First anniversary of the state of emergency in South Africa

Title

First anniversary of the state of emergency in South Africa

Genre

News report; Speech; Music

TX Date

13 Jun 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:02:48

Description

Report on the first anniversary of the state of emergency in South Africa. A cathedral congregation (black and white) brings flowers, and a choir sings a political song. Excerpts from speeches by Frank Makes(?) of the Congress of South African Trade Unions, and persecuted Catholic priest Smagaliso Mkatshwa. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Frank Mankes(?); Smangaliso Mkatshwa

Keywords

South Africa; Political protests; Apartheid; Vocal music; Peaceful protest; Civil emergencies; Anniversaries; COSATU

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