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Rev. Tshabangu, )
28th February ,/^*.
Mr. Fine B.L.Mb1 tsini,C /0 “Savoy Theatre",P.O.Box 132,BARBERTON.
Dear Mr. Msitsini,
Biclosed herewith, please find your Membership card and I thank you for having flaixied&he Congress.
What you can do for the Congress is to get your friends who are willing to pay the half-a-crown, get their names and addresses and i f you can get 20 or 25 members send the money down as a Postal Order and we shall send you the membership cards and arrange for a branch being formed for Barberton with officers to run the work and help up the organisation.
When you aave organised toe iranco, we snail return 6d. out of every oalf-a-crown membersoij^ee as the soare of toe brancn; 1 /- will go to the Provincial funds and the other shilling to the African National Congress funds.
I hope to hear from you later.
It in not easy to write to every individual man; but it is better for a man like y~>u to be an organiser or an agent of Congress in the area.
With best regards,
Yours sincerely,
PRJsSI Jx:NT- GjLNitRAL. and QSMCLR AOilNIS)- TIE TRAKSVAAL pROVTNCL 0? AF I CAN m T ^ A L ^ O ^ R ^ — TOR-T!!---------
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Rev. Tshabangu, )
T 28th February, / ? { / * •Rev. J . A .C a la ta ,
S e c r e ta ry- Gen e r a l ,
A frican National Congress,
P .O .C r a d o c k .C .P .
My dear Rev. Calata,
I am p leased that y^u agreed to serve at least for
t!ie time being.
As v-'u w ill remember in our conversation when we * wprt to Eva ton you made a remark that i s pregnant wito Z la t.ln g li? thStyy“u said you did not !rrow .hetner ourAfrican people fu lly re a lise d the meaning of that l i t t l e
word - lo yalty . That is why we are not very keen to
make any draa&fce changes in your p o s it io n . I f and wher_
we can Ket certain men tried and proved a v a i la b le , we sh a ll toen consider toe change wl\o reluctance.
1 am keenly in te re ste d in organisation and I feel
that Congress should leave no stone unturned to get toe
- gospel of Congresr accepted by our people.
I am sure you must, hp.ve received the wesrape of
Dr. Bokwe's to the effect that the Araanqukwebe have
accepted Congress as their 'Tational Movement, r r’rl I am
hopfeng that a fte r ia ster f e s t iv it ie s Rev. Skomolo could
give us his org^nlsational plan for the Caoe and we Bfcawi
should be able from National funds to vote a reasonable
amount to i n i t i a t e a real systematic organisation of the
Cape Province into Congress.
Who siiould I take in into the National Executive
from toe jape besides Matthews and Godlo? 1 nad been
toinKing about toe names of Drs. Bokwe and Uolema and
Mr. S e s e d l ; but 1 do not want to api-ear to pack up
Congresr wito p ro fesr io n s . Would Sesedi feel hurt, i f not appointed? and would Molema be any better subBtl t3 on
I wonder who is l ik e ly to retain their p e o p le 's in terest
and to use them as a wedge when we o rganising 0r% qua land
West and Bechuanaland.
I doubt whether one o f them w ill do a great deal
u n le ss pushed.
I was thinking of Dr. Setlogelo for the Free State
and keeping Lepo lisa as Deputy Speaker and 0 . F. S. Organiser for the time
beLng.
Natal members I propose to leave out u n t i l aftei^thei
meeting in A pril as suggested by Rev.Mtimkulu and they soall have settled
toeir relation wito toe National .
I would be glad to hear from you about my suggestion
on the Executive by return post.
Yours very s in cerely .
pnESI DEST-GF’TRALg.
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Rev. J .A .Calat^ , )P.O.CradocLc, G .P .)
8ti M&rci, J ? y 4<
Jear iilr,
1 want you to join toe African National Congress
and get your ticket from me so that you and otiers should form a Committee that will organise a National
Congress branch in your area.
