Apartheid Collection (page 3)

Harold Macmillans Speech to the South African Parliament, 1
Photograph of Harold Macmillan (1894-1986) (standing at top) delivering a speech to the South African Parliament, 3rd February 1960

National party, Government of South Africa. Prime Minister Magnus Malan seated centre(1948)

South African Mining Conditions
Miners stand by two mine cars on their track at one of the De Beers mines, Kimberley, South Africa, early 20th Century. (Photo by FPG/Getty IMages)

Africa, Gauteng, South Africa, Johannesburg, Soweto township, Hector Pietersen Monument and museum

Sign on a car in Cape Town during riots that followed the Soweto uprising against the apartheid system, 1976
SOUTH AFRICA: RIOTS, 1976. Sign on a car in Cape Town during riots that followed the Soweto uprising against the apartheid system, 1976

coventry, anti, apartheid, demo

anti, apartheid, demonstrators

Constitution Hill, former Apartheid prison, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, Africa

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Apartheid, a dark chapter in history that sparked global outrage and resistance. In the heart of Oxford, passionate activists took to the streets for an anti-apartheid demonstration, their voices echoing through the city's historic walls. The fight against racial segregation reached even Lord's Cricket Ground, where protesters gathered to condemn South Africa's discriminatory policies. The opposition intensified as protestors rallied against Lions playing South Africa, refusing to let sports be tainted by apartheid. Members of Parliament joined forces in a powerful display of solidarity during an anti-apartheid demo, united in their determination to bring justice and equality. The movement gained momentum with a Shell petrol boycott that aimed to hit the regime where it hurt - its economic power. Meanwhile, compassionate individuals collected funds for South African rail workers on strike, showing unwavering support for those affected by apartheid's oppressive grip. London streets transformed into platforms of dissent as placards condemning South African Prime Ministers adorned every corner. At annual general meetings and union events like NUJ, influential leaders such as Mike Terry and Allan Boesak passionately spoke out against apartheid's injustices. Anti-apartheid demonstrators filled the streets with chants demanding change while prominent figures like Jeremy Corbyn and Tony Banks lent their voices at demonstrations across the country. Their presence symbolized unity in fighting this abhorrent system that deprived millions of basic human rights. One defining moment came with Nelson Mandela Freedom March when thousands marched together towards liberation from apartheid's chains. This iconic event marked hope amidst adversity and showcased humanity's resilience against oppression. Apartheid may have cast a long shadow over history but these images capture moments when people stood up against injustice - reminding us all that collective action can dismantle even the most entrenched systems of discrimination.