emancipation of the Black people. "

MOVERi C. PALUENI, / „ . . „ „ » SECONDER! Vi VAN! MADE. • ('*rri#d UanUnan.J

RESOLUTION 15/72.

H That this Convention noting the existence of multi-racial organisations which aro directly/indirectly involved in the Black Community and further noting that the work performed by these organisations in terms of research materials may be useful to the projects that the Convention is envisagedto oabark upon in the futurej Therefore resolvesi1. To maintain contact with such organisations at our terms where it will

be benefioial to the realisation of the aims and tho objeotives of the Convention i

2. that auoh oo-oporation shall be limited to exchange of r*s«aroh material!3.3. and euoh oontaot shall be renewed annually at the Convention

Congress."

MOVERt C. PALWBÍI. ( Carried Unan.)SECONDER! S. CAROLUS.

RESOLUTION 16/72.

" That this first National Congress of BPC reoogniaing the desirability of an ■Independent Black National Bank and noting that a commission is investigatiug the feasibility of establishing suoh a bank|

Therefore mandates the vice-Prosider.tjI. To gather information about the aims, objectives and policy °0fthe bank and progress mado towards its formation)2« and to report and make recommendations to the National Exeoutivs

and the next annual Congress."

MOVER! D. NTHONOOA. , -SECONDER! L. KHOZA. \ Cairisd Unan.)

RESOLUTION n / 7 2 ." That this Congress reoogniaing the sxiatenoe of the Black Workers Projsot and the Black Allied Worker's Union which are both working In

tha interests of the Black worker»

Therefore mandates the BrC Exccutiv* tn elos»r working

relationships and greater oo-operation between them and other Black

trade unions with a view to establishing a single National Blaok

Workers Counoll. "

MOVERi M. MANTHATA,( Carried Unan.)

SECONDER! LINDA KHOZA.

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RESOLUTION I f / ? ? .

That thia Conejrcno realising that it is of paramount Importance that w* hava health/ international relations . and reoogr.ieing that thoro aro «omo

countries which have the interests of Flack people at heart ,but through imperial domination are now foroed to maintain trade links with South Africa}Therefore resolves; ,

1. To have oontaot only with those states and international organisations that ar« in sympathy with «uU óu^pcrt cause;

2. not to havs any liaison with colonial powers that are actively engaged in aiding and aUttliug thú whito racist r»ci">«* South Afrioa ;

3. and further that the countries that which consort and oonnive with the whits gorv government in a fraudulent attempt at speaking for Black people under th* guise of dialogue be rejected. "

MOVER» S. CAROLUS,SECONDERi VIVANI MADE.( Carried unan.)

RESOLUTIONS OF THE PLANtilNC COMMISSION.

RESOLUTION 18/72." That this oongi-tibb itotlngi1. That there is a dire need for leadership in the Black Community,2. that it is the onus of BPC to provide , to initiate wherever possible, and

to develop the leadership potential within the Black community;Therefore resolves»

i) To mandate the National Organiser to uiganise loadership training oourses at local, at regional and at national levels;

ii) that these courses be held regularly and that yearly progress reports on those leadership programmes be.submitted to the annual Cor.gross of BPC .

iii) and that these courses be nonducted, managed and sponsored by th*National Head Office of BPC ;

It ) that the National Ezeoutive work in close oo-operation with other relevant Dlack Organisations in making the leadership cources successful."

MOVER, M, RAHPHELE, ( jSECONDERi v '

RESOLUTION 19/72.” That thio Congress noting»I. The large number of Black youth who have been condemned by th* eyatwa to

be virtual outcasts;2* that this group has been ignored by aost Black organisations ;3« that the youth of any community are its aost important member* ;

4. that there is an urgent need for this section of th* Black ooiusunity to b* given the attention it deserves ;Therefore resolvesi

i) That 2PC devi«« youth orogrammes direoted at »-

a) instilling a sense of Belonging in thio group to th* r*st of th*

oomaunity ,

b) re-orientating their basio values towards Black Consoiouansss

and Blaok Solidarity,

o) develop th*ir potential so as to aake thea useful asabsrs

of the Black Coaounity;

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ii) That tho Natior.al F.xecutive in conjunction with region* and Branches and othor Black organisations conduct leadership seminars for this section of the Elack community".

-r , mov?«, . .A*tfVCir>cO». fl0 ( SPCOMnCTli M. RAMPH'IE. 'Carrl*d Unan.)

hf^rnT:rr 20/ 12."That this Congress noting:

7 f - l l h i i ' The vital role Play«d >y foreit> n’''*itor" In maintaining and supportingO ' th* eC0n0miu 8yBt‘,B of South Africa»

2. that the system is -fcaicr.od for maximum exploitation of Fleck people

• that tho riches and resources of this country belong as their• . birthright) and furtne- noting

4. that foreign investors claim ti.at t'eir presence in this country contributes towurds the development of the Black community,

5. that this claim is disputed by reality of the Blacks' experience in this country 1

therefore resolves 1i) To reject the involvement of foreign investors in this exploits*

Uvu oconoaic eye too,ii) to call upon foreign investors to disengage themselves from this

'•/hite-controlled exploitative system,iii) and mandate^ the National Executive to make known our stard on

foreign investors, known both in this country and overseas through all available channels”.

j U t 5 S S j U , u. )j COUDER» S

RrSOUJTIOK 21/72.

"That this Congress notings

1. That there is a need for adult education anongsl Blacks in S.A.,

2. that there are other Blacks organisations involved with sdult literacy in the country,

3. that Black organisations shaul</*&pl icate their efforts or compete aoongiit themselves in their involvement with the Black Coanunity Programmes but ratier co-operate with on* mnotheri

therefore resolves 11. To mandate the National i'xecutlve to establish contact with th*

relevant organisations and discusa areas of cooperation withthese organisations And further}

2. mandates tne National Executive Cemalttee to investigate th* possibility of establishing a hoa* education s*rvic* for th*Black community and»

3 . that the Rational F.xecutive committee report* prcgr*** to th*Second Rational Congr **".

MOYrR. H. KANCEXA (Carried unan.)SSCOTDEHi S. PVTHELEZI.

RCSCLITIC:' 22/12

"That this ffatimal Congress noting»

1. There is a tendency among international agenci** and *:>•* countries to discriminate againat South African Black* because o4 th*South African Whit* racist regia*»

2, that South African Blacks cannot be responsible for ths present policy-making machinery of tb4 Whit* South African government 1

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3. and noting that j.P.C, pledgee itself to represent the Blackpeople internationally;

Therefore reeolvesi

l) To mandate the B.P.C. National Fxecutive Committee t* Mate in no uncertain terua to the relevant agencies organisations or countries tho stand of B.P.C. in South Africa whenever the occasslon Lnanr. i

1») and furtner that the stand being held hy B.P.C. as regards these international agencies, organisations or countries shall be reviewed in the second National Congress".

MOVERi M. KáMOEWa , vSECONDER» S. BUTHFLEZI. v''*rri*d un*n> 1

RESOll’TIOi: 23/72.

"That thio National Congress notingi

1. That sport is a vital and popular part of the Black experience,

2. that B.T.C. iaaat of rtec«as«oit/ «.wo tie vuioe m ii.m spurting world,

3# that B.P.C.’s entire effort in directing the sporting world must bo oriented towards its ains, ideals and aspirations of Black Initiative ai.l further noting,

4. that there are so-called "non-racial" sporting bodies in South Africa which are in fact solely Black in membership,

5. that these sc-called"non-racial" bodies are at the same time placing White# xn south Africa in an eabirrassirsc sit’jstior. in the international forum)

hereby resolvesi

i) To reject outright the concepts of "multi-national"sports aa designed by White sporting bodies in South Africa,

ii) to encourage and initiate Black sportsmen and woaen to worktowards the creation of Black sporting orginisations which will dictate the cporting policy of Black South Airier. at all tmes maintaining the ideological stance of the Black movement".

MOVER; SECONDERi

resolution 24/7?."That this Congress noting!

(Carried Unan.)

1. That there is a growing mood in the international sporting world to isolate South Africa from participating in the international sporting activities!

2. that this isolation stems swinly from tie fact that 3outh Africa is being represented hy the minority WKite racist regime which claimsth* riyht tc do soi

J. that the intomationil sporting world has also extended this isolation by viotiaisirg Blactc sportsmen and woment

4 that the White racist regime oannot claim to represent South Afnía»

5. that South Africa belongs to th* Black people»

6. that Black people have the birthright to represent South Africa on international sporting ffceldsi

therefore rosolvcoi

i) To mandate the Executive Committee to make it clear to all International sporting bodies that Black sportsmen and wemen cannot be pcnalysed for the crimes which are being perpetrated by the monolithic White mcist regime,

ii) And that the National Executive should communicate th# contents of this resolution to the relevant national and international• porting bodies". MOVERi *,/.(C a rrie d unan.)

SECONDER 1 '

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Tho Congress adjourned at 6.00p.m. for ten minutes.

The Congress rc-aasoablod at 6.10p.m. and business of the Convention continued.

«The aoat important buciness of the day which was, heretofore embarked upon by Congress consisted of elections of the first National Executive of tneBlack People's Convention.

The following Executive Committee was sleeted by Congress»

PRESIDENT» MBS. W. KOWARE.(Unan.)

VICt>-rhc,oIúEiíTs an. C. iiCKCDITCA (Un«*n.)

SECRETARY)0FN-HAL» 'tR.S. BUT! ELEZI (Unan.)

NATIONAL ORGANISER» HR. H. HANOENA (HEM.CPH.)

PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER» HR.S. COOPER.

At this juncture the newly elected 'President of B.P.C. was given the platform to give her presidential address.

This was subsequently followed by a short but lively speech given by tjie ex-President oi tne out-going interim oxocutive.

Congress *as officially declared close after the"riational Anthem"

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Zina iwmurj-y, 1972.COMMUNIQUE I/7-).

The B.P.C. held its First National Congress at St, Peter's

Seminary, Hammanskraal (off Pretoria ) on Saturday I6th and

Sunday I7th December , 1972,

The following resolutions , passed unanimously , were taken

at Congress and we wish to bring to your urgent attention:»

ja/7?if. " That this Ccngr«s* realising that it is of paramount

Importance that we have healthy international relations;

And recognising that there are some countries which have

the iterests of Black people at heart but through imperial

domination are now forced to maintain trade links with

South Africa.

Therefore resolves:

1, To have contact only with those states and international

organisations that are in sympathy with and support

our cause ,

2, Not to have any liaison with colonial powers that

are actively engaged in aiding and abetting the White

racist regime in South Africa;

3, Further that the counttáes whicn consort and ccnr.ive

with the white gorvement in a fraudelent attempt at

speaking for Black people under the guise of dialogue

be rejected."

S. Carolus / V. Made,

That this Congress noting:

The vital role played by foreign investors in maintaining

and supporting the economic system of South Africa

2« That this system is designed for maximum

exploitation ;

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3. Ihat the nchee and resources of thie country belong to Blacko as their birthright;

4. That foreifx investors clain that their presence in this country contributes towards the developnent of the Block community;

5. That thin clain is disputed by the reality of the BlackJJCpsrionCO in thi s rniir.tr/;

-> beraf cvx r^aloves:

■I ' l) To reject tne involvunuui, of fujwis»» inviitors in this exploitative systen;

ii) To call upon foreirn investors to diser ~n *» thenselveo fros this rhite control! «rl exploitative pvstenj

And mandatesV

The National Executive C nnittee to rake known our standr\on foreijn investors, both in this country and overseasthrough all available channels." R. Nen,pwekhulu/B. Mafuna

23. "That this National Con -ress notings1. The+- th#*re in n tendency ar.on sone international agencies

and 3one countries to discriminate against South African Blacko because of the South African white racist re’inej

2. That South African Blacks cannot be held responsible for i resent policy-nakinc, nschinery of the white South African "ovemnent;

3. And noting t.iat BPC pled es itself to represent the Black people internationally;

Therefore resolves;i) To r.r.ndate the BFC National rbtecutive Conr.ittee to state

in no uncertain terns to the relevant a ;encies, organisations or countries the stand of BPC in South Africa whenever the occasion arises;

ii) And further that the stand beinr held by BFC as re ards theso international a-encies, organisations or countries shall b® wWdwufl at the Secoftd R tior.al Con/rress."

M. Mrinceha/S. Buthelezi

25. "Th»t this Con ress notings1. That there is a . rowin/r cood in the international sporting

world to isolate South Africa froD participating in international sportin.j activities;

2. That this isolation stens nainly fron the fact that South Africa is bein^ re;resented by the ninority white racist refine which clains the rir:ht to do so;

3 . That the international sporting world hos also extended this isolation by victinisinc Black sportsnen and wonen;

4. That the white racist ro. ine cannot clain tc represent

South Africa;

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5. That South Africa belongs to Black people;

6. That Black 'teopie have tho birthri *ht to represent South

Africa on international sports fjeMs;

Therefore resolves:»

To nandate the National Executive Comittee to nake it clear

to all international nportin/* bodies that- Blacli sportsnen

and woiu«n cannot be penalise'] for the rrir.co which nra bein-T

r>«TTi*»trnted bv the nonolithic whito racist re rice;

And that the Executive should co:-".unicate tne cont>*ut« of

this resolution to relevant national an 1 tntemRttonal

sporting boc’ieo." R. NfenfTwoisiiulu/S. Moodloy

Nota bene: The resolutions do not in any way condone ine

participation in tho international forun - whether sportinc

or otherwise - of persons ~rooned and sent out as our :

"representatives"J

The First National Executive C o m i t tee of the BPC conprises:

PRESlutril: Ini a Kotlalopulst K -ware

VICE FRESIDENT: Mr Kadiben«r Mokoditoa

SECRETARY-GENERAL: Mr Sipho Buthelezi

NATIONAL ORGANISER: Kr Mosibudi Man-ena.

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER: Mr Saths Cooper

Enclosed is a no-.-.y of the BPC Constitution.

We would appreciate an exchan e of r.aterial fron you.

BREAKING THE CHAINS1

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

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However, his faoilo and impetuoun atateoont that Prof. Brutua "graduated fro* Robben Ialand" ia causa for extreme diaquiot . Hia aubaequent reactionary Bt!it“H!orta are o^ear indicationa to the oppressed Black people that auoh fulminati.ooa only provo the iapotenco of peraona committed to working with U» oppressor in capping out tho future of Black people in our country.

We would like to believe that the unfortunate atatement attributed to Cataha. Butheiezi ia a aiaprint, but by hia invidioua position within the white oppreaaor'a ayateu - for whioh he alone ia reaponaible as the choice la entirely hia - it ia becoming plain that he ia Jr.oreeaingly eohoing Nationaliat propaganda-type asntiment by engaging in auapioio’-ia recriain&tiona like those, which no Black peraon , committed to aeeing the true freedon of ill Blaok people, would stoop to,

’KJive an opponent a bad name ar.d hang himi" It would be too muon to expect m peraon T/orking within the white ayatem to diaabuae his aafe position of immunity, Unfortunately for persona of the pres'inptioua and opportuniat ilk of Cataha Butheiezi, Robben Island ia rcaoa'oered by Rlack people for claiming some of its beat aona who worked unoompromlsLngly for freedom of Blacx people from white oppression.

