Minutes of the 2nd General Student's Council ofthe South African Students Organisation held atAlan Taylor Residence, Wentworth, on 4th to l0thJuly, l97l

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Minutes of the 2nd General Student's Council of the South AfricanStudents Organisation held at Alan Taylor Residence, Wentworth, on4th to l0th July, l97l

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Date 1971-07-10

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SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS'

SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS'2ND GENERAL STUDENTS"COUNCILlAlJUTS-OMP THES 2. mGsa HELD4-10 JULYj 1971.UNIVERSITY OF' NATAL, BLACK SECTION, ALAN TAYLORRESIDENCE,WENTWORTH, DURBAN.ORGANISATION

(i)EXECUTIVE COMMIVITTEE 1970/71PresidentVice-President (National) Vice-President (International) .Ass. General SecretaryREGIONAL DIRECTORS:Eastern Cape Transvaal and O.F.S. NatalDEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS:Barney Pity Lindelwe Mabandla Charles Sibisi Vuy. Mashalaba (Miss)Perry Mothlabane Pry Moshidi Uncedisi JekwaPublications Education Cultural Affairs Field Work Intervarsity Sports Secretary(Full-time)Steve Bik.4 Chappie Palweni Job Mathunyane Frank Hlangwane Olaf BaloyiJosephine Mjwara.

(ii)CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTSDELEGATES:University of Zululand 9Lutheran Theological College 3University of Natal - Black Section 14University of the North 6St Peter's Seminary 2Reef Saso Branch 3University of the Western Cape 3University of Fort Hare 9Federal Theological Seminary 1OBSERVERS:Inanda SeminaryUniversity of Durb-n-WestvilleGATCED

AICA Youth MovementAICAAfrican Student MovementS.S.A.

CONTENTS: PAGE1. MXECUTIVE C011.ITTEE -1970/71 .......... (i)2. DELEGATES AND OBSERVERS'............... (ii)3. AGENDA ..................................4. MESSAGES .............................. 4RESOLUTIONS:5. PROCEDURE . .... .............. .............. 46. STANDING RULES AND AMENFIENTS .......... 47. PRESIDENTIAL REPORT .......... ........ 68. PORTFOLIOS ON EXECUTIVE ............... 79. CENTRE REPORTS .........................10. COlmmISSIONS ............................. 11-29Community Development ............ .11Policy-Manifesto ..................... .11Internal Relations ..............13External Relations .............. 14Declaration of Student Rights 19Theology ................. 20Cultural Affair'. ...................22Education ........ .............2411. CONSTITUTION .................. 2912. ADVISORY PANEL........................... 3213. FINANCE................................. 32* 14. GENERAL . ............. 33'15. ELECTIONS .................... ......... 3416. NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COQfIITTEE 71/72 3517. CLOSURE .............................35

MINUTES OF THE 2ND GENERAL STUDENTS' COUNCIL OF THESOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS' ORGANISATION'.HELD AT: Klan Taylor Residence, Wentworth.ON:4th- lOth:iiy, 10.Swnd&v 4th July.A,G.E N D..Alst. GSC SittingiCi) Short opening remarks by President(ii) Procedural motions:-.-a) Centre round-up, check on payment of affiliation fees. .. b) Admission ofnew centreo/. .branches. Ratification by GSC of centres. that were accepted by Executive.

6) Reading -of 'standing rules bf debate.2nd GSC sitting:(i) Consideration'of Presidential Report.(ii) Consideration of Executive Reports.OPENING ADDRESS- Hon. C.M.C. Ndamse COCKTAIL PARTY.Monday.5th July.3t GSC Sitting:Ceitre Reports:a University of the North, St Peter's Seminary o Transvaal College of Educationd Reesee Comment by Transvaal Director* St Bede's College (NOT REPRESENTED) g) Federal TheologicalSeminary.4th GSC Sitting: Centre Reports:h). Fort Hare i) Bellville j'. University of Zululand k Lutheran TheologicalCollege 1) University of Durban-Westville, (NOTREPRESENTED)m),. Springfield College of Education (NOT" REPRESENTED),n) University of Natal, BlackSectin.2/TUESDAY ,'...