The freedom of the African people from oppression
and disabilities w il1 depend upon all men and women doing their part by organising our people into a str-ng organisation for wV ch and through which * • may speak.
I am also urging the organisation of the women into
the African Women’ s League of the Congress. Without the women we canhOlr-go—f«** and I am, therefore, csl ng
Rev. Tshabangu, ) up0n certain ladies to join the Congress ana *orm
African Women's League.
vVlto best re£ards,
Tours sincerely,
P REST D?ym-ffE?KRAI,.
AB*/pd.Mr. Alfred Kule.
P .S . I am requesting Mr. Tshsbala to convene a meeting of the group.
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Rev. Calata, ) P .O .Crpdock ,C .P .)
Rev. Tshabangu, )
I want you to Join the African National Congress and get your ticket fnra me so that you’ and others snould from a Committee that will organise a National Congress branch in your area.
Toe freedom of the African people from oppression and disabilities will depend upon all men and women doing their part by organising our p«eple into a strong organisation for wnich and through wnich we may speak.
I am also urging toe organisation of the women intothe African Women*s League of the Congress. JlJihout the women we cannot go far and I am, toerefore, cabling uponcertain ladies to join the Congress and fora the African
Women’ s League.
With best regards,
Yours sincerely,
PRESI DEN T- GMIRAL.
ABX/pd.
Mr. ^pfcraim teonese.
P. S. I am requesting Mr, Tshabalala to convene a meetingof the group.
Dear Madam,8th March, 4.
I want you to j^ln the African Women’ s League of th*» African National Congress and pet your ticket from me so thet you and others should form a
Committee that will organise sn African Women’ s League of the African National Congress In your
area.
Rev. J . A.Calata, ) P.O.Cradocic ,C .P .)
Rev. Tshabangu, )
The freedom of the African people from oppi ssion and disabilities will depend upon all men and women doing toeir part by organising our people into a strong organisation for waich and torough
which we may speak.
My wife and I request you to organise the
women so that they can play their part for the abolition of Pass Laws, for better education and feeding of African children, for better wages and houses for African peonle so that we also can develop good family life like other races.
I f you agree give Mr. Madun* your 2/ 6d and he will bring you a ticket and instructions for organising others.
Later Mrs. Xuma and I will vist the area to set up your branch and also for the enrolment of your members.
Yours sincerely, ;
P RESI DEN T- GEN ERAL.
ABX/pd.Mrs. Kruilkop.
P. S. 1 am requesting *ir. Tsoabalala to convene a meeting of the group.
\
Rev.J.A .Calata, ) P .O.Cradock,C .P.)
Rev. Tsi&bangu,
Dear Madam,
I want you to join the African Women's League of the African National Congress *nd get your ticket from me so that you and others should form a Committee that will organise an African Women's League of the the African National Congress in your area.
The freedom of the African people from oppression and disabilities will depend upon all men and women cb ing tnelr part by organising our people Into a strong organisation for wnico and througn wiicn we may speak.
) My wife and I request you to organise the women
so that they can play their part for the abolition of Pass Lars, for better education and feeding of African children, for better wages md hiupsp for African people so that we also can develop good family life like other races.
I f you agree give Mr. M^duna your 2/6d and he will bring you a ticket and instructions for organisingo there.
Later Mrs. luma and I will visit the area to set up your branch and also for the enrolment of your members.
Yours sincerely,
ABX/pd. Mrs. Kry.
REST IF.N T- G!?:F®AI .
P. S. I am requesting Mr. Tshabalala to canvene a meetingof the group.
Rev.J. A.Calata, ) P .O.Cradock,O .P.)
Rev. Tshabangu, )
I T,ant you to 1oln the African Wosen's League of the African National '■'■■mgresB and get your ticket from me bo that you and others should form a Committee that will organise a African Women’ s Eeague
of the National Congress in your area.
The freedom of the African people from oppression and disabilities will depend upon all men and women
doing their pprt by organising our people i n o a strong organisation for which and throu*h which we
may speak.
My wife and 1 request you to organise the women so that tney can play toeir part for the abolition
of Pass Laws, for better education and feeding of
African children, for better wages and houses for
African people so that we also enn develop good
family life like other races.
I f you agree give Mr. Madunn y~>ur 2/6d and he will bring you a ticket and instructions for organi
sing others.
Later Mrs. Xuma and I will visit the area to set tfcjour branch and also for the enrolment of your
aaefebers.
Yours sincerely,
1' Rii£l Difc T- G&N i.RAL.
ABX/pd,
Mrs. Maphlke.
P. S. I am requesting Mr. Tshabalala to convene a meeting of the group.
I want you to join the African Women's League of the African National Congress and get your ticket fro® me so that you and others should form a Committee that will orgnise a M rlcan Women’ s League National Congress branch ^ln your area.
The freedom of the African people from oppression Rev. J . A.Calata, ) and disabilities will depend upon all men and Women P.O.Cradock,C.P. ) doing tieir part by organising our people into a strong
organisation for woich and through wnich we may speak.I
My wife and I request you to organise the women
Rev. Tshabangu ) 80 they c*n Play their part for the abolition of’ Pass Laws, for better education and feeding of African
children, for better wages and houses for African people so that we also can develop good family life like other races.
I f you agree give Mr. Maduna your 2/6d and he will bring you a ticket and instructions for organising others.
Later Mrs. Xuma and 1 will visit the area to set jthe area to set up your branch and also for the enrolment of your members.
Yours sincerely,
P RESI DLN T- GEN IRAL.
ABX/ pd.
Mrs. Macabatsha.
P .S . I am requesting Mr. Tshabalala to convene a meeting of the group.
Rev. J . A.Calata, )P.O.Crpdock,C .P.)
Rev. Tshabangu, )
I want you to join the African National Congress and get your ticket from me so that you and others should form a Committee that will organise a National Congress branch in your area.
Ihe freedom of the African people from oppression and disabilities will depend upon all men and women doing
their part by organising our people into a strong organisation for which and through which we may spepk.
I am also urging the organisation tfc* of the women
inti t*1* African Women's League of the Congress. Without the women we cannot go far and I am, therefor*, ca l ’lng upoi^bertain ladies to join the Congress and fttva the African Women's League,
With best regards.
Yours sincerely,
P RJbSl DEN T- GLN &RAL.
ABJ/pd.
Rev. Koza,
P .O . I am eequesting Mr. Tsaabala to convene a meeting of toe group.
? ? S :S r £ a $ S i? 4 ? f .
Rev. Tshabangu,
I want you to join the African National Congress and get your ticket from me so t'~at you and others should fo«a a Committee that will organise a National Congress branch in your area.
The freedom of the African people from oppression anddisabilities will depend upon all men and women doing thelpart by organising our people into a strong organisation for which and tarougn wrticn we may speak.
I am also urging the organisation of the wo»en into
toe African Women’ s League of the Congress. Without the
womfn we cannot go far and I am, therefore, calling upon certain ladies to join the Congress end form the African Women’ s League.
With best regprds,
Yours sincerely,
i RiSl T- GLN LRAL.
ABX/pd.
Rev. Bottoman.
P .S . I am requesting Mr. Tshabalala to convene a meeting of the group.
Rev,P.O.
Rev,
J • A. Galata, ) Cradocra,C.F.)
Tshabangu, )
Dear Sir,
I want you to join the African National Congress and get your,ticket from me so that you and others should fora a Committee that will organise a National CQngress branch in your area.
The freedom of the African people from oppression and dieabllitieswfcll depend upon all men and women doing their part by organising our people Into a strong organisation & or which and through whicn we may speak.
■* -• . • Ax.r i * \1 am also urging the organisation of the women into
tie African •omen* s League of tie Congress. Without
the women we cannot go far and I am, therefore, calling upon certain ladies to join the Congress and form the
African Women’ s League.
With best regards,
Yours sincerely,
P RESI DEN T- Gen e r a l .
ABX/pd.Mr. P.M. Zuma.
P»S. I am requesting Mr. Tshabalala to convene a meeting of the group.
I want you to join the African National Congress and get your ticket from me b o that you and others should form a Committee that will organise a National Congress branch In your area.
Rev. Tp'oabangu, )
With best regards,
Yours sincerely,
PRESI DEN T- GENERAL.
ABX/pd.
Mr. Ismail Tshabalala.
P .S . I am requesting J'r. Tshabalala to convene a meeting of the group.
The freedom of the African people from oppression and disabilities will depend upon all men and women doing thei part by organising our people Into a strong organisationfor which and through which we may speak.
1 am also urging the organisation of the women intotne African Women's League of the “ ongress. Without the
women we cannot go far and I am, therefore, calling upon
certain ladies to join toe Congress and form the African Wo m b ' s League.
Dear Sir,9 *»
I »ant you to join the African National Congress and get your ticket from me so that you an</others should
forra a Committee that will organise a National Congress branch in your area.
The fredom of the African people from oppression and
disabilities will depend upon all men and women doing
their part by organising our people into a strong organisation for which and through which we may speak.
I am also urging the orgsnl eati nn of the women intothe Afriran Women’ s League tff the Congress. Without the
Rev Tshftbnn^} \ wom<?n cannot go far and I am, therefore, calling upon Hev. TsnabRngu, ) certaln ladies t0 Joln the Congr„ p and form * frlcan
Women’ s League.
With best regards,
Yours sincerely.
.1 RESI JENT-GENERAL.
ABJ/pd.Rev. Kgolong.
P. S. I am requesting Mr. Tshabalala to convene a meeting of the group.
Rev.J.A .Calata, ) P .O .Cradock,C .P .)
I want you to join the African National Congress and get your ticket from me so that you and others should form a Committee that will organise a National Congress branch in your area.
The freedom of tie African people from oppression and disabilities will depend fippn all men and women doing their part by organising our people into a strong organi-
Rev.J.A .Calata, ) sation for which and through which we may speak.
P.O.Cradock,C»P.)I am also urging the organisation of the women into
the African Women's League of the Congresr. Without the women we cannot go far and I am, therefore, falling upon
Rev. Tshabangu, ) certain ladies to join the Congress and form the AfricanWomen's League.
With best regards.
Yours sincerely,
P RESI DEN T- GEN 2RAL.
ABX/pd.
R*v. liafike.P. S. I am requesting Mr. Tshabala to convene a meeting
of the group.
A t y . 1/
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P. 0. BOX 3193,
' f] Jfor* ' -/ ’ JOHANNESBURG.
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11th March, 1944.
Dear Friend,
The People's Food Council has been in existence for five months.I should like to take this opportunity of bringing to your notice what it has done in this short time. First, it has established, directly or indirectly, a number of
F O O D C L U B S
which have enabled more than 500 families of all races by co-operative effort to obtain vegetables at about half the ordinary retail prices. These are not charitable organisations, but clubs which are fostering united action on the part of housewives. The clubs are situated in Ophirton (2), Fordsburg (2), Jeppe, Vrededarp, La Rochelle, Noordgesig and Alexandra Township,(2 ). Any members of your organisation who live in these areas, are invited to join. If you would like to form clubs in other areas, we shall be delighted to give you the benefit of our experience.
In addition, the Food Council co-operated with other organisations, such as the National Council of Women, to convene an
ALL-DAY CONFERENCE
when for the first time, Johannesburg citizens met the Controllers face to face, and asked some very pointed questions about the present food muddle. This conference resulted in increased interest in the food situation, which is the causj of the Minister of Agriculture calling for comments from the public on the Egg Control Board which is being formed.
The Food Council has also, during this period, placed itself on a firm basis by electing an enthusiastic and energetic Executive Committee and passing its Constitution, a copy of which is enclosed.
We are proud of our achievements, but are also conscious of the tasks which lie ahead of us. Briefly they are
1. To form food clubs in every working class suburb*of Johannesburg.
2. To persuade the Municipal Council to carry out its premise to open suburban markets.
3. To persuade the Government to form a Ministry of Food to watch the interests of consumers.
BUT WE CANNOT DO THESE NECESSARY TASKS WITHOUT YOUR HELP1.
Therefore appoint your two delegates and send us their addresses immediately in time for the next meeting.
WE NEED MONEY in order to hold meetings, etc., to mobilize public opinion - so send your affiliation fee along NOW and please try to make it more than the very small sum (10/6) laid down in the Constitution.
The Food Council already has the support of a number of Trade Unions, Women's Organisations, etc. It invites your to throw in your weight in tnis struggle, to put food within the reach of every family.
0
Yours sincerely,
, E. WOLKIN.HON. SECRETARY.
A mass meeting on the function of Control Boards will be held soon. WATCH THE PRESS FOR A±'i ANNOUNCEMENT. -
M X ' <74o?>/'S<*.
r1 C P. 0» BOX \l Q O d tPIETER SBTTRG 13 TH MARCH 1944
DR A. B. XUMAPRESIDENT GENERALSOUTH APRICAIT NATIONAL CONGRESSROSENBERG ARCADE58 MARKET STREETJOHANNESBURG
I have convened the local leaders meeting
as requested by you. Sir, when you were here In Town last „ The
leaders have resolved to form themselves into a committee to
organise the Congress in the Morth . Kindly send 50 tickets to
begin with and also the constitution of the Ccngccss a
I have the honour to be ,
Sir,
Your obedient servant
/fgv. <-?« llllr
P.O. Box 436, OAFii TOWN.
13/3/44
Dr A>B.Xuma,President: African National Congress,
Greetings:
In accordance with the resolution passed at the last National Conference of the African National Congress, the ,.estem Province Regional Committee took the initiative in forming f 1 Anti-pass Committee at 3ape Town. This An ui-Fas^ ^ommitt~~ formed by merging the afore-mentione: Committee with the ^xecutive Committee of the Western Province Jo.in'u vri ilance Association.The news that you had agreed to be Trustee to the Anti-Pass Oommittee was welcomed with great j®y, and in fact, added a ires., impetus to the Campaign down here.
The *»nti-Pass Committee has held several Public Meetings all over the Peninsula (Kensington, Langa, Retreat, phillippi and even unto Stellenbosch). .Ye have now booked and paid for tue Citv Hall (Girand Hall) for a Monster Phblio Protest meeting on ohe 1st Ar»ril, Saturday afternoon 2 to 5. We xiave sent special . invitations to all our Representatives m Parliament (including tnp Senators) to all the 3hurch.es through tne Ministers, to &11_ Trades Unions’ and Progressive Bodies to send Official Representative^
" It is the General desire of Committee and tie peoplegenerally, that you should come down reside over this .important meeting, But the Committee has fel$ that this should be left at your discretion whether ®T net fau would be able, W
" Uli I am now putting this to you, and hope to hear foimyou as soon as possible, so thfct |e can publish details of tm s
meeting in good time.
I am, Sir,Youxs. ffate rnally,
Jeilicoe Ntshona (oecretary: Anti-Pass Jttee.)
( »> •. . ry C. ~£- 7* *-
ANTI - PASS COMMITTEJ
P. 0. Box 5569 Johannesburg
14th. March, 1944.
Dear Friend,
The Anr,i-Pass Committee which was set up as a result of an Anti-Pass Conference held at Johannesburg in November last year, appeals to all organisations of the African people to rally around the Anti-Pass Committee and to fight with us for the first objective in our struggle for democratic rights: the abolition of the despicable pass laws in 194 4. We have already begun to organise anti-pass committees all over the Transvaal and have held numerous meetings.The response from the people is tremendous. Thousands are flocking to our meetings and the enthusiasm which we encounter everywhere, knows no bounds. We are convinced that the people in your area are also eager to participate in this greatest campaign the African people have ever carried out.
We have drawn up a plan of work and activities which we give further down.
The African National CongressSup.oorts Anti-Pass Campaign.
The following, resolution was passed at the annual conf ‘jnce of the African National Congress held at Bloemfontein in Dece.muer last year: -
••That this conference of the African National Congress views with much concern the growin police raids for passes and realises that the Pass Laws are not only making criminals of the Africans but that they also keep the wages of the pass bearers at a l»w level and prevent recognition of African trade unions'. The Conference therefore pledges itself to f ight ’.gainst these obnoxious laws . . . and thus_____gives full recognition under its banner to the Anti - PassCommittee begun in Johannesburg in November last . . . _and___urges all local branches to cooperate with the central anti
pass committee in establishing local anti-pass committees to______culminate in a National Anti-Pass Conference during Easter
1944.The President - General
Pledges Active Support.
Dr. A.B.Xuma has become a patron of the Anti-Pass Committee and has kindly consented to preside over the National Anti- Pass Conference to be held on 20 - 21st. May 1944 at Johannesburg.
The Committee's Plan.
The committee has decided on the first steps in the campaign for the abolition of passes - the badge of slavery. The purpose of these steps is to make the country anti-pass conscious as well ' to organise the peoolt for the campaign.
The following is the plan:
1) District Anti-pass Conferences,2) formation cf local Anti-Pass Committees.3) Petition Perms.4) .badges.5) Collection Lists.6) National Conference.
1) ; -tricJ_ Anxj.-Pa.S3 Conference.Aim: - to mobilise^and bring to
gether all Tganisations e.g. Congress branches, political bodies, trt.dc uni on 3 , church, cultural and sporting organisations in the district for *he purpose of'conducting the anti-pass campaign through the formation of a District Anti-Pass Committee.How to call1 a District Conference: - Contact some of the important or~aniFat ; oi.s”"i cntioncd 'above and under the joint auspices call a District Ccef* rer ee L"1 a suitable hall as soon as possible.The_+ as V s ol the D?sj . lot Conference: - Get a district anti-pass committee .cted. i’iii. committee will have to arrange for public meetings in all African areas and locations and all factories where there are African workers. Local anti-pass committees must be establish.! p these places. The District Committee must see to it that ;,h;se Ir.cal co mittens carry out their work properly.
The District Conference must also
elect dolegr,;es for the National Conference and collect for their expenses.
Whereever possible, the DistrictCoaimil l,es vher.M organise a special women’ s committee whose task it would be f ir ‘'''ly to awaken the women of the area into active supporters of the /nr,i--Pac'i Carspaxgn and secondly, to organise functions for funds, and t j popularise che aims of the campaign. These women cotuai iitees j'ncyJd . attempts. to establish local women committees in thei;; districts as spell.
The participation of the women isof utmost importance. The militancy and endurance of women often has helped a eav~e be , ictpriou's.- Women also have proved that they arc e t." f.' ~ht i. r ';heir o.m rights. When- the. Government wanted to ii,-.-reduce pas -.es for tY _ women in the O .F .S . some years back, it had to give up this plan because of the fight the women put up. And as far back as 19,.9. the women took an active part in the struggle against, the, pa- s. Therefore, we would like to stress once more hew important it ' 3 to rally the active support and participation of women f>r our wor\hv cause.
?.) The local! Apt5 -Pas Committee .Local anti-pass committees should
be formed in the locations and all African areas as well as in factories. 7 is local anti-pass committees must (a) arrange for the petition fc ns :o be signed by every man and woman in the area. When these forms a ’e filled in they must be handed back to the secretary, District Committee ».-ho in turn will forward, them to us. (b) sell badges at one eenv • each, (c) collect funds for the central committee as well as fox the expenses of the delegates from the area to the National Conference, (dj distribute literature and leaflets which the ft'.ncval Committee shall- send from time to time, (e) hold mass meetings to explain the anti-pass campaign to the people, (f) elcct, whereevcr possible, local delegates to the National Conference.
3) Petitf.or - -rms red <!) Badges.We are posting to you both the
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