One wondera why it ia that Cataha Butheiezi nevor faila to remind Black people of hia formor association with leadera in the Black struggle. Could extending hia support in tho naao of the nutcd Blsck move"ient to th« real reason? It will be difficult for Cataha Butheiezi to find an equal who would rejeot as a ahno aomething he tenacioualy clings cn to. and whioh he ambiguoualy goaa to extrema contradictory lengil's.in defending and attacking. And, Cataha Butheiezi should remember when eulogising any member of the white parliament, whioh ia reapon- alble for our preaont oppreaaed condition and the various Robben ofSouth Africa, that only Black people are sent to Robben Ialand!

For someone who takea auoh poapoua and paa3ionate exception to Black people in South Africa supporting our rightful leadera, Cataha Butheiezi diaplays an alarming lack of knowled6-w of tho Black 3trugglc and what it moans to be Involved in it. Robben Island catera for both "political" and ••criminal" "ofiendera" of the raoiat white regime. Daily about 2,000 Blacka are proseouted under the "Paaa Laws" - representin'* about one quarter of all caaea aent for "trial . The xhita regime aonda our people to the many Robben Ialonds of 3outh Africa - our people do not elect to go there, Thia ia a úïucl daily feature a£ life in thia raoiat country.Black people cannot afford to tw misled by falae hope and vague proaiaoa made by system oriQnted,,loadera',f the abBenco of rhoo would facilitate our freedom.- from whita bondage. Tho pity Is that tho news nodia espouses the causa of tho system-oriented ’’loaders", giving them a bloated sense of tholr reaponsibll- itiea and achieveaenta, Because of their kind Black freedom has been delayed in this country. Since the white nan sot foot in South Africa Blacks have been said down the drain and the indications are that thia trend will continue.

Many arguments for continued investment are advanced by forei<in invostorswith - vested interests in South Africa. 0n9 of these beine that their involvementin South Africa ia purely economically motivated and that in prinoipla theydo not support the racist policies of South Africa. This, however, is a fraudulentargument and therefore not acceptable to us Blacks.

Harsh reality spells it out to ua Blacks . nnaa jike I.B.W., General Motors, Polaroid ( Frank & Hirsch Pty. Ltd. ) , International Telephone * telegraph ( I T * P j, to cite a few, are directly supporting and pro noting the oppressive apartheid polocies of the White racist settlers in South Africa,

IFM oonputers, for example, play a major role in the police state ^classification of thi people by race in order to control andopprejs Slack people in South Afric.. They ar6 used in the Pretoria Reference ( "paaa" > in malntainin g efficient suppression of Blacks in all sjhoresof their lives,

«moral Motors is also actively Involved in assisting and J g *by ft roe of tho Thito government by designing, producing and supplying po vans which are used for loading tho usands of Blacks for "pass off«nc«s an peir.it raids. Such aaslttwiO* by General Motors strengethens polio* and military

power,Polaroid, ia. frank A Hiracb Pty. Ltd., and Kodak are aotively engaged in tha

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Sone companies* llfco I? Í 7 are assisting Uk- Thito gowmncnt's "Brvntustan" policy in decontrolising industry by establishing so-called "border" industries located outside the major industrial areas. This roTicy is aimed primarily at inpoding tho flow of Blacka to ••'JnitG urban %reaaH

In thj3c "border" industries "lack «oployooa cam as littl* u a we*k, as has been revealed in tho British pirliaawntiry conmissxon sitting, rudin^jsca located in those so-eaiied "border" areas receive nuah tix exanptlons and are assured of cheap Slack labour resources and the resultant i»u*vj prefite.

Advocates for continued investment in South A frica, such as the "Bontustan leaders" clain that increased invostcent in tho homelands will increase employment opportunities. Tiiis nay be true to a liaitea extent, but tn« faot is that increased foreign invesvaunt iupliea an increase in frustration and explolt- ation. The availability of cheap labour near.a and entrenchnont of thn undesire able capitalist exploitation of Blacks. Theae advocates of foreign inves*» Bent areinadvtrtently or knowingly advocatiag for a transference of exploitation ffrom najor centres to tne ao-called "border" areas. The inhumanity of this is further aggravated by the fact that w « of those so-call«d "leadjrs" also support this exploitative economic system by way of dues paid to cnimi* by poor people, or by entrenching their vested business Interests.

Advocates of continued invest-tent clain that if foreign investorswithdrew this would result in large-scale uncnplovnent of Blacks. ’Tlthdrawal can only ne*n tho downfall of the Vorster regime! Black people have pl«<lg«tl thcr.aclvcs to fight for freodon whatever tho oost. Black people haw ondurod auoh suffering and cannot suffer boyond this. Black people in general are prepared to suffer any consequonces if this noans ultimate Black freedom. *e have inherited miny diseases, o.g. , kwasniokor, pellagra and other undernourishment and nalnutritional diseases from the exploitative and repressive capitalist eoon- omic systen of South Afrioa.

Black people at th- cost of freedon can no lonpor afford to be r.isled by vague promises, which only serve to pcrpjtuate the uhite status quo.

Then, too, it is cormon knowledge that foreign investors must of necessity operate within the "laws" of tne oountry. This aeons operatin* within repressive apartheid lars such as Job Reservation,the "*ac1orie» Act of 1941", the "Physical Planning and Resources Act of 1967"» the "Bantu Labour 3ettl»t»nt of Disputes Act of 1953", etc. ;,nd as the mtisn r.uardlan newspaper perceptively points outi ’*The trouble is that the international coanunity doe* not yet seriously desire to see change in South Africa."

Porelgn lnvolveasnt in the exploitative econoolo system of South Africa may be aumarlsed as follows:1. Foreign investors by strengthening the econony of the fascist regime aak» it possible for this minority regime to bolster its military forco which ts ddsigned for the porretuol oppression of the Black people.2. Inoreasod investment encourages tne flow of Lacigrmts attracted by th* prosperity of whiten in South Africa. This flow in effect neons an Increase in unemployment for Blacks. These lets i grants occupy job* which would otherwleo be occupied by Slacks.3. Increased tecnnological achievenenta result in increased uneaployoent for Blacks and an efficient oppressive caahinery, for Blacks have no trainin' opportunities, and in the aain are classed as ••unskilled" workers by tho white*.4 . Foreign companies support and promote the enforcement over Black people of ■owe fore of vicious saite lax, such as the "Pass La»*".5. Foreign businesses prooote tne "Bantustan" policy, which is d-«signod for the perpetual cn*laver.ent and exploitation of the Black Nation which is decentralised into separate and warring entities. This is opposed to Black Solidarity and Black identity. .6. Increased investnent In South Africa «eons the «xploitation of Black people

presence in our country ceans the increase in eoonocuc pc» r u m » . / strength of whites .and this assists In stamping out all opposition and Black liberation aovenents in South Africa.

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With these factors in cir.d, thj first National Congress of HPC unar.lnouslypasavd Hub following rc^oiutioni'Thai this Con»TvS3 notingi1. Tho vital rolo playoá by forei^i invostors in naintaining and supporting

tho oconor.io uystua of South Africa,2. That this systcn is designed for nuutimui exploitation cf Black pooplo,3. That iti-i ricr<u3 and resources of tris country beling to Blacks as their

birthright, *4. That foreign investors clain that their presence in this oountry oc.ntrlfr-

utes towards the developoent of th* Llack oorauunity,*>- That this clain la disputed by tne reality of the Black experience in

Uiis country)

Therwforo resolvos:I. To reject the involvement ox torexgu ii>»««Wr3 ir. this •»!?!*»«¥•

economic system,II.Tta call upon for ign investors to dlaungage thcasclves fp?n this wnita-

oontrolled exploitative econooic systea."

lnoid«ntally, tha eosr.cn t by otn.tr self-appointed "leaders" in tn* Blackoo ran unity on this vital issue do not merit consideration, let alone rebuttal.

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SIR/MADAM,

At the BLACX PEOPLE’S COVENTIONJs National Congress

held at St. Peter's Seminary ,Hammnrkraal from._l6th December - I7th

December,1972 , the following resolution ( RESOLUTION 21) was

.nanimously passed;

" That' this Congress noting :

1. The role played by foreign investors in maintaining and

supporting the economic system of South Africa,

2. that this system is designed for maximum exploitation og

Black people,

3. that the riches and resources of this country

belong to Blacks as their birthright; and further noting

4. that foreign investors claim that their presence in this

country contributes towards the development of the

Black community,

5. that this claim is disputed by reality of the Black experience

in this country,

Therefore resolves:

(i) To reject the involvement of foreign investors in this

explotative economic system,

{n/to caii upon foreign investors to disengage tnemseives

from this White controlled exploitative system,

(iii) and mandates the National Executive to make known our

stand on foreign investors, known both in this country

and overseas through all available channels."Your positive response to the above resolution will go a long way towards stamping out the naked racism and exp&ofcation of Blacks.

« BREAKING THF, CHAINS.”S. B J U T H E L E Z I . ____,

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T.iu MANAGING Dí RUCTOit,

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SIR/MADAM,

At tho BLACK PEOPLE'S COVENTIOH'b National Congress

held at St. Peter's Seminary ,Hammnskraal from I6th December - 17tn

December,1972 , the following resolution ( RESOLUTION 21) waa

unanimously passed;

" That this Congress noting :


Clock community,

5. that this claim is disputed by reality of the Black experi

in this country,

Therefore resolves:



(ii)to call upon foreign investors to disengage themselves

from this White controlled exploitative-system,



and overseas through all available channels."Your positive response to the above resolution will go a long way towi stamping out the naked racism and exploitation of Blacks.

" BREAKING THE CHAINS."S.

1. Thu role ployed by foreign investors in maintaining and


2 . that this system is designed for maximum expldtation og

BlacK people,

3 . that the riches and resources of this country


i». that foreign investors claim that their presence in this

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At the B U C K PEOPLE'S COVENTION’s National Congi«8t,

held at St. Peter's Seminary ,Hammnskraal from I6th December - I7th

cember,I972 , the following resolution ( RESOLUTION 21) was

unanimously passed;

n That this Congress noting :



2. that this system is designed for maximum exp]citation o£

Black people,





Black community,


in this country,

Therefore resolves:



(il)to call upon foreign investors to disengage themselves

from this irfhite controlled explcfcatlve system,



and overseas through all available channels."Your positive response to the above resolution will go ft long way towards stamping out the naked racism and expéottation of Blacks.

» BREAKING THE CHAINS."•S. BJUTHELU I .

( SLCRLT/.PY- GHNERAL )

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At the B U C K PEOPLE'S COVENTiUN's nation»! Zvu&zzz

held at St. Peter's Seminary ,Hammnskraal from I6th December - I?th


unanimously passed;


I. The role played by foreign investors in maintaining and

supporting ch« economic system of South Africa,

i. that, tLia systess i« designed for maximum exploitation og

Black people,



L. that foreign investors claim that their presence in this


Black community,

5. that this claim is disputed by reality of the Black experien

in this country,

Therefore resolves:


exolotative economic system,

(ii)to call upon foreign investors to disengage tnemsei*»»#




and overseas through all available channels."Tour positive response to the above resolution will go a long way toward, stamping out the naked racism and exploration of Blacks.

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BLACK PEOPLE'S CONVENTION

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SIR/MADAM,

At the BLACK PEOPLE'S COVEIiTION's National Congress

held at St. Peter's Seminary ,Hamranskraai from I6th December - I7th


unanimously passed;







Black community,

5. that this claim is disputed by reality of the BlAck experience

in this country,

Therefore resolves:



(ii)to call upon foreign investors to disengage themselvesI




and overseas through all available channels."Your positive response to the above resolution will go a long way towards stamping out the naked racism and expécftation of Blacks.

2. that this system is designed for maximum exploitation o£

Black people,


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( S EC R ET ,.R Y - GENERAL )

* V • •BLACK Pfc.UPLL'3 CONVtNTIGN,

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SIR/MADAM,

At the BUCK PEOPLE'S COVENTION'e National Congress


December,1972 , the following resolution ( RESOLUTION 21) wee

unanimously passed;



4* that foreign investors claim that their presence in this


Black community,

5, that this claim is disputed by reality of tha Black expsrienci

in this country,

Therefore resolves:

(1) To reject the involvement#of foreign investors in this


(il)to call upon foreign investors to disengage themselves

from this White controlled explorative system,

(ill) and mandates the National Executive to moke known our

stand on foreign investors, known both In this country

and overseas throuf,h all available channels,"Your positive response to the above resolution will go a long way towards stamping out the naked racism and exp&dcation of Blacks.

• BREAKING THE CHAINS."

I* The role played by foreign investors in maintaining and

supporting the economic system of South Africa,9

2 . that this system is designed for maximum exploitation og

Black people,

.3 * that the riches and resources of this country

BLACK PEOPLE'S CONVENTION,

P.O. BOX 1 1 4 2 7 ,

• JOHANNESBURG.

o

HIE MANAGING DIRECTOR ...........WTAr.COU»

jfjwiicwujie

8QX. pjm,. C \CVtf.

SIR/MADAM,

At the BLACK PEOPLE'S COVENTION's National Congress



unanimously passed;




2. that this system is designed for maximum exploitation eg

Black people,


U. that foreign investors claim that their presence in this


Black community,

5. that this claim is disputed by reality of the Black experien

in this country,

Therefore resolves:



(ii)to call upon foreign investors to disengage themselves

from this rfhite controlled exploitative system,



and overseas through all available channels."Tour positive response to the above resolution will go a long way towarc stamping out the naked racism and exploration of Blacks.

« BREAKING THE CHAINS.".S.


( SECR LT/.RY- GENERAL )

a\K^CfL kbOJLh’S <• NV1 riTiON»

F.O. Bi,* I i U 2 7 ,

JOH*N.,'oUURG.

n:i manai.'xc oiw.crop, ilTJl A 0.7?.

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. « w s i w - . m * .......... . 1 i g-a:í 1973 |

SX3/MADAM, ,______ ___ __ !

At the bi^.CK PEOPLE'S COVENTlON's National Congress

. • !•* Ht Tt. Peter's S'-nnnary ,riumnm:>ii< aal frca I6th Dece^h*»»* - I^th

3tc«rr.ter,I972 , the following resolution ( RESOLUTION 21) was

•iiMnimoualy passed;



supporting the economic system of S o u t h Africa,

2 . that this system is designed for maximum exploration of

Black people,

3 . that the riches and reaources of this country

belong to B la c k s as their birthright; and further noting

4 . that foreign investors claim that their presence in this


Black community,


in this country,

Therefore resolves:

\i) Tu r«j«Ct the involvement of foreign investors in this

• xplotative economic system,

U. -«*. • pon foreign investors to disengage thenseWcs

Xrcro this Wnite controlled exploitative system,

(iii) and mandates the National Executive to make kno*n our

stand or. foreign investors, known both in this country

and ov* rs» as through all available channels."Y ur positlv* r- apoiia*? to the above resolution will -*o * long way towards stamping out tn*. na*».a racism ana ».x^Au*.aticn cf Blocks,

-buskin: n.r. w;ain3 . "’WTHI.I». fj j i h i . i 1 i . _

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Y i v r ' s 0? T?. “V.CK I7.D7LÍS’ CWYTNTION J’JÏ’JD AT TH*i a y Ec.>r.:’cv, c *”t r e , r.TrrnALE (p*.Kr*v/*nzv;ic> ^ c k

»ts J W L Y , l?72 70 10th IV7I.

SAT.*R?AY. ?th JT . V , '."72.

The Ccnv^-iicr. «tarte<* v'th the registration o£ participantsAt • .00 «,**•.

C h * \ & ■&. < o t A

5v .*j .r.c'S of the Coiv*-xtion r.t*rtec at 10.30 ».n.

- Ch4*.Wír. ro.?ad tê cvjcr.dr and m í o cdjust-^nts 7’pV.V

A h:.story ©f rêtings which led to the present Conviction ^ 'wa' glvor by th** Chairaun. The S e c r e t l y of the nt hoc ’ cormittee forrod at Orlando in Doccr>bcr, 1971, read tê nin* ton o* tho C ,'T*''eronr/* Voi'i ?.t Orlande ire:.' the 17t' Pecrrbcr, 1971 to ISth T o c w b o r , 1971, as p?rt o£Che. m a n ' s report.

m « < «« th» ‘j t ï « i r r e p c r t was o?--cd. Th.* Convention £ .a c c pted the Chairrrar's report.

The draft constitution vhich h/»s been prepared by t' e *rl hor conr ittce was read and left to the participants to «ons'-d^r.

The Convention adjourned for lunch at 12.30 p.m.

Th-. nv . * • * • * . ' * . 1.33 .r'.

Vurt u n i o n of the craft constitution was opered, ***< -ece'îrv nr.?i d-rp"t" w-r? race.

Cla*. re 7 o.r s ^ s t V n ?. ’ To ro-oTi.r^taf: th * theologicalsystem.....etc." was quoriad, and a suggestion was -ade that it bedeleted; it was, however, resolved that:-

"Clause 7 of «ection 2 of the constitution rcrain ns it

ic."'ivVCTI v • uvOyvi

Seconder: D. F. *lbuko

On clruse (f) of section 11. it was resolved t^.at*-

,fThis house amend» clauso (£) of section ’.1 t o that it

reads 'Books and/or record* o.C the Convention shill he in possession of the Sceretar/-General thirty (30) days

before the Annual National Congress -Session.Mover: N. Plllay

Seconder: K. Singh

A cownission ‘as elected to look into the discrepencies In the constitution.

CWhili this cc mission met. tha Chairman distributed .ij.1 press stat imcnts ma a by the ad hoc committee.

- 'W. i

* 'tv *.v. c*o.w- 'V.r i Sit' to ’.o'»’-. *.rto tic vrTt'.tution rt:p> rtcd bcc’t, it ucr rv «vested and ncront*.,i' "A»*: "ïí; •'•>» n n o n i . c o !’:' i ,t . ' * c'c^vr'.’i' '. nti\ ’ r,ec‘r'o‘." ’ y tym d cooy vft* •-nde. «"Ar . ,>Y.c.

Cotjiisnier* ‘v.a/ors •■•ere elected. and cVti’et' to prcrrnt r**p *rtr- c m ?/ /7'*. T o conwiiisions vcrc:

. Cencrn *. plflr.ni.nj’, m d Organisation2. Vrbcnd nnd ’lura1. p o’.itics , . . . -3. ?.*iO'!\on‘. i revnloopent ^

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The Convention .acjourret “t 6.30 p.r.

S IT DAY, ?th J ’. ' V i . 1 9 7 ? ..

The Cor.vcntior resumed at ’.0.00 a.m.

The house v?as divided into the various cerrvLesion tndc.r tholoa'ícr» a w nN-'! m ífltirr/iy, 0,/ 7/7?, fcn ^hc’.rdifferent tmip.njrents.

The com!ssions bre?'.e V3 lor lunch at I?..30 p.m.

The Convention -rosur^d at ? .00 p.p.

The Report of the ’'i’rbcn and Ryri’ T’olit'.C!',, cor— *«jsio-* vr?s-~V • .(•,

i~:-crr__cr "■••.*’ x f j t tcltttc? co,v i?sio> .

The Comi*••.ion cxncrisrcrd difficulty 'T' r.Fne*«;LTr* thi t-ji **o« * tic- .■ * I'.c* tfi • ;r-‘. < : : : "*•• V •*system besautc ol lac* oi definite cocu'XJ.^tary evidence of certain machinery of the system. Infcramtion was given by menbers living in rural and urban areas.

Rural Blc.c<s under variovs systems of ccrtrcl. In tho so- i'.-'11r>d fno f.h^rf rh#> supervision of tho

vhitc *'Dantu Affairs Ccr-.-iasior.ar" is tho authority, ’'«cause of the subservient relationship t'*0 cV.cf< cor 'iis?ioi:ers, tho Cimtljiaion arr< ov'rt •J''1.it .cizir.s: of tuc ”ho»rcl „

ie. A co.tnunity service approach cotno oc cn?A only workable approach.

ir i s ..'u auta.irxty. '-©cause th« chiefs have fco t’.* j:r' /ad at the conclvsi~>" t*»atjf .."nd" "»nulatl»r vcultl o 9 i approach could bo the m

A rccond cste^ory of T.ural Blacks ia the population llvini; on vhitc farms, and a handful living In ocnl-independence, a life cf famine. The rural population on whit'» farr’n presents the nost formidable problem, because oi the nrcsenc? oftho white farmer whj is not likely to brook any inter'erence frcn any grouo that ha3 m y tin;je of political acclvlty. Xo corcluslon could be arrí ed at conccrnin»: this Blac< nnpulatlon

rxc up.

All Slack urban residents lived under «>o*no kind of local

flu .hority fu.._y cj' by th** ryit*'ir. <V»y elocf.cd b.b c’<oo *. .es cto o'* adv.'tTy rx'* v y ? •v1 "'■ct? vr •'doMerltiin? the life • ■ •

Africr.n town** :? tho 1~* r t* V J G’s -.uni. a >xo*«c’i *cnc’.*r.',“r«'',rt «rith th'1 u •Ci'v*.

In tha urben areas there is little eef'.vity by lv.nl .• • >c- riiicb *o p r e w n t Pol;.-xCal «riiv.ty, x t *»>v«*r* • £ a'vitf.»W :h r.s The soeurit** hrrr-~.h arc a ewster- t'-n.at and mi 'jtior. to i’rpirsni urban Block politicinns. A- r result of this ever-?cc.5e-At i"t;>i<.'ntiop, the urbra Bl/cV p..»*n i/itiun thv.'r' s -r,-\-y cor*'*e*.o*jH of the political ::t-u- . íc M«ry ien ri Hint; tc Indulge in a:ty nalltic*’. i.ct.vlt> ;*»r • *i r n>;c* fa ; syntcs» I■- is cic’*'" t h t this "r**»*'’.r*;v v »;r n-t '■ a i Hi;,.i?“ f* ?0 .iti:.r.i c*r.'.ri<t\o*\*, bun '.t 1 * i"-.r r>ilir.','J by 0 »«* *i£~c iri'v,,:'on.

A lact V ; ': ; 'r.’.cv *ly *...»• *.t •inileîentntion of tho ic«olor,y of 3ïZ. Slac'*. corscicv.tnoo» nn i solidarity. is the frn^r-ontation of tho ^lr.ek Population rotidentinllv.

Thï Corr*i«sí.on deci-Jo'1 or a strctk»:;y involving the ur »ar. tc ?idci*;- i“ their local affairs by lorr.i.r1" r*;iicc’.::s astien ccrrltte0.3 vhich vouid vork a^nir.-it civs daily oo/rc- sive PCtiviti''* o? C«c f.yrtr-. These cc'Tili*.c,e* vcvld *r'<C r e i’.c'.cnC* Hvatc of th* ir.Jkatiee? t •.* syccur.

Tc cor.bat the ftc^.cr-Wlo" "»cocr?n, the c.-T.'.*»Un sv.cested a lirisor. batveen .'.c**i?n c(r".':‘.cc* of ui*c cations t’.nck residential n/reas.

Ir addition to its rain Political nrOMri'^-es the 2T’C should

lile o.C the 31ae< ; 'ovl?. r .. c”* *0 .. . ct... .1 - -* t\ w .* *"'O.. ; th.* . '.'.r .* 11 * .. *.•: 'i > 1 ' .

Th2 ~ ..j. ý “ ?. t’.v --.qra-t exrîncc. *.rc ili3 0 J by the Comlrcion that this >r*cu? o- Jiac'-. tccple is the lorgctten group, because Cor the duration oi hislabour ccnrrext the. ran is cut oil f.ror. the entire society.Kc i.= CMt cf5 becavse of tv”» ^nin r a v n i . '''r' I®^r 3'v,*,ht -o r s'.ranee envirorent In which he will > 1 cny ;jiO r t live Ir***' eêue.h t * xn^r the •'veí-io anc r " ’.'«vlvc'i *.r r V llCc of the «Irce. Spco','*1v, hn i*» uu°t vary j-.rict cc.”;rol a« far as r o v x e n t ôo * .• The lav j tie c< •.n.»> i*n.* local r n'lrtirr.; 4 C t‘* * ct Cictory ir. *r 'ci ‘ ■works li'iit his rovc'icnt.

5 e:aust oí the saclu’if'n and ht^h mobility of ïhi* ".’cpor oi the Bloch pcnulr.tioti, It is v:ry /•*.£* icy It to tLc dc*vn this s^roup *.’ith ar.y political affiliation. T.t wns npccu- la ted that a special officer of the V C be -.ivcn the Cvty of wcr<ir.^ out a sy«;tCT. of reaching this sector oi tho Black ceiminlty. and rviiRtalninj; contact with nc.-si;crs oi t.u* sector as they r»ove round the co»mtry; end got thi* aroup in/olvod in BPC projects that will givr the*» a sense of

oolong inf..

i.he .-?C r?re'. vc r.a a ruttct of urr*0rev '*hct '. ie viewpoint t*nc d:ro'*tion of other poli:.c.’l rojps in tic jv*w »orrr;".i;y be dl’iujitcd vQly,”

* Mover: X» ?iijiinaSeconder: S. Cooper

Discussion c£ X’C with an outline of NIC’* rc>ctio.i of3. ac’i Conrciousrcs.- followed. Other organisation:» wore d: $ci’ssec .

I': rp*?oi v<»«r chr. w :-

| >>»uing viuL;-

1. Vhit*** c*i*».et in uny "my a'.i th»» ccv*o v' th** "!.ie'i.■'•v’ c *.* only hinv ir arvi —..íf direct t*.? r ."C'*

Orrv.n'**tir*rs ’ V|ic'* ^ 1 '■ *•? ■ •,

. ■ .. .. --• • -j /3. Crgani*nt’.or.; c'ftrrtirw within tK*i syrte'1 t**i ejilccc

no results tornrds Black liberation, V*c?.vr n o ’ fv< «trin?ont -.cr.tr:'! by th; white govsrnrcnt;

Tie B”C therefore resolve*; î. It shall rol cr.couraê ’in organise tiers «\\ich i rc

not representative of Blacks by ??C renbers.JLljfS 2. It shall ir. r.o vny co-opercte vich whites in aanpinr.

' evt t polltir-r1 dlreeti on.3. It totally r^.cc-s particitrtion in or cc-of-«i.»t:c"!

with systcT. croatnd novnr*ent#.Tne B?C further ro3clvo*'. to concern itsel- with 3 lack Peer*? os such er.i ignore all irrelevant OTRanisuiionf cr the ard\i~t ljncership of such organisations

Mover: D. Yacifcuô Sccondcr: S. Cooper

** n •*» *' ftn (' * * ^ *•- M *' " * ‘ ’* ■* - '*• * .•C “V* !* •

Pr.I’C^T Or H I T'JC^-IC r?^T.C‘TvT T *~?N. Ûtt, Kok*.

"no economic system cf Scuth A r,,,.ca is basud cn ceyiialisn, vnich system prevails in most Western countries. Kc fiad tnat this system excludes the majority of tne pccple from enjoying the economic wealth as the minority docs. Economic power is vejtci! in the hands of white capitalists.

kl * Industrial nnd Labour Laws ?re rrar-rd :.n sven a that th!r fasten is oerootvated. These lav. are le-.i’latet to T 'tict the white cznitali3t ar.d his econ.rT.c expi.oi.taf.cn o« the Ilack worker end ccnfuôr. Wa find "lacks rt 4."" cc?iv„r*lciisaúvantaf.c in tnis country. Thus the Econmic Commission had to exavinc the Clack man's work situation m e economic condition in the ligh-. of the above observation.

( n Labour: Black man's role

1) It was realised that 90?. of the country's labour tx Ccptar'xttxr.nxrJu. labor force cones from the 31icks;

ii) The country is dependent on the Black labour for its economic production and viability.

iii) The Black labourer is playing a vital role in making the rich white capitalist, more rich, while the Clack worker is daily growing poorer. Through the passinf*

v) Through the pncsi'i . of the Industrial Coi.rtUat* o-, Ac* . O Uthe Black worUur '.s bcin * rciu'ert’i] ».st*1 1 ús tin-sphere of collectiv -a har «vilii in for bet to w«rkln conditions, job op^rtunities art! w.mhs.

vi) "hat false innrcsaionj have been rr.*.»ted that. k icai!c luloui" ave :>een legally bj:i • t*. Ti.e true state of aftf.rs !«• t’u t i-Laci. Trade "nit tu con .'".1st, but will not be legally rcco'7ti"o»l by thr1 .^overorant - and they cannot(lc ail/) negotiate o» ■■ '-rili o i _hewv.cl.ari.

vi) The Cemnifision feur.d chat although J5laci . stc 'J.iion.s cannot ?et do jure recognition -'ron e:':>; or and Government they uhould V ..'nru! oij rr.rrr -.v.l in order to set a do facto recognition Ijy virtue ot tho existencn ;'rd nowor.

vii) Thus tho jsion recoTr>e."tia:-(a) The fftupc'in-.' of Black Trade t'<ionj ail » ver the

country;n»> Thn. the«o upiing ‘’honl.’ bcJon* to ’*»0 W-brni/a Union

v<r Council e. ,. ti’o Jia<-.<. nilicti W or \c* .• ,>ii n,(c) Workers should *'c •,rouped undo.- thi.s one body

according to their J^b cate ;o?:les.(d) intensive con.ieiontt.in;; cc pi^'n .if l‘!r.ek wor ;ers C/f CoOaJT

should he urdcrtaken through thn rndia ot c: . cai r.nd occupational cdvicatlon. The smcívc be in. fo let the Black worker He m n.ro o i hi:: í>L\ '.L l:c.\ '\-z c in a job situation u -.u alsr hi-,; attain the highest d e ^ e c o': sr.lf-reManco.

(e) Traini.nj.', Centre ; Labour centres should bo established all over tho rouncry.

(£) A resoach worker should be eni’.a .cd to collect data on labour situation in the country. He should advise on the Labour Movement and formation ofTrade Unions. Ki SrtSV W

(g) The Commission approved the Edu-Ptoy system in Q d *obtaining data and cdj'_ ;j .»•» t-i :ov ..

(h) A regular workers now slitter should be J as a means of yottiiv', ;-•> u u c h and rebliu . ';L..n of workers.

(i) JV.’C s''’’ild ast»; t Ln t!:. Cm o ucion tbe.Workers Goui.*”.’ ri x\ «'.ms.''. < ’~nc.:i ar. ick ‘•■o should be the undcrlyir;;, j!jcl:or■■. Uiae.. Trace Un...>nJ should^fip^nd themselves in protest a only but should embark on positive actions.

On Black Business 6 Ce-tyoiratfvv Tv^n'ms

(a' Blacks should establish their own busirest houses.(b; Black businesses should r.ot be used to exploit t’u ir < /n

e.g. or ices of coiTnodities a*id scrvicc;V. •(c) Bulk-buying schcnes rheuld I'O erbarV.ed on ir t.rdcr t.

bring dcn/n prices.(d ' Selective buying would divert the buy in)' power to bla«J:

businesses and thus nakin;; then1 viable.(e) Black supermarkets should be ortabiished.(£) Black economic istitutions should bo established.- why?

K.B: As agencies for economic self-reliance.Warning: Wc should >?aurd against the crcotlon of a system that could ckfjiZ perpetuate capitalism — and thun create an ccoromic bourgolsc class that w<'uld be ;» dan-’er nnd obstacle to the Black man’s liberation.

(g) Black financial institutions such a*1 > I*» » r ...»

5./ .

It was resolved that:

"This Conference iiotiat;:

1. the pi'tcn-.ial and rca). power oi Slack worker9 in South Africa

2. that this power could be util'iKoi to tv« N»nt interest- of the Black worker t; In particular, and the Black Co'rsnv.nlty in general;

3. that the abcence and non •exiptenc.e oi Block T'-utVi L’nlcr.s is w tnj.ir.fr attaint t tb/i positive and effective utilisation oi its povsr;

A, tnat the black worker is a viet I» oi a ruthless, exploitative and capitalistic oyster;

5. thst it is not illegal or unlawful i.or ?_ac’c workers to organise t'eptelvGe trade un’.ors.

Kcr c V * T c "■ o ?.ve *■ :

1. To adopt cs our policy priorities tho organisation of and establishrent of Blacl' Trade Unions by calling, together with existing trace ur'.ons, a conference of Black workers in South Africa;

2. That this resnonsxoiiity l»v ^lacct or ♦■*’/» r>rrani«er of P?C;

3. To encourage Black workers to ferr and found a Black Trace Union Council that will look after the interests, needs ar.c aspita.l^ns cf 51aci< workers in South Africa."

Mover: R. H. flangvenkhulu Seconder: J, Moran

It was resolved that:’’This Conference noting:1. The /'earth ox abrar'v of vi \ble 51e *.k r.co*,cir'i *

ir 3 th A.rica2. The potential of 31;.ck econonic »c.:r- i* ir-«n«e

indeed.3. That tir.s very United lieeidated "tlrck nccronic

resources arc daily swallowed into the vhlte wonolithle econonic strv'.turc.

4. That whitrs monolithic structure is the v.*stion of Black oppression and econor.iic servitude.

Hereby resolves that:1. To recomend to the 3.C to rvike it3 pricrity the

encouraging of the founding of 3lack eccncnic co-cperative institutions which will csrlott ar.d absorb the cconoric resovrces cf Blocks.

2. That these co-operative economic insticutions be crmed by the Slack ccmru^itv, rather than by individuals who r.ay tend to be exploitative in their acquisition and hoarding of profits without plough Lnr. them bac’c into the Llack corminity.

3. That ia perauancc of this, 3PC consult and workin co-operation with individual chamber? of conrierce that i.xist in thcBlack conrunity end unceura,:e close:: co-ooeration a"K>n.;st tliem with a view to foster fusion of these semi-tribal institutions.

Mover; R. V. Xcngttenkhulu

•&/•••• •.

Seconder; S . Cooper

Tie REport on Black Education was tabled, discusscd and

ac cepted.

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Tht Ccv’M sjsLc p m \ n a i m .-.nt,’ •T-hi."- ,-:ichi-'>T •O- the pr o*"nt c J r * *• L- '<y.7. '/CT ICA anc the voro its . \ r - -s:

(a. t.het thn « y e t e - » i n p r i m r . - r l l v • ' U b m r ’/ i e r * ; - o ; ’i e o o l i -

(b!tica 1 p h i l o s o p h y o f ; o u n t r y .that it i r to.i.ily i r r eleven t to the a n i : ' r ■> t

(co C t1he B l a c k s i r. i h r n r r » r o ^ t situr t4.c“*,that it ».'.r*S ~ r " . ''C ' il ' . Ir1; t'’v'» r ." t* r h y t i c r l-O '; .u ? o.'. t ' Inc*..' i n - ? • » A ' r U . ,

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ir,torp*.‘»t '.on C' f o r

Th i findings vere accepted by the najerity o? *h? 'cr iviion nn ’ the -,tv? *•" • rc dsfine eivc«i:?n vi :h relevant adiptctior. co :hn Slick itur.ttcn.

Th i definition rcl"i:

1. thnt education has as its ra^n ai:u net cr1 v tba inculcation ?f escentlal knowledge, but also and principally the devclopner.t of all aspects •>£ the personality of the pupil.

2. that tho underly.’.nj. oyrpose of education is ie liberate people Ire? the shi.c<ic3 o£ ijîorancc and frustration,and to ivTi'Ct the:.r :etrh fcr the trctv* a*"'1 . '.b3»*tv to provide -he talentsd with oooortunitie* *:cc .'urther• • • ^ n * * ’ • * J ** * S « ' M *• ’ #

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vhc.t ttc«#,«vr°r in :* c r*v..~To ***4.«*:e~ /.

Further it i*j c prcccss vh^rehy íV» ?.l2ckr.**.~ V'ovlc’*

(e) get hi? learnir** with re~?.rd to the vorld ir general anc viwh Couth Africa in particular;

(\ ) ir. tec "T21 and jr.ccrstaná hi -» r elation *o >ovth ACrici and <hrv hi* resnonsiV.lMv to the cr**-ntr.ity:

U ) bcsin his physical and soiritua.. trair/.nr; to ~««tand eliminate planned wronf^, ce:carted injustir.c and . applied prejudice.

TVc Co*rrission t'-ok £uil cogninarco cf the problcrs a*'** c!J £f ic jltir - itvilvvj in tuc i-p'.e-r.-* jitior c. c-C rcucational s y ^ o n consistent with principle? outlined ir the definition above, ran*ely:

1. the fact that tacre ,\s a -enoral poverty in the "Irek conmur.lty and this results in the rejection of all overture » rv»do oy tô student ccrr^jnity and «tôr enlightened groups to innrovc thzir economic lot as well a.i offer an available tyt'.m of educaticn which taV.os into cnaideration their political <itiati«n;

2. that ruligicus ociucr.tion fro- kinêrp^rtrn ujv.rt s, inc.lv^lnt r.yndny rchoola, i" /.erred to ©"tr^'ch t!*a

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and o ther orijan isaclon s to aflect thi* un iurcaning.

«.■ limt uiuL> .ior . iCi j ' r . ’i no C w x ,.$ihj,i report was road, dip :ussed and u c c * v ' (r.cpyri: tot .-.alia V.n)

Tho Report on Financ?*! ard \*~al Aifrira vai r'nd, dtscvsscd nnd rccpetco.

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REP y>T C? TIE .r:'l>i\>:CZA\ A."D !v"rAL_AF?ATTS C0vVI?o-IC>N

Log t2.;

Acordin^ to tha constitution, the 3PC Is a body co'-o-ato c^piblc of n-pa-'t*-.' J.uc cvm ascot t and liablUtlos. and m v

*r.i jc c’.c ’ ■*.n * is ■ ■i ’*.*-.•?. No ".ndividu"••O'Scr aha 11 *1 ? icld liable for m y o2 t'-.o cevts anc/or liabilis.es c.ur :ed by :j.c.

ru.íï af/"ointr:rt oi trc '.r r.! adv.’.*cr depend o” thr ••itcafcion of :ro bcadcv'.rt-r- f r •a*- cvick accesibl li t /. ‘ -

• rj; - : *• 'C*• ;.„.vhal‘.r. i Lc-vrat - attorneysand Adv. MabiluCee.

Sec. 12 of t^e constitution explains* fully the acquisition and d^sporal of propertv, novable and immovable.

Fiaincial:

ncm'iviúhlp affiliation fee: Rl.00Ann m l subscription foe thereafter: Ki.00

The rurnini; of finances of the convention is in the hands of :he Secrccary-Gcncral and is explained fully in the constitution.

The choicc of auditors will depend on the situation of the heai o.rfico,

Wa :»c'*nr.ond rh~- the prrtfol.'.o cZ the Secrctary-t^i'.oral and tho yatio.-.al Organiser b‘i *uV.c' »'C m U positiors Jith r trinlmur. salary oi ? l'C.CO or a livable viv.o.

It ihoulc ’ '0 undorstood that at tho outset the incunhonts of :hese officcs cannot expcct inmediate salary. W-» n<»ed sacrifice - these won't be salaries as much as it will be hon >raria.

4 0

junitain.-.s:

One manner is idividual braenh functions and actlvicicr. c.t, ca'c; calct film shows, dances otc.. Financial assistance nct.onallv ?rd leernatiorally from or.:a,»isati'’ni th=«t have intirost in the Slac* man.

Branches’ finances should be under regular scrutiny by the tow fulltirco officials - so that the affairs of the BPC can be jfficiently run and so that the assets of the BFtJ can be eas.ly ascertained .

Mon:hly Budget:

Pay R 400.00 + typist X 12Off .ce and Telephone R100.00 X 12Sta :ionary - R300.00 X 12

otc

R 1000.00 boside tho officc oou i;*«cnt *» travel 11«’

m e o r . o o x n

it wub resolved that:

"The membership affiliation fee be R1.00 (one rand) and the annual subscription Ie« be R1.00 (one rand)."

% Mover: N. NqayiSeconder: S. Cooper

A Conmission on Black Theology was elected to present its report at the evening session.

The Convention adjourned at 6.30 p.m.

Convention resumed at 8.23 p.m.

Tha report on Black Conmunalism: Our philosophy vas read, discussed and accepted.

REPORT OF THE FLACK CC^'VALISM - OUR PHILOSOPHY CO.'C-tlSSION .1m /M T' foteraM*

Tha world to-day is enmeshed in a vicious economic dilemma in which, while to-day there is enough wealth in the world, side by side with this enormous wealth and comfort for sections of the people, millions around the world live iu want ar.d misery.

Tha reason is not far to seek; and it is that the economies of the world to-day are motivated be matariaii»i.lc systems

which are committed to and idolise personal wealth and success, and not the welfare of people.

Tha only answer we can see is a policy based on Black Cotmu- nalism, which is the antithesis to the exploitaive systems whLch the masses of the people and their labour for the enrichment of few and give then power to manipulate them in a grip that Í3 relentless, at will.

I

Black Communalism. the philosophy of. our fathers is based on the basic respect of the Black man for the sacred value of the human individual as the basis for the existence of coimunities and governments.

Tho political philosophy of the Black iun can be termed "freedom in responsibility", which emphasises responsibility of every member of the group as well as for the group as a whole.

Thn Black man is an idividual who "belongs"; he doos not exist in Isolation. He does not speak in .terms of "nry" but in terms of "our".

He says, "Yikithi laphaya" (that is our home) not "that is

my home".

The basic structure of his society is the family and the extended family which extends beyond the consanguinal extended fanily, to embrace the tribe, the nation and society.

It is evident that in such a philosophy every man IS your brother and connot be used oor private gain of another; on thr. contrary everyone and society itself is under obligation to ensure that every member shall be provided for.

In this society there are no slaves and lords.

j \t v:i«fs Trr tho w l i a r e oi iii itr r:cr c.It ‘.f 0.0 i.r.uIct-vor.t cf the tpver'crïnt if any «».' us i.••.n*b«rs-

pccplc - -.1 bo in. vt\V. “nd vh^r. n .'v.'f'V. t fa„ to nrevice for ».?.! itr people, either vj.i!~r.

:■ . it « «me ieseii r t t* l*o <i . I ed« -v^-j os -*.•■? Jcric _ >ctor o p r o d u c t i o n nndcurctencnce bulongs to the pecp’.e. as a •■•hole ant' ray not be ■;* iernrcd.I t i" h c lr* in trurt *->r t un poon’.o by t'ia í'oa’:»r;f»rc«k rhich ’’aa t><- rvty *,? c j y r.r V.vand eouitr. :ly c i suributod r e’v* nrvduotivo touw c* oi tho ccrrv.nity for <:hc vcIfarc of individuali'. Muf r.r.c the tcr-T.un'ty r.a a rrt*.cle.While individual rar.bors deserve the fruits <>f rheir indu^tr and inr.cn"!ty i" K".c ufr o .* t’c land which thcv c* • 2'> ti"o rrate ir. co.’nvuity Íor it- u«-.*, cv:»soquo«.c •. ' u« provision, no ■".’’c'v'.'lv'’' n v ***_«• ti ••■ •

,c: r v . : -v.. .olcall** 'vs « c-?n*j~i? "i.’l'ijT? o? the co”nvni■?■* '•

bauicni’.y ’■'*•2 re**"'cr.s'l’''.lif ’ .,r. t'-f * t<<It ïha-1 co incvrvon.: <■*- .. ■;; ■’‘..ate t ) 't1’'* I»»' *•' Larc**oi i.'.u'.'Strv '•*. tc v'-o .?.< . ’'iocs arv r*jr**’fc o . ''icoci'.'n prcviicd taat individual* nry ’ndividually or r-:rrorai«ly undertaka such industry or prodjction as they x.iy profitably undertake, without vitiating the cijrwon voLCnre - basic notive t^ the philosophy of cormnviliS'-».Vi*ilo ii "ill bo the duty rf the Ftaic tc ce-ure opportunity fcr its members to emra^fl in or^uct-.ve efforts or their oifn bchaIT, it 'hall clf <3 bo the <*ut% ol Mie st“5i5 So ?T-2 lo it s!v*tï íívjïv 'i: vl i;* tim'V t : ia-l • • have the tTOir.i"^ rsce’ííirv for thoT to be n?’.o ««•••tribute ío cf.'cctiv.’ p r c tier •".id a li.Vi.ug itr tiieirperrcnal r.nd national ycoa.This reans that edvcc.tion nnd training shall be compulsory and free Ccs tbe your.ji ord adults of tho conrnj- nity according to the need for production and -or their own developrent a« people to tho ntrost capacity.Labour is tho *aans v'heroby iron earn a livelihood and is a responsibility -?nd duty of every -o^ber of society.While nen shall be trained as of rirht and accotdins to their talents for work and «hsl* be free to sell their labour suitably - no *nan shall he exploited t«-r t’’e j:«»«d of another., ’.abovr policic.i r.nd lav«« shall ensure that every «van shall earn a w.v*c that enahi.es hiir. tc :n.ikc a deccnt livlnr. fcr b i m w l f and his I'op-nd.uit i ’« ••’«i indopfindont •"’r V T s..ciotv, an»! n»if a** •»»

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i t i s r «s.-.ry c—<1 ob 'ijat^ rv al«sc fo eor*oienf.is? t i c cc~m>nitv nn<l .’tit i n s t i l e * *? nr t '1 to-*•/ • V '*- and c o t : prar t ic a s ho :::,ut tr r soclntv rS +1 1 }>o V / ' w1' ? nc*.' "VOtT.'.V-io*? C l i ^ e -brpi*n/.i?h the c-r— vr* ty oi t.ic co- t- uic a’.-t'» ways, relations and thinkinr which have ht Id cur 'vnple in bondage crd naraAv'ts o v r ’.;k years.So ►V't ovcrv *ji'•c » “ii" he h ; 5 ke-’THsrindeed, and never •*. -it• 11 joss and «.•p lo'-f * “• that ro co sr is in ,’ ur '‘t’mily bond nnd cort-o’» ch li^ atlon s we 3hall hold cur V " d * in '.-.plic»t • j-t-ncr »*■1 ««I r£ a free ard happy, cstiinarian s'c.cty n-i '••» i-'.dVd-.flo.p.d co-ron coTr.i’.^CTC.

:H7S nattchai r i^cror-T r r A M ri ty.z «at.ï.v/jk o •• — - \ ' ■ > • •*»

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It was resolved th*».*::-"This Convention noting:-1. that there is a dire need for re-orienlatt»n in

tho political a.'ialrs of Black I’ccík •, t><it scjvr.*>tc poiííicai institutions established and controlled by che "over-.r-'-t ;*» "«p’m * and •Crustratirr: tf tno r*l«c< n?ap!o b*!twv * linitid pc-^.rs, .

3. th’t *;••(’*(' *'r>' T T V31 In ’ o ' -

pa.‘t to c*jt---»li3h such separate insCitJtions which fra pent t'-te people s r»i;h:,

», that sveh TJvor*r,rt.r.t irTMcut.'. •’« oocra:^ ir bothrvrnl ind vrhan .--ms and sriie p»t»pio mr*i art*

equally adversely effecccd,5. that different section? cf the r.lack population are

delibentcly 'ccpt apart in terrs of hejsin;*. and all

walks of life.6. that Blacks, however, arc subjected tr the oppression

which only differs in dorr«os,Therefore resolves:1. to stinvlatc the corrunity i;rou^ which shall s'.pive

to ro-dircct tho political stance ol n.ic* I’conle;2. to i t l w’.-ltc the -tf"n »:f P.rsld* nco e**»*w!

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3. To rvie ou . . •shall be no co-opcr if.ion w.'.t*’ institutions A 6 the 3v C ric-'r > n i ,o th Integrity of tho 5lnc< Poodle.

Vcver: V, V, Sh?;i Seconc’crr N. ritjinn

Tie Convention adjournOt’ at 7.00.p."'. until 10/7/7.?.

7T-* V ’ 0 7 ?

The Convop.ticn resvr>?d nt 9.20 a.r.

A letter of Roodwi.ll from a w«llwtsher was read by the Chairran.

The report ob Slack Theology was read discussed a id -seced ed-; - bit it was felt that a comission be appointed to looV deeper into Flack Theology, sincc there w .t s a fcollnr. thati : was doubtful whether BFi; should involve itself ir t'ionlofficil nattorc.

The Report of the CoTroission General Planning and Organisation w is read discussed and amended.

RJ PORT OF I"S GFSZ7AL F I XING A.NQ CRCAN’ISATICN C'M I S S ION

fk jU tli jL H O T - s Ar^C

P’.ese I ; Pe1.i.tic,’.l ?ir,?c^L''"'.

(o.) The rricip"1: ob'c'ctivc- *• 1 '.betatioT' ír*;,T< '’poresivc part ;.es.

(b) iTrrodA^.tc ct sPije^nt - i*’."crrr'!titic,n o ’ the situation <c) Organisation:

i) Three year r'erberrhio drive project with a irembership target of 1 *nillion.

ii) Action Programme - what is to be done by BPC.(d) Philosophical orientation.

P i c r ? T t • s t r a t e g y

(a) pvert people's raovoncnt(b) ^erloticTrraox^tary decisiqps to be taken.

/(c) $o confrontation shalJ b'' sovght wit»' orr*?*%|v?

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PI . Ill: Cor.scior.tizatlon

(a) Philosophy(b) Application of philosophies

PI : IV: Crisis

Situational. . * *

pt . V: Intor^lvo TrM.r.ir.g

I. PnHttcil Trnln’.n?»fc V ,

t_'v ' ' ..l..yn V j w y '

(.?; Ac.— t or:, ".r talon i***»

4 £3. A^ri-.c-r.

(a) Youth fitness(h) v m t ’and physical

Train4.-^ in hft' x . r\il' 3

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1 . V wct»n 'r ’

2 . ‘.a3. S loganr.A. Sot "s5. V f *7. ? t" ? r ?6 . Utilisation oi available

Pi .VII: Inter* a*. e t i m *

.»*■ /•—«- - —. **- -. . '.fictions

1 . Establish ro lations2 . Kn ow h i story e~' politics

ir '’■•fit '■ *'**iV* * ir -'firit * Vlr*

Ti e Constitution vac c v i n discussed nnc .t w .-<’rv» :s a ccpted as shcvr in the nav constitution which was £. nally adootod.

I'-, was rcô'.ved thet:

"This Convention rating:1. The paoplc present are rot ~e::ro?entati”o

cf n V t * . •

2 . T h a i th : .? i ; ó . c : c i i .:r .~ t t h e t t h e *»' ôc c e t r . ï í é t e ' : i i C -.j'c « v c '•?»?£ t<» - a ’<? t h i « c ?'»- v^nticn a representative one.

Therefore reao*.’/?- -r.:-to elêt nn intcron exccutive which r’'all w n >. towards culling a rentssentative conversion where a constitutional Executive will bc elected; and it shall be the duty of the interim Executive to work towards ths establishment of branches.

Mover: V. N. Shezi Seconder: N. Pitjana

The suggested date for the -cetin'* vns 16th, ^ c o ^ b e r , 1?7^. The vcrui was left to the Executive to tecide upor.

The following were elected to the interim Executive committee.

PPESIDENT: , Mr. A. MayatulaVICE-PRESIDENT: Mr. M. Sbczi .SECRETARY-GENERAL: Mr. D. K. KokaPIBI.IC RELATIONS OFFICER: Mr. S. CooperNATIONAL ORGANISER: Mr. A. Dlamini

Convention participants cach resolved to found at least

Co» jntion closcd at *. 20 p.m.

- . S ? C H*--MEMBER

Iiembers of the Convention are affiliated to Bsanches. In areas whero there are not established Branches a* yet, memteers are affiliat'd centrally to iiead Office.

G. INTERPRHTATION np TET-S:

Black is interpreted as those who are by law traditionally, politically, economically and socially discriminated .igainst as a grou;) in the South African Socicty, and identifying themselv»* as a unit in the struggle towards tJ.o realisation of the struggle. In the South African context this Mans in effect • Africans, Indians ana Coloured* who identify themselves with hthe strtggle for liberation of Blacks in this country.

Convent j.-n - means the alack People's Convetion

Black Connunallsn - means the philosophy of sharing that is characteristic o í black i’eopie throughout «.lie world.

Resident - fer the purposes of the BPC constitution refer# to any Black person wiio has intentionally decided to reside in South Africa.

H. poncir.r, of Tne convention

BANTU-*?TANS. C.P.R.C. S S.A.I.C.

Th: ïonwntlo*» outside all white government - created systems amd shallnot seek election into these.

SECTIONAL ORGANISATION!; (e.g. N.I.C.) •

The Convention shall have NO dealings with these. They will howovsr, b* invited to aii BPC functions.

f'tUlUJi\t- BLACK. 03CVNISATI0NS

Refer to Resolution 14/7?.A definite ,'Olicy was adopted at the National Congress and stands as follows:

Contact has to be maintalnod with black Organisations like N*A,ASSECA, I DA.'IAS A M an3 other cultural bodies, to cooperate and to glvo guidance in project, which are " directed towards the uplift- went and eventual emancipation of the Black People .

MULTI-RACIAL ORGANISATIONS:________

At the Ha.-*ianskraal National Congress a resolution was adopted to the effect that contact with such organisations, at the Convention's terms where it will be beneficial to the realisation of ths aims and the nbJ*ctlvos of the Convention and such co-operation shall be limited to*exchange of research naterial. This contact shall be erenewed annually at the Convention's Congress.

IMPENDENT BLACX N ^ K T aL 3ANX:TTier'e is mot _^y<*t a tixod policy as regards this hank, sincje<?e viee-Presi«lent is still investigating the aims, objectives and policy of^KTs Sank and progress made tow>*fds its formation. A report will subsequently^)# tabled at the neat AnnuaJSUon^ress. ,

BLACK TRADE UNIONS:

The Convention has an aim in view, that of promoting closer working relationship and co-operation aaong Trade Unions mith a view of establishing a single National

•lack Worker's Council.

RHLATirfT, “ITil BI.Ar AFRICA

Ihe C«MiV*ntlon ains to establish hralthy International relations with only those sates and international organisations that iri,syrinathy.'apd support t’m Black cause. Th» Convention won’t have any liaison with colonial powers that aro actively engaged in aiding and abetting tiie white rogiue in South Africa. 3PC rejects the countries which consort and connivo with the white-governnont of South Africa in a fraudulent attempt at speaking for «lack people und*r the guise of dialoguo.

I. b .p .c . ran-Trrr,:

The main projects that are going to be persued by the Convention ara.the following;

i) leadership Training Progrannes - these prograoaes wiii u« orgir.ised by the National Organiser at local, regional anJ nationals elevols.

ii) Youth Programmes - bPC National Executive in conjunctions witn rjgionsand branobes and oth«r Black organisations shall conduct rvx./><«**seminars for the Black YOutlt. These Youth Programmes are to be directed at

ft) instilling a sense of belonging in the Black Youth to the rest of the Black Community;

b) re-orientating liieir basic values towards Black Consciousness and Black Solidarity;

c) develop their potential so as to maka then useful wmbors of the Black Community.

ill) Adult Literacy - BPC shall establish contact with tne relevant SlickOrganisations and discuss areas of co-operation with these orgiftisations as regards Adult Literacy. The possibility tff establishing a hone education • service for the Black Cowinity is to be investigated by the National Executive Coraittee.

The possibility of establishing other projects ty B ^ is boing investigated by tho National Executive CoaBittM. n/ of tiwse projects are to becor.e indepcr.dtnt fron the Convention.

J. SPORTS POLICY:

1. Natlopal:

BPC rejects outright the concepts of “multinational" sports as designed by White sporting bodies in South Africa. BPC is encouraging and initiating Black Sportwen and women to work towards the creation of Black sporing organisit ions which will dictate the sporting policy of South Africa and at all time s maintainf the ideological stance of the Black Movement.

2. International: • *

Tie Caveat ir*** *'•<•«»01«» the fact that South Africa is being isolated fro» the international sporting world Mainly because ot !«*r racist poHeias. The Convention further recognises that thia victiaisation is being extended to Black sj-ortsTen and wonen.BPC rejects the cilia by white racist sporting bcdles to represent South African internationally and asserts that Black people have a birthright to represent South Africa an international sporting. The Convention holds that Black sports»l ■en and woewn cannot be penalised for the crimes which are being perpetrated by tha Monolithic white racist regine for which «lacks are not responsible.

FCKEICN IN U S T tE V T IV SQijn» AFPICA:

BPC rejects the involvement of foreign investors in the exploitatita if economic spstem of South Africa. In January this yaar, BPC called on all foreign investors to disengage themselves f r r m tha exploitative ecrn'nlc system which is perpetrated by the white ninorlty in thia country, since foreign investors supnort and maintain this systda. Letters were issued Sm this regard

i f unáerplayeí it).

A D M I N I S T R A T I O N COM MISION R E S O L U T I O N S :M OTION 12:It w a s r e so lv e d ;A . T h a t this com rm sion rea l is in g that for the effective running of the m ovement the following p e r s o n n e l m 'jst be appointed on a full time b a s i s by the C onvention;

(1) S e c r e t a r y G e n e r a l ,(2) National O r g a n i s e r .

B . T h a t the s e c r e t a r y G e n e ra l in conjution with the National O r g a n i s e r appo in ts :(i) two ad m in is t ra t iv e a id e s ,(ii) two ty p is ts .

Appoin tm ents to bo ratif ied by the National E xecu tive *» i m m m m T he s a l a r i e s of the sa id p e rso n n e l be paid acco rd in g ly to the e s t im a te s a s contained in the Adm in is tra t ion r e p o r t .

M O V E R : P . T S O T E T S l .S E C O N D E R : M .A . D L A M IN l.

M O TIO N 13

I . T h a t this C o n g r e s s m an d a tes tho National Execu tive to p u r c h a s e ,(a ) office e q u ip m en t,(b) m o to r v e h ic l e s ,( q ) b o c k s of 5cco 'Jn*

a» stipula ted in tho administra t ion cominision r e p o r t2. that the e s t im a te s c o s ts fo r p e rso n n e l office adm inistra t ion and t rav e l be

a cc ep te d a s con ta ined in the commission, ,s r e p o r t ,3 . that tho N a tiona l E x ecu tiv e he e m p o w e r e d to ex ecu te the following

r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s :(a ) R e s e r v a t io n fund

(b) Staff providetnt fund.M e m b e ik shou ld ccr.tributo R 0 , 2 0 p e r month t o w a r d s the r e s e r v e F u n d . P r o f e s s io n a l and b u s in n e s s people be a sk e d to pledge th em se lv es to « minimum of R 2 0 , 0 0 p e r annum .

M O V E R : M . A . DLAMINl S E C O N D E R : K . RAC H IDI

MOTION 14:T h a t this com m ission r e c o m m e n d s :

1, T h a t the National Execu tivn be m andated to e s tab l ish regional offices inconjunction with b r a n c h e s in the reg ion ,

2 . that tho r e g io n a l offices be jointly maintained by Hoad Office and b r a n c h r e s o u n c e s .

M O V E R : P . T S O T E T S l ;S E C O N D E R : M .A . D L A M IN l. ( C a r r i e d unanimouálk)y

A1SO N C O M M IS S IO N R E S O L U T I O N S : t ’»WaW ^ s o l v e d that :

T h a t thisn C o n g r e s s noting the ex is tence of Black o rg a n is a t io n s which c a t e r only fo r p a r t i c u l a r sec t io n s of tho Black KsmntxKky population su c h a s tho Natal W o rk sh o p fo r A fr ican A d v a n c e m e n t A ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ » I D A M A S A , N . . I .C . and o th e r cu l tu ra l b o d ie s ;F u r t h e r ‘C ' - r - n o t i n a that tho C o n v e n t io n 's aim is f o r the total involvement

of the B lack com m unity i r r e s p e c t iv e of tr ibal o r e thnic b a r r i e r s ;T h e r e f o r e r e s o l v e s :to maintain co n ta c t with su c h o rg a n is i t io n s to c o - o p e r a te and to give guidance

in p ro je c ts w hich a r e d i r e c te d t o w a r d s the upliftmont and eventual emancipation of the b lack peolpfe .

M O V E R : C . P A L W E N I ;S & Í 3 Q N D E R : VIVANI M A D E . ( C a r r i e d unan im ously)

M O TIO N 1 6 . , ,T H A T : t h i s Convention noting the e x is ten ce of m ult i- rac ia l

o r g a n is a t io n s which a r e d irec t ly / in d i re c t ly involved in the B lack community and f u r th e r noting that the w o rk p e r fo rm e d by th e se o rg a n is a t io n s in t e r m s of

r e s e a r c h m a t e r i a l s m ay be u seful to the p r o j e c t s that the Convention is e n v is a g in g to x*n& Rpem bark upon in the fu tu re ;

" t h e r e f o r e re s o lv e s :

T h e re fo re re s o lv e s :1. T o maintain contact with such o rgan isa t ions at o u r t e r m s w h e re it will be

beneficial to the r * k realisation of the a im s and the object ives of the C o n v e n t io n ;

2 . that su c h co-operation shall be limited to exchange of r e s e a c c h m a te r ia l ;3. and such contact shall be renew ed annually at tho Convention c o n f e r e n d e 1

M O V E R : C . P A L W E N l ,S E C O N D E R : S . C A K O L U S . ( C a r r i e d U n an . )

M O T IO N : 17:T H A T this f irs t National C o n g r e s s of B . P . C . recogn is ing the desirability of an independen t B lack National bank and noting that a comm ission is investigating thu feasibility of establishing such a b ank ;

x h T h e r e f o r e m an d a te s the vice - (R e s id en t ;1. T o g a th e r information abuot the a im s , object ives and policy of this bank

and p r o q r e s s m ade to w a r d s its formation,2 . and to r e p o r t and make recom m enda tions to the E xecu tive Committee at the

n ex t annual c o n g r e s s .M O V E R : D . N T H O N C O A ,S E C O N D E R : L . K H O Z A . ( c a r r i e d ; 2 abs ten tions)

MOTION 18.T h a t this C o n g r e s s rfkexexk recogn is ing the ex is tence of the B lack W o r k e r s P r o j e c t and tli« B lack Allied W o r k e r s ' s Union which a r e both w orking in the i n ie r e s t s of the B lack w o r k e r ;m a n d a te s the B . P . C . Natinal Executive to poomote c lo s e r w o rk a g re la tionsh ip and g r e a t e r c o -o p e ra t io n b e tw een them and o th e r B lack t r a d e unions with • v iew to eslau iish ir .g a single National Black W o rk e r s Council .

M O V E R : M. M A N T H A T A , js^Sl S E C O N D E R : L . K H O Z A . ( c a r r i e d unanim ously)

M OTION I9? TT H A T T H I S C oiigp jj££ it is of p a ram o u n t im portance that wehave healthy in te rnat ional re la t ions and recogn is ing that th e re a r e som e c o u t r i e s which have the in te re t s of the black people at h e a r t but through im peria l domination a r e now fo rced to maintain t rad e links with South A fr ica TKSIcfei'cc1, T O ' h a v e con tac t only with those s ta te s Rcduinpkc and international o rg a n is a t io n s that a r e in sym pathy with and su p p o r t o u r c a u s e ;

2 . Hot to havo any laison with colonial p o w e r s that a r e actively engaged in aiding and abetting the white r a c i s t reg im e in South A fr ica ;

3<fu r th e r tha the c o u n tr ie s which c o n so r t and connive with the Whiteg o rv e m o n t mi in a fraudu len t attempt at sp eak in g j o# B lack people u n d e r the gu ise of d ialogue be r e j e c t e d , .

MC&CER:: S ^ < 5 A R O L U S JS 'é C Q W Í Í E R : * M A D ^ . (ceirr ied unanimously)

R E S O L U T I O N S -FO R P L A N N I N G COM M ISSION

M OTION 2 0 .

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T h a t this c o n g r e s s notimg:I. that th e r e is a d i r e need fo r le a d e r s h ip in the Black Community

2 . that thoexxxx it is the on u s of B . P . C . to provide to initiate w h e r e v e rp o s s ib le , and ‘o develop he l e a d e rsh ip poen . ia l within the B lack community; t h e r e f o r e r e s o l v e s :( i) T o m an d a .e the National © r g a n i s e r o o rg a n is e l e e d e r s h ip training

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coumies at local , at regional ai.d at national levels;( i i) that th ese courses be conduc ed .managed and sponsored by he National

Head Office of B . F . C .( iii) tha* these (p n x ia a courses be held reqularly and hat yearly progress

rep or s on ‘hese leadership program mes be submitted to the annual Congress of B . P . C . ;And finnaly; *

iiv ) that the Naitonal Executive work in close co-operation wiht other relevant Black organisations in making the leadership courses successful.

M O V E R : M . R A M P H E L AS E C O N D E R :B . M A F U N A (ca rrie d u n a n .).

M O T IO N 21.T ha t this Congress noting :

1. The large num ber of Black Youth who have been condemned by the system to be virtual outcasts;

2 . that this gropp has been ignored by most organisations ( fclliuMJ (B lack)3 . that the youth of any community are its most important mem bers;4 . that there is all urgent need for this, section of the (Black community

to be given attentionk it deserves,T h e re fo re resolvus:

( i ) That R . P C . branches devise youth program mes directed a tr ia ) instilling a sence of belonging in this gropp to the rest of the Black

commm .inity ,(b ) re -orientating their basic values towards Black Consciousness and Black

S o lid a rity ,(o ) develop their potential so as to make them useful members of the Black

community( i i) That the National Executive in conjunction with regions and branches

and other Black organisations conduct leadership seminars for this section of 'he B lack Community.

M O V E R : B . M A F U N AS E C O N D E R : M . R A M P H E L A . ( carried unan. ) .

M O T IO N 22.T H A T this Congress noting:

I. The vital xmpcxxaKica role played by foreign investors in maintaining and suppotti the economic systemof white South A frica ,

2that this system is dosighned for maximum explotation of Black people,3 ih a t the riches and resourses of this country belong to Blacks as their

birthright; and furthor noting •A that foreign investors claim that *Jieir poeeetn presence in this country

contributes tow ards the development of the Black community,5 . that this claim is disputed by reality oimx of the Black tft experience in this

country.T h e re fo re reso lves:

( j ) T o re ject the involvement of foreign investors in this explotative economic sy system ,

( i i) to call upom foreign investors to disengage themselves to disengage themselves from this White controlled explotative system ,.

( iii) and mandates the National Executiva,Ho*‘ma£e known our stand on foreign investors , known both in this country and o ve rs ea s through all available channels.

M O V E R : R . N E N G W E K H U L US E C O N D E R : B .M A F U N A . (ca rried unanimously)

M O T IO N 23.

T ha t this National Congress noting:1. that there is a need for adult education amongst Blacks in South A fric a ,2 . that there a re o ther Black organisations involved with adult literacy in the

country,3 . that B lack organ isations should not duplicate their efforts o r compete among»

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themselves in their inuelvement viitti the Black community program mes but ra ther co-operu<* wi:h one another ;T h e re resolves:

1. To mandate the National Executive Committee to establish contact with the releva relovant organisations and discuss areas of co-operation with these organisations

And further,2 . mandates the National t-xecutive Committee to investigate the possibility of establif

establishing a home education service for the Black community and;3 .that the National Executive Committee reports progress to the second

National C ongress.M O V E R ; M . M A N G H N A .S E C O N D E R : S IP H O B U T H E L E Z l . ( carried unanimously)

M O T IO N 2 .That this National Congress noting:1. That there is a tendency among some international agencies and somo countries «

to dKKXNNkiiMit discriminate against South African Blavko because of theSouth A frican White racist regim e;

2 . that South A frican B lacks cannot be responcible for the present poiiuy-making m achinery of the White South A frican gorvemont;

3 . and noting that B . P . C . pledges itself to represent the Black people internationaly.

T h ere fo re resolves:i) to mandate the B . P . C . National Executive Committee to state in no uncertain

-terms to the relevant agencies , organisations o r countries the stand ofB . P . C . in South A fric a whenever the occasion arises;

(ii)and further that the stand being held by B .P (J . as regards theseinternational agencies, organisations o r countries shall be review ed in the

second National C ongress.M O V E R ; M . M A N G E N A .S E C O N D E R : S .B U T H E L E Z I . (c a rrie d unan.)

M O T IO N 25.That this National Congress noting:

1. That sport is a vital and popular part of the Black axfnb<«xr*»«>oo oxpirience2 .'hat B . P . C . must of neccossity make its voice heard in the sporting world3. T H A T B , .P .C . 's entire effort in directing the sporting world must be oriented

towards i ‘s aim s, ideas and aspirations of Black initiative , and ,further noting, n that thoro a re so-called "non -rac ia l" sporting bodies in South A frica

which are in fact solely Black in membership, (5 . that these so-called "n on -rac ia l" bodies a re at the same time placing Whites in S a mtSouth A frica in an em barrassing situation in the internationolrifcrt forum ;

He re by reso lves:( i ) to re ject uotright the concepts of "multi-national" sports as designed by

White sporting bodies in South Africa,^( t i) to encourage and initiate Black sportsmen and women to w ork towards

the creation of B lack sporting orgam stiuui,: will dietate and determinethe sporting policy of B L A C K S O U T H A F R IC A at all times maintain my the stance ideological stance of the Black Movement.

M O V E R ;B .M A F U N A /»S E C O N D E R : R .N E N G W E K H U L U .

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ttOTlQN'M.That this Congress noting:

l / .That there is a growing mood tn tho international sporting world to^isolute S . A . .* trom participating in 0~o iiUurnational sporting activities ;2 . that this isolation stems mainly from the fact that South A frica is being r«pa

rep re sented by the minority White racist regime which claims the right to do so3 that the international sporting world has also extendeck)h this isolation by

victimising Black sportsmen and women ; •4 that the White racist regime cannot claim to eepresent South A frica ;Sihat South Afri<~* belongs to Black people;6that Blank peopl* hove the birthriqht to represent* South A frica or» international- i* r* • •• pvi un^ iioiua ,

T h ere fo re resolves: / • c X ^ ^ it i l Io mandate the* Executive Committee to make it c lear to all international

sporting bodios that Black sportsmen and women cannot be penelvsed for the crim es MiiKHiOcxk which are being perpetrated by the monolithic White racist reg im e;

anu that ine Executive siiouiti communicate the contexts oi thin resoiutiju to relevant national and international sporting bodies.

M O V E R : R . N E N G W E K H J L U .S E C O N D E R : S .M O O D L E Y . ( carried uan. )

T he C o n g re ss th e rea fte r adjourned at p .m , for ten minu*es.The Congress re-assem bled at 6 ,15p .m . and business continued.T he moot important biiMinnfittn of the day which was embarked upon by the Congress consisted of elections of the F irs t National Executive of T h *B lack P eep les C onvention.

T he following pxecutive committee was elected by Congress:K M X fK K K P R E S ID E N T : M R S . W . K C W A R E . (unan .)

V IC E -P R E S ID E N T : M R . C . M O K O D IT O A . (unan)2 S E C . C E N E R / \L : H .S . B U T H E L E Z I . (u n a n .) ,

N A T IO N A L O R G A N IS E R :M R .M . M A N G E N A .P . R . O . :M R . S . C O O F E R .

5Kt this juncture the newly elcted President of the Convention was given the II flaKKxtoc th* platiorm to g iv* her first address of the Congress.

A fte r this tho o x-P res id en t of the out-going interim executive was also given the floor to say a few w ords.

T he Congress was officially declared closed after the singing of th* National Anthem " Nkosi S ike leU A ir ik a " , at .........................

■nil- MANAGING diuctor.

BLACK Pt-OrLL'S CONVENTION

P.O. BOX I I 4 2 7 ,

JOHANNESBURG.

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Pi. PS I - c o u

BCDFORn VIEW

JOHANNESBURG.

SIR/MADAM,

At the BLACK PEOPLE'S COVENTION’s National Congress

held at St. Peter's Seminary .Hammnskraal from I6th December - I7th


unanimously passed;



U, that foreign investors claim that their presence in this


Black community,

5. that this claim is disputed by reality of the Black experienc

in this country,

Therefore resolves:



(ii)to call upon foreign investors to disengage themselvesI

from this White controlled explotative system,



and overseas through’ all available channels."Your positive response to the above resolution will go a long way towards stamping out the naked racism and expectation of Blacks.


supporting tne economic system of South Africa,

2. that this system is designed for maximum exploitation og

Black people,


" BREAKING THE CHAINS." • S.

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Campus News

News ir. Brief

Black Theology ...

I W rite What I Like

Priorities in Community Development — An Appeal

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HASTINGS - X A W t i r BANDA h o ion» n * r M tra lln l I a d rr . o< the fu e m r l l l r . l Bl»ck .-oromun,n. » at • S iilin s M r Bjifcla» » in t as a ■UIM iK v jk th W ith in I h r N a tion .lis t l*a tl\ p lies Varyaac ilesrrtp ’ tons la i» :in j the sicn inc a nee* of Mr llaiada » v is it are bandied fron u n m n scctor* The W h.lc p rc tt. the >«-ctiona lea»i*-rs ami th • i f l H k d i u l l are lust wm e of the*. -A r iu or break th io u *h ". *A defin ite cooc v ion \ ~a revolutionary step in the n th d.rv .tton a t f rw l a few of the statements that a rr tw ine hear I Editoria ls ia a ll maior papers Iron* pace a rti Ira. h irh tra discussions -~>d even "t*a»irent Affa.is** dedicated the ir discussions to the t t c n f i ancr o# th is Black Presadsrnt'»

On%Kxt%|> the impw»a»er a f Dr Banda « •rearnee in S»nth A frica nas greatly esa iuw a t ed .-»nd th» . «nim rnN of an ise were U rges over cmpha ux» d Nobody. it wouM appe.ir. dee» t\ an;ilv«ed t t is politieal nua »esrc on the part oI n»»| jm t th« Nationalist* but t lt r fo reun f n n?nr> tha a ie becomma more and m o t insu lted with South A frica , economic»llv ar.rf p o lit ic 'l lv T»»e c la im s esample that i-omcs te m.n I ht ie js the F rrn rh gove nmcnt that u r s n «he *■Fr m h \fr ie a n count jes like tHr Ivors C o u t 1« u i.tpurt the -duJ f u e ' w ith South A frica

This is a tre a t co«*pira -y on three fro*it» ia \o l»m g th. South A fn raa statu» q io » h f i tocltxics a ll he opposition p. rtie*. the m%c»t*rt •n South A f k i and the w i.lm g pa»3* no tt» o f the Zauitfr-Ci. she a rr ptaying this hu-c s a u r of internatas nal politics im l economy-» at he expense of IS m illion sufle ng Blacks m th s emintnr

Primai i \ this U a manoevre to entre »ch White Soot i Africa in the African continent economical» ami p o lit ic a lly to creat m ilita ry hs.ffcr %*al«s that w ill present iafil*ratt'«o bs "hnatds of fs ilitan t agitators from the North a t) Soiiih A fi ic i ~ One can a»*» %ee the clever move here to cor fuse th r mm U i f the B1 »ck p—»ple in to b r lm i u that the government is a t lr irp 'ia c to makr .wucr'M on»* m ’ he ir apartheid *»li CM" A n u t l i impoi tant r r « so q io r^ fh»s " W kAnd j • p»r of th»* prop.i ar»la m ir l i i iw n S with A fin a « i l l u«e this sim I to show the nor Id tha* “ the* are ..t least tr»m r lo solve the p».»hl m **

R u c p n t n l pees* tepoits claimi*d that the Bi tck pro s ir m this cooatr* “losed " B. nda This i t an »btioua u n (:u ft F irs ltv one would like io km w i f the sese i or eight IIwnm iuí people «ha went to »*■# ilanda m Sowet* are re arisen f a-iv# e.f the f-*elmt of broad m »« of Black o w jl.? fn an» c^se f i»e wen* to m .'esti n te the -easmi% fo r 7 Oft • peoolc {Htchmx up •« the n v t i M ne naul I find that the vast • i p n h «ent me re I» aut o f a tente of v n o nr> The» wanted to «re th;* Black are?«dent f»«m the north One can be aure that tbev ^•d M r i there w th mv preennceived »»*taa% H o t the> ar.*re fom c to <ee the ir " a v u a ir *

f o . the Black people are k re a lr aware that »t i , »ot Ban«la «h<» m il chance the Na?ionali»t Party s poitoes tp tro rrow . nest vcar oi »n the ne%: fi%e ^cars I f applauded certain parta nf «M» »perch it nas onls because be said the tbuiC» that these i>eople knew »nd fe lt Inac b r f jf f r B an ili app*- ired an the tcene not be ears* tbev " l.v e d Hun But these pres» reports, tek s • ion camera» and oversea» corre»pondent« n»td th is as pan af the prwpacanda machinery to ><ost the imare of South A frica in the e>es o f t? e « o d d i 4m sure i f Vorster slapped B m a a ll the te i« \is io« cameras nould have »n I» bed o f f w m i »ne commented tn a heated a n u n e n t about B agla s visa:

Now the warlc. i« sm ilinc The Nationalists ar r t \m c in ’ Nat before had this happened — \t Vot Mrr arui h is m inisters at a m u lti r a .n l tea partx Eve* opened mouths fe ll u t e The N afio iahst Party is b«-mmin« n>ore ar I more "ve rlic g w n — r was h»pp> Baa»da h i 1 <rau*ed a m in i revolutioa*

But the Nationalist» i r e basin» a q u ir t cf u klc Thcs ba*e appeased th e ir "opponm t»" ir> i ie an«| outs* t r the cn*mft v The so called la a* cr» of the Rl^ck communities are bu«% c a 'usm c the pe«»| i' « b ile Franc, ouie tls s ifn •l»e contract lo sell »rrm and le t fic^ te rs and tA*nca and her n s !« h ile friends Rh.nl**iu and Po»*u<al At Ad-tis Ahaha one ran esp-<t »• ta m ia bre« and th»- hc*«nn»nct o f a ra/t m tne **t>rc»nisatu»o fo r A frtraa Unity *

Ba.k Ha South Aft>ra 'N o n tk h ite s an l>"• tens ha\e not been pulUd d« u a trt Paa« o t'hnde i* are s lill heintf p»ck«-d up And the al«»le ram ut oi a»*au!t« on the Black aaiaa r «li. aitv continu»»

Scaw'oaae remarked the other dav. What s *o non*W rful ihnu t th i»*“ r e ir t rm r ta the p l«itociaphs of Banda boldine tu c H hit# k»ds is «on».- Afrafcaancf town **f am sure acr»»sa thr road io a W hate park aou II ae* a Black iv »n* .m ine th r same thiac**. he *ai<1 m d itfu s l i» i# National.st manaflrr hss alr»-ad« beeun »o m v ia no unceitam t- rms that a > foreiener « i l l -• -r fa ir . t».. . tm ■ f ana u policyIt is ironical that th is statement did M t reeeiv* fi»m tpai:c attenti»n

No. ne Bl*~k pe*«sle are aware of this 4rw hir came th r W h itm a n I» p la .ia c and we a»us» not alio» <his m.»norsre tc tr ic k us into a r ; false *en»r of u c u n t i The onl« u r in . n i p i “ dialocue * is between th r roxe rno irn l and_

J ,a*r in7 m r» " . ,r h - h»».» •»! And e» ,-o ***cá I he 4aalo«ur must be on *o eowal foonac• there »he Whitemaa areepts that se are human Itnaurs firs t and then “ Nlaok presadewts-* and not

tfastiac» Banda has io fa rt aa4d bamsetf o W hile —nremacy ■»» con»p*rinc w ith them » ai5*«r»*r th# Malsw»«a m-nr»» m particular

aasd he Biack people a f Smith A frica m gmrrmI

a

campus news

IN a *hort. hurried ly arranged m rrt ng « .th (lie S t.* e n u here, congressman. C h a r lr , t>is*s.

c o n ^ d rrrd much of an “ l la c l t Ton ' « b m hr r r p l r d cautiously to «tudent* quffioM on topical 4<lainIn |h r h ighrs t p rrc rn ta te poll ft r many

year* a r r ju v rn a trd and activist S K.C »a* elected » -IK form er T u rf loop slu>u*«U K Mokoupe hrinK pre*ulent Also in o fficea rr

A C oo ljmV Z M ifungo A M l ay* S Sjaunft Wad* alia iM iu i F Parker K D V t lje * ft M jh u t i jA t r*tdcnce of the «ludent M v * 1 o o c e m

not on!>. about mal td m m i't t .iti.m in the L'ni varsity hut a im about social in justice d i r t c td • t the Ci.tck o«mmun,!y. the A C M th is *eai look a stand in m atter* *uch as fo rr cn mve*t ment h H W lfa l B a n i i * v is it to S o ith A fr ic fu rth e r %ue^r t'mw that h it v i t i f * a * pure f a po litica l uanouevie by the opp rc tuv • regime lo t tM d M tt r ru '* her ra c itt policy t i th r r y n of tho « o rld arul that rhe peop lj flocked to t r r B iiu U out o f c u m u ty ra t i* r than u lo lita fton

h ® ( ru « r Slock, principa l o f the U n n rm H /. hat hrcn stronclv condemned for I.is dcriM* n to remove SASO Nalion.it offt« e* from AL n Taylor l r tw l . n e t « d h o tit o>n-».iltinr th r S II 2

Alter an o *e r« h rtm in * dec»* n to o fh d r ; « fro n Rat the Bag i**t*c hat breoit e a tu b * ct o f controvert» d iv id ing the ea*npi t in to o i r •ide araM iit our moral ground ami another or -re a lit l ic " tr.m n .l « ith te lf .nt.*re\f

Sho«ing the greatest contempt fo r the mi rh ta lked about M4 vear Medical C >urve for B t »tu StudentV’ th r «tudent bodv unantrr outly rej« ct ed th r idea at one o f o ffic ia ldom ’* sfra teg irt to el NM W0 do«r* fo r the HI irk p*ple to teal arademic prrvfetoonal m aturity

O r' eloproen*» « .th regard lo tho Pho« t i i P ro jre i are gratif> ing

f« ) The em poternhrd di*eate ridd led <om muntv is oow working hand in I and• ith th r *»»dentt At the moment. *hr p ro p lr a rr making ?0 r r n l* eont ihu tton» toward* th r augmrntatioo of * a trr —99b

(h ) P*riodicaf m rdwal ch rc« up* at th r 0 r« ty put up creche have been r ta r’ rd

<c> Balanced food t tu f f w hu ft a rr M d to th r enmmun.tT at ehe ip and ion p ro f it in g p rv rrt a rr no • ivaiU few at th r Phoeni* c lin ic

14) T o o of our 'tuden t* « i l l a ttrod a n r r l tag of th r Phuem* Clu».* C om m it'*# In d it r u t t o%»r P rrv rnhve X rd«cinr Pro tram m r

f< ) For th r S rp trm b rr vaca ion a f n up of H u d rn tt « i l t h r o o rk tn f on th r P ^ trn u work camp to h rlp tig t * r * rh . 't f» r th r

A n r I h r r croup o f %tu«l«'0t9 h a ir h r sun Ittmt ct i o— at lu h o n r lo l l ic h Scho«*|. K aa ft •faahu. in ) b i.l lo lu Ip ím m V U te lrn tt n I ) la lh t Die •roup ha« < M ablt> lutl conft lcn c r in I ;h r w h f lr school a n t are b ro ^ trm n s th r m tlo o k | U M u lrn ’ % and ad\ it in c th r class afe»yl buraarus •

W lir th r r or not o r ahouLl remain a ffilia tM i to AMSSA — Association fo» Me«lica' Students »>f South A frica «as under rtra trd debate and a rr f* ren*tum «a* ecnductcd The r e s u lt of the re le rc u tuo i pe tted that the students war.trd the MSC to remain af.'iliated to the reulli-racial AM IS.V

SA Si NKWSLKTTEK — SfTPTKMBrft. 1971

H r A. D M okarm i. SRC Pre*»!e*t I ’n ive rt ty o f th r North.

UNIVERSITY OF THE NORTHT H E rlrc tion*. fo r the new S ft.C at ( h t

rentre hav.- been conduced and the fodo« t f « *rr rleet.-d to th r C o io c il

Prr%nient . A D M*ïkoena Vice 1*1 e*id-n* — T V M...r-*a ‘Treatorer - K S«hularo Coeie>|H>r.'ence Se<retary

— M iu A C K f * a r r M innie f t r - r r ta ry - M Lrkota Pi*l.' and PutK —

P Nefot»vod«r. S L A M rlo fo Ton t i tu t i 'n - P Bal »y*. D M M a i 'u S V I T I — J Maleka S ru itm l i Truon *- E S S ku lM ti Cult O ld I ornn.it*. •* — N Voloko

S A v ' IO T A L * til!C T h MAN —T V Me tow .

Our m fir ra • ula tiona go lo tfcrar * u r » td i i l •M U ltr f i ln v. no took office nn 'he 4th Severn he» and o i l hold offw e u n fit A agott n r i t year

Om th r I2ik Asgud a J«a t tw f -ot hodr and SBC n n t . l g took some matoe 4r< is im t as VOttaidt S A iO and th * l i i w r t i l y o f the North TVe m rrtusg trc la r rd m ia s iffo u iiv and « rh M viaim ih. fo lloom g rrto iu tion» "T k is studrat bMl> h«x nt Ii-Uenrd w lh m trrr» t to the report o* th r SASO cooferroer

S \M > Nk;wSLE*TF-B — SEP TH IB E R . 1871

t Coogi tulate the CM trenitv af th r Worts delegation to the oo forence m f i r

2 « ongï dulatc th»* o»nf -rrner fo: ctatlr gthe pi ltc \ o f SAS*» on ma'teta. to lit ic t l social ami theol^c cal

S l ’mle» take lo g i»r i l t flnam ia l a id ON.ral support to SAvO

T il - I 'm erxitw of th r h oeth th r r to«*k a po*.ti*e d m Htji on th r -«after of ro itm g t *r • f l i lia t io n feet to SAS*» A re?o|«l»oo «.is pa*t *d to th .t effect

“T k it th is si»***

0

l igation that

i c o n s p i r a c y

rified in Par<igraph 1

con errnce n e tt year *i1*e outgmn- *BC hat r i n a f i m » tr » itooataao toof a h>ind-e,t r»fMt for «»<ich SAS41 N in o i l

UNIVERSITY Of ZULUtANDA c t it i ly »«• this ca-«pi» «as »t «*• r«nith

du to r th r 2nd V n v M f I *red «»lh r« *h« i » •» after the 5AS*) Confenr v t* much has b rm Um* h% th r *B aod the S i.V l.»e*l r

A n fu M tr in 71" the he iltaot pr«^s«-f*oo hy TKCON *5nh ver> «eOMtitely e i iw i f c i i th#- e«ofrn«tat .« h r t« r r n the S»atr ant th r *md* r» t«a l am related if M S w th Afrwa ««a t r r y « . tl i r c r i ed on th is C J» |m D orto f ditcs H im tun. man’ qoetfion^ « *rr p « t ^ *0.1 th r ■ rkalr I rn r t o f th r T w ia tu r e t i of Ur MSe«<iVatio« and o il

Thrmaa " io o " %mu• twdrot hofv T h - Ore

and his affaat* p r r «to mg th r h r a rt* 4 th r

(•at .if Com pas‘ .on" — 24th August oa t com r* tiorsted w»th an addreas hv the SASO C r o - n l Secretary. Barney P iU a n i «ho present rd « (taprr t ille d t o n m s a i ! ) f>etcl0pme0t Ao k|*pral to the Black H ans Com pa tw o * " Th.* a rd ie ts «as * m « e il attended E lv « h e re Mi I tc n u rag in r is r rp r in trd th r paprr presented h r Bj o r )

T lir SASO Lncai Com m itter organised ao in fe rn a l o irp o w u m ->n U*e tftlh Auguat The syn tk o iu f i hod no defined them r hot diac«>s»o«s r r r d ed ..round a ra n r ty o f top i «s a ll re la frd to the tlaek MUftenl the Black communit> and S*h * I Afnca

fh é r f Cat aha \l4r.g««uthu But he Jen t i s i t r l the . im p nt on 2Bth August A *r i\ organ.ted 4nn nalr .dntn «as cearr^ |o « a rd t Bloch So > d ;n it onH to »> • • th r Bantw«tan C h i- f «ha t th r at ««dents fe lt about Chief Buthelews klam. m the Bantt.tfan s>*tem The artvwa pr> v report* «ere ra tlie r m jalrading and to a gr>-a estent tn««rt. r t lo r at no time at a ll did th - ."«dents had Chief Calaha Butheïeai as the ir ~he»r •

T V SASO Local C o irm itte r decided to rr in f# re i t t n u m h rit and h-is coopted Mrs N h U id la la . ‘Jita L V k f n Mr%ars L V ftlag.M B a h o U la aod kl N Sher: onto the com m « if

I R C election* a rr schrduii d for 24’ hS-p:em***c Sir.c*r«*t good » i*h -a !o all eaodt d ip i l»om the Editor a rd th r rr» d rrs

DURBAN WESTVILLE«V» ta r IB»h *m4 l« th of %• ptem W t th.s

rt vr h. id an la tr r V aruty S p irts meefiog h r rfe.-t.ng o a t o*gam*ed ht the C«*otrol P*rt% t o rs ^ it te r of the L’nat-rrai.y o f Durban •V .tvaltr «« ts »roi « th r Traoa0 «I C«dl«*ge of f 'd u c itio « . L’o ite t-t* « f Zu.u a. I *4 L lU ltM T-^hnieal I .IU ^e Bechi't e.lro». 'h r I 'o i t * i»«ti M Motal. B i^ k Sectioo

•oi. th? sp u r a>o id Collrge of E«*ocati«n

Of Ih m in* «ted M i l th r C’n*ter»«ty of l i m U U iUd mm* t««n o f I t »a leam t th«i th r •n«itat«*r « - • n*d r r e ' . t r i i h> tf>. Z iuiand S l lC »n n o r II. « r t «# tn.s n sot o ffic ia l

AH th r ( M I M V 7 : Iv - r x n h irttaU B ^dm m W f a n report* it is tro ro t that the tp»<ti o re t.n g a i l M r r r u la i

T a r m trn o i S B C p rv o a trd Ha 4'a f1e»n»lttMt*on to the « tv lrn t hwt. H r V Soni. g 1 e%a*te«t of the m«er>«i' I I * m » i that the ( a tl. lu < :M « a t »• ^ep lrd h% the «todrot 1 the at ant am rn^m . o(a H ' d ia f t i fot the t B C « d l he held «0 th r Jnih Srptem hrr aod 1 >4 firtohr» T»*« j . l i r .n«*lf ation ha a areeptrd I f r rm i‘ tifu t*«n " » ptm«*ple*

7« Ooir oo g. « rr ai meeting «»« h r id •h r S B ( to 4.«r«m th r ra te .na l p ^ ir y aod >.‘f«tartom lo Nat oool Bod i r t ||* » r te r (h r O t«a««fit«*>o« » U ln that it ia Ih# r»«M of th r

.iud ro t bud» ta alM .ate |0 ant outMdr argaoiao «0 d ao dealt r t fH h rr Bia.% centre* « i l l hr

«atrharg o ith la lrrva t th r outcome of that

a r p f t M ’ ioK i e m M h t the W h.to power M rv x lu rt t» no tttcce t* but th t gaining o f ' t i le pr it i le g e t in I»»* " « ’.ach tp o t» - o f Sm ith A ir»-»

C ontention m u tt work tow ard. the om «oluUtion a f the liUi-an people and thea re la ting the r struggle « ith IW other Black croup . >• South A frica The nc« c « i« m i mu»l work o.it « d o tho i t » u » i «««tact w iik 'ho0<her B U rk croup» that «Of k ou l.u le -ho > n t r « . It mo»* work lo v a r . lt tho rrrM.nn o f • »eo>le «has a r t M ir re liant and proud of the ir « Itu e » . heritage and th e ir colour ami are w a ll «I»*» •w a r* o f who the real enemv »

S.VSa> • ! ! t upunl al ih b a n c k c i am i c n l mlo hold ;» '•« « , meeting* to dem onttra ic »>••■ d.ra iy w ith H r Ramarot.in ami to < lm I I» W hite la It 1.1 Win. i nmcut that the tlru g s le of the Black pa op!e ranitot be m l l i M al the tiro ke o f a pen

We wiafe to rem ind IH. W htle people and , the:r * o \ . nm rn t that annnadaiion of a com | nm atly h j« never M krcedcd before, t a t l a l a m rrelx i .create» tenaaona a id f n o t n l iM - and « II culm inate in an uncontrollable ntun tlaa . T * . te irre pnntlhe : n.l «1 lent action» b> the unreprew M ativc gutefnm ent can only aucceed in p io tu k i ie untold re ta lia tion from the Black

SASO N KW SLKTTEK — S R ITEM BER . l»T I

PRESS STATEMENT CN BANNING

WE : t th * Soatlh A frican Studer.C» O iii.n l ■atton cond.m n >n the tlro n g e tt terma -he lo ia liia r t in acii >n. o f the Souik A ir * an goararn M M and II» Whtte pe pie a. m j. i i fo t r d in ike konning order» houte a rre f.t. detrr.iinoa w .th out tr ia l and ike * . rv-r.il flou ting n l tke rule o f la» M r in te rp re t lhc»e action» a t helm: a i t r n l a v u tilr n the freedom of I I» tn .tn l.U a llo « o x * k i* W i:iltm ite proie»t a g - iir . i « h i t lh- feel» I» w ro n i Inace.: « - a r . being pc itua-M I to h r I ten* that Ike t~ a « A frican n d r r j I . bo raftering dangrroutly to being « fa l.e e Slate

It I» in th»« ligh t that «e «lew tho impuat tton o f » b*nm sg and houac a rre tl m der on Mr Mowa Bams b in the couraceoua Biack lemlef.• ho I» the t l r t t .n * (orre beinnd the m u d of Ike Natal Ina lim CoogreM It 1» qu te clear to 0» tho, tht» action 1» a deliberate m..noue*re bt the go» rrnm ent ami it» pe.ple to un tle rirtne the »o rk of the Natal Ind ian Cangreta A4 i l « Committee of «bach Mr B.im«..han 1» the Chair ■ton I I I» a i« i a deliberate m aneutre lo fu rlh e r w ttn tH ta i- the Black community and to force m to r r l d f to the phoney Sv»tem«rooted plat forma «h tch SAM) and Mi Ramgobu, e rject on m iu x ica lty

We know hat the N IC Ad Hoc Committee and the entire Indian Community » t ! l continue working « Ith renewed vigour d>-r.Tn»tnaUon ond »olfle»»ne» l;« a rd * the creation of the S tC — the on . le i.tim a te eo.co of the people IT t al»o know lh« t the re»l o f the Black root ► un,t, w ill c la w rank» behind Mr K am i tun and that more eadora o f hi» t la tu ro wall emerge

THE SASO OFFICET IIE SASO Head O ffice, m ill « m e from ia

Cr ie n t pi m e » , at the Alan T a ilo r Rraidrnce. entworth The office» « t i l he now hooted al

M Beatrice Street IHirhan B , the 1« October bead oflie.* bopet 10 be w ell te tlle d m l i t new

A fte r our dert»aon |o move i r ln central Durban SASO reeeited a le tte r from the ta i te r . i l> of Natal awtho.uiea. a tk m i SASO h ^ itm u l q u il I he premise» b> Ju ly *H h T h it o l r»‘u r*e. waa impo»-iMe a t at that time SASO h „ i not aaqii.red an> office» an town

In aii> cate SASO National le lt i l an a ffron t on the part o f the au lhon lica to w rite d irrc tly SAS«l. aa we were occupying the IN U S R C offices al the antiutaon of the S B C « r fe lt at » >uld ha».- been good n u r.n rrv on the 1 -.rt o f the aulhoralact to waile to the S R C ami a i l them to give SASO Na tonal order» to .|uat In a meetins brtween the p rin c ipal o f I t . I M w n l t f o f NaUt Paofrttoc Slock, ami Secti tafv General, o f SASO. M r Barne, I l i t ana Itarnejr m lia a le d thaa to the principal « ho ca»c .01»» vagae rrau»o. lo r approaching S \SO dire. Il> I l wat at that meeting that the principa l ro n c c ln l and taad that he would allow SASO to remain in lU o ffice u n til the 3uth N otcm brr The Secrelart General then made at ip i.ie cl.-ar that SASO wauld o n l. qaut the premiM*» «ken ami i f SASO found alternate ftccomir**.u tion~ T h u meant that SASO would w t hate le ft the o fftce t al A lan T a rlo r Betadenar i f we had not been lucky enough to• Main ideal premue» an Durban

SASO I t »ure that i l w il l operate more amoothl, now that • • are an town and would lake to thank Ike Student»' Representative Council and the Student» themaelvct of UNB lo r a ll the nets and uappoct they (a re u t while we were on tho cnmpua

SASO NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER 1971

BLACKTHEOLOGYa re-assessnicnt of the Christ

By VicWHEN I TH IN K o f Black THrolocy. I C M

• rie t it m the fu llow in« pulleta.

I The Black man R r ! i f io i and M it i r < ;

S T h r Philosophy of M ark Theology.

3 The Practical *,->p’ ic. lioa at thit Theol©c> m our «ituation

I. T IIE M .A C K MAS AND KFLIG IO N

I feel i t meumhent m m m me lo -d ra * your •« tm tm n to U»e p la rr o f rettcmn in Ore life o f the Hl-tfk nijin That this ha* relevance « il l hro tnw apparent a* mr proceed « ith hi% anrtton

Thr B ack man is fw n t ia lh iV li|tM i* ia h u outlook t»«ardk life Fir>l. M m* convuler *cry

..n Tfcrouchat bn h»*toey the , A frican h. t practised f l u *u% -it« l l is w !.. life ha^ ? l*a> * hrcn ku i led fcy his rcli4«<*u« b e lie fi Whether thei« b r lie f i were bated on an "ah^oluLe** tru th or not ia largely an acatfeme affa ir Th • pom* to un«l< istand k m U»«* A frican (and ind«H'd a ll o th tr peoples) alvkavt be I <-ved *n a deitv to «horn he had u m r M i m M t a an.: t< bc i.r^ i m a 1* .*»tmplte* h ;*m < some type of rehcisn This is esrtdene«-«t ia the ir «tails live* in health and in tllnev i The conccpi of a tran»cemirn:al esis •em-e is not (and never waa) foreign tf> him The best inow n evidence for ih i* a*M*rt»rn m the "anee-tor mnrnhip" to prevalent u. A fn ran eommumthu This can b- rM ated to the concept o f -«amts*’ o f western reiic*or» (not that the analocv i t in an> way meant to elesale or defend Bl.-ck rel*íio«».

Now l«* cas» a quick g tinc* m tl«* direction of la ê a a H ia ia c i Hen i m « r \V td ii. lt wbo have in trrna li.'e<1 I he r t-n r .p l o f * deilv ami the reliffiou* nnnc>plr\ a so n a e d therewith Tbev. in fact, have mastered them wives to iueh a etvai e\?cnt th»» they can perform incredible feats A strong fa«th. indc-d*

And >et. when western religion atris r^ l on the scene the above theo'n-tes were categoired al<>nc w ith other “ heathen philosophies W bfit wevtern th i> locv faile^l to r*e (or more probably ianorrd* wav the fact tha* the relig ion of he Black mar. w«, an evervdav affair intim ately integrated a ith the cu ltura l patterns o f he •octettes e^ncrmed T V religtnn of tt& B’.iek man was the meter which guided the function me of th# community N« eammmal a ffa ir occurred w ithout an offering of gifta fb re r mral«hl la the amv>t-»rs who im turn » » i ld watch over Che community and intercede fo r that

Mjfungomm un ity at The feet o f the deity Thus the

•elution of the Block people was never one of •holy" people .m l) I t was not one of sp<*cific

•iayv I t was a theolocv o f the people f*u the aenple fo r e w -v day o f the ir lives I t wat a •heology that believed in and envured the ■tractive of fa r play among*! a ll eooct -oed There was «eenrqueetli no «cop^ fo r bypocrtay •tr t/eai h« ry It »as a -e lis ion wh ch encoutage'd (▼sped fo r the n c*t man and lo \ t | ty parti ru la r l) to tho»d of your own kind

We note also that in addition to t» ti^ns rendental. Black rciutm n had an e*chatoi«gical dimension a» well T h r esample* Ancestor wor ship again The 01.«ck rtltgMMt was not IgnoijiBt o f. th« concept and sp iritua l im p ln .it death Tlte Blaek mum d id ro t h a w to be peraoaded into believing in an i.fte r life and the ideas of salvation lie be|»e»ed m a Cod which was alt losinc and a ll caring And be belie»', d in the ab ilitv o f h i, ance%tora to either intercede for him or ta pl*“a«l fo r paidon on his behalf i f be perfoim ed v me vhameful This implieso f course, that hi» God could br pleased as well as anaetrd

Me believetl m rewards fM a has God via htv anc.htm » and in pumshmc'.t via same It ooet W«H. m iwrver that be Prlirsred ineternal d am nation fi»r irreparable '’ moral damagea To th«-m ith * Black p- 'p i c a Cod as harsh as to condem n a man to tn-rpeiual weep me and gnashing of te e th " Just did not e tis t They knew that godh pum *tm «nt could be •e»'cre Hut it w«« m onceivahle th^t the ir God could ever make m w I pur.iO»ir*nt everUsting T heir Cod was a good God

The belief n a Cod o f ev il and esil sptnta had nothtiwi to do » i h peim^iu-n* damnat.on A fte r a ll how eou'4 a jood God send anione to a g»ot o f e t iP It just did not m ^kr sense Th,- cod of e\ i| was •'ecesvary to esplam the evil» which pfesentrtf ti^m selves as a c^ns'ant threat *o the ev'entia !v good nature o f man Since the Black m m «elieved m the esicntaal c<««Mtnc\« of h«« natnr# as man he strove to pndect this «walit* esen i f he had to be ha rah

He knew that the roodne»* o f his nature he «towed on h<* hum»n*tv a «peeific dignity, interference w ith which was *lmo*t aaenlegioua. fo r th«« dign ity proceed led u ltim ate!* from God Thus when a man w u stripped o f h * Cod r<ven d gnitv. he was alw*os! on par w ith the heists o f the forests Only b it reasonire e tn a n t» , the® aaved him from complete identification

Collection Number: AD1719

State v S Cooper and 8 others.

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