- 2 -Tuesday 6th July, -1971COmmission sittings Relations:InternalChairmanAss.- ExternalChairmanAss.- H. Nengwekhulu- H. Isaacs- G. Abram- W. KhuzwayoCcmmunity DevelopmentChairman - A. Mokoape Ass - A. MokoenaWednesday 7th July." Speakers:5th GSC Sitting1. Charter of student rights2. SASO Policy Manifesto3. Position of SA. black high schools--oOo-Commission Sittings:Black TheologyChairman - S. Ntwasa Ass. - R. PhillipCultural Activities:

Chairman - S. MoodleyAss. - J. MathunyaneEducation:Chairman - T. SonoAss. - C. Palweni6th GSC Sitting:A. i) Reports from Commissions:RelationsCommunity Developmentii) Black Organisationsiii) Student Organisations,iv) Commonwealth Students' Org.v) Pan African Students' Org.vi) Overseas national unionsB.B. Projects - national & local-S Y M P 0 S I U MSeperate Develophent - the Black view-pointMr Adam Small Dr H.P. Bala Mr Mewa Ramgobin Mr Harry Nengwekhulu-3/Thursday......(Absent)

-3-Thursday Commission Sittings:Structures:Chairman - B. Pityana Ass. - J. Modisane & V. SoniFinance; . Chairman - S. Biko Ass. - D. Lenamile7th GSC Sitting: Report from Commissions:Education:Black Universities-staff situation-staff/student relations. Permanent commission .Training Colleges BlackTneology:As a course in Seminaries Religious instruction in schools Independant churchesvs ".orthodox" churches Cultural Activities:Black Poetry and DramaBEST SPEAKERS' DEBATE--o00-Priday 9th July, 1971 8th & 9th GSC Sittings:Constitutional Amendments SYMPOSIUMBlack Theology:Speakers: R. PhillipRqv P.S. Mkhatshwa B.S. BikoC. Mzoneli--o~o-Saturday 10th July, 1971. 10th GSC Sitting:General Resolutionsllth GSCSitting:ElectionsMopping up

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4MESSAGES:i).World University Sorvice,ii) lPationa. Union of Kenya Students,iii) Lesotho University Students' Association,iv) Swaziland Students' Union,v National Union of Students of the United Kingdom,vi Chief Gatsha Buthelezi.PROCEDURAL RESOLUTIONS:regardi1/71. THAT THIS GSC acqepts the reasons given by the centres to the non-payment of affiliation fees and urges suchcentres to pay by the'lst of September, 1971.iafungo UNAN.Abram2/71: THAT THIS GSC ratifies the acceptance by the Executive of affiliationsfrom:University of Zululand (Unizul)Transvaal College of Education (T.C.E.)University of Fort HareFederal Theological Seminary (branch)Reef Saso Local Branch (REESO)University of the Western Cape (branch)Biko .....Moshidi UAN.3/71: THAT THIS GSC accepts the application for membership as a branch fromthe Lutheran Theological College.Ntwasa UNAN.NengwekhuluSTANDING RULES FOR THE CONDUCT FOR SASO GSC MEETINGS4/7i: THAT THIS GSC amends Section 2.2, of the Standing Rules to read:"The President and/or the Executive".Nengvekhulu 'Ntwasa5/71: THAT THIS GSC resolves that in all relevant clauses the term 'sitting' besubstituted for 'meeting."Biko.Moshidi6/71: THAT THIS GSC resolves that Section 5.2. of the Standing Rules shouldread:. should thd Council not be quorate, thePresident may adjourn the. sitting for not longerthan 48 hours at which time the Council shall

-5considered qUorate."Nengwekhulu -NA1.Ntwasa7/71: THAT THIS GSC deletes Section 8.2. of the- Standing Rulesand acoepts Section 8.11.SMoshidi WITHIRAWNMashalaba8Tl: THAT THIS GSC resolves that Section 9.4.of the StandingRules should be ltered to read:.,"Any resolution which has been passed at any.previous sitting automatically falls awesy.." when and if a resolution passed at a latersitting contradicts, modifies or supplementsits contents."Ntwasa UNAN.Nengwekhulu9/71: THAT THIS GSC resolves that Section 7 of the StandingRules should read:"7.1 Observers from affiliat~d centres chalbe regarded as alternate delegates anu havethe right to speak and move motions,7.2 Alternate delegates shall hurze no voteexcept where they replace delegates,7.3. With the permiesion of the council any otherobservers not designated in 7,1 may speakbut may not ote."Biko UNAN,Hlangwane10/71: THAT THIS GSC alters Section 24. 2 of Ftandi ng Rules toread:*"Once the Chairman'has accepted closure, beshall compile a list of all the people wishingto speak. on a motion in the order in which they indicated.,, Once closure hasbeen put to the vote and accepted, no further nemesmay be added to the list.BikeMoshidi UNAN.11/71:. THAT THIS GSC resolyes to incorporate Section 27 intoSection 23 of the Standing Rules.Mashalaba * AMoshidi.6127:.

7: THAT THIS GSC resolves to amend Section 18.1 of theStanding Rules as follows:.

(f). Any member may at any stage challenge theOhairman's interpretation of Standing Rules;(g): If the Chairman maintains his interpretation,he shall hand over the chair to the Vica-..President or any other member of the Executiveand defend his interpretation;(h) After a reply from the challenger the matterwill be put to a vote without further debate.BikoMoshidi UNAN.THAT THIS GSC adopts the. Standing Rules presented'by thePresidential commission, as amended.Moshidi"Ma'halaba UNAN.PRESIDENTIAL REFORT:14/71: THAT THIS GSC do now resolves 'tself into the committeeof the whole.Mabane UNANSonoHouse is cleared of Qbzgn.ard andmembers of the Press for consideration olf the Presidential Report.)15/71: THAT THIS GSC do now ;esolves itself out of the cmmitteeof the whole.... BikoNengwekhulu Against:'4For :18Abst. : 316/71: THAT THIS GSC deletes the whole of page 13 of the Presidential Reportexcept for the last two paragraphs and -urgesthe President to apologise formally to the centreconcerned.IBiko* Moshidi Against: 8For : 16*Abst. : 717/71: THAT THIS GSC expressed'its deepest appreciation for thePresident's efficient execution of his duties and his unlimited commitment to thecause of SASO and all itstands for..Mabane CARRIED NBC" CON.okoap7/VCR....

-7-VICE-PRESIDE'\T INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS:.18/71: THAT THIS GSC after listening carefully to the report oninternational relations congratulates the V.P.I.R. for

his inspiring report.Moshidi"Mashalaba CARRIED NEM CONDIRECTOR OF EDUCATION:19/71: THAT THIS GSC appreciates the efforts of the Director ogEducation in making real the aspirations of the blackpeople regarding their-educational needs.MokoapeYMtulu CARRIED NEM CON20/71: THAT TFIS C tr onl- censures the Conference OrganiserPor having allowed Whites into the Opening Cocktain Party.Seseane Against : 15Mokoena DEFEATED For : 12..Abet. .6.NON-PARTICIPATION RECORDED"I am not participating in this whole issue because' I feel that theissue is quiteconfused and needsto be reviewed and redefined*."R.H. Nengwekhulu (REESO)21/71: THAT THIS GSC reviews the resolution 20/71 on the cocktail party.Modiba Against 16Seseane DEFEATED For : 11Abst. : 722/71: THAT THIS GSC accepts the undertaking by the Directorof Publications to give "his report concurrently withthe Financial Statement.Hlang%,ne " For. : 20Mathunyane CARRIED Abst. : 10Against : 023/71: THAT THIS GSC instructs:(i) delegation leaders to have their centre reportstyped, roneod and circulated among otherdelegates by. 7.30 p:.m. on Monday 5th July;(ii) the President to allow only 15 minutes forquestions on these reports.ModisaneAbram UNAN.8/ CENTRE ...

CENTRE REPORTSUNIVERSITY OF THE NORTH:24/70: THAT THIS GSC:resolves that in view of the fact that theUniversit? of the North Rector's 'dictatorial letter made, it clear tothe SRC onwhat conditions the SRCcould meet otherwhitestudent bodies;TH EE RE4e resolve to censure the said ft

these conditions .by meeting the PotchefstroomUniversity SRC.Sono HlangwaneCARRIED NE CONTHAT THIS GSC NOTING:.(i) the allegation by the authorities in b2ackuniversities that these are centres OT freeacademic pursuit;(ii,)seriously questions this c]ai-e Ahe light of treatment meted out to4Wr Molni,after he had spoken at the symposium -axnged by SASO Local at the Universityof the North, which finally culminated ih his resignation under great pressure,which was a loss to the black students of that university;THEREFORE: . ..feels that this incident neke's a'lieofthe'' allegation thatblack universities are centres of free academic pursuit and consequently "strongly condemns this stifling of free expression.Ntwasa Nen wekhulu. -. CARRIEDAgainst: 1 For : 26 Abst. : 7RECORDED:"I vote against this resolution because I feel--t-isredundant and doesn't serve any purpose in our cause".A.1. Yimbabane (Mrs) .26/71; THAT THIS GSC accepts the report presented by theUniversity fo the North and congratulates the VicePresident for giving it-soelaborately.Mathunyane PalweniCARRIED NEW CONST. PETER'S SEMINARY:27/71: THAT THIS GSC NOTING the distance of the students ofSt Peter's Seminary in their relations with otherinstitutions of higher learning and student organisations, encourages theexecu~ive of SASO and individualmembers never to tire in their attempts at contactwith these students.9 Aothlabi .....25/71:

MothlabiShezi UNAN.28/71: THAT THIS GSC NOTING the evident..ttempt of St Peter's. . 'Seminary to affiliate -to SASO and hoping that p~rlvesteps will betaken inthis regard;* RESOLVES:to thank the delegation for their report andfurtherencourages them to affiliate before it becomes too late.

SheziMagi UNAN.TRANSVAAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION:29/7: THAT THIS GSC:(i) congratulates the Transvaal College of EducationSRC for its positive stand on the question ofBlack consciousness;(ii) urges the T.C.E.-S.R.C. to continue maintainingthis stand even in the face of mounting opposition.Biko'Moshidi CARRIED UNAN' WITH ACCLAIMR2EM' SASO LOCAL BRANCH.30/71 THAT THIS GSC congratulates REESO on the effective workthey didwith; in; and among the people in Sowetc,especially their attempt to give advice to high schoolstudents in so far as university education is concerned.goap MAN.'UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE:31/71: THAT THIS GSC wishes to ex its deepest appreciationfor the work done by a d dicate group of black studentsat the University of ti Weisern Cape (Bellville) and encourages themto continuewith their great work inthe face of mountainous 6bstacles.SonoVTa * a*a* UNAN.UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE:32/71- THAT THIS GSC congratulates the University of Fort Hare SASO LocalCommittee for their efforts in standing forSASO against visible adversaries. .SheziMade CARRIED NEM CON.lC' /FEDERAL .....

- l')FEDERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY:33/71: THAT THIS GSC accepts 'the frank report of the FederalTheological Seminary and urges those committed to thecause of the black people a this centre not to losehope. 1PalweniMathunyane UNAN.34/71:LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE:34/71: THAT THIS GSC appreciates the efforts put in by theSASO Local Committee at L.T.C. (Maphumulo) and encourages tqm.to climb tohigher levels.

MmabaneMtulu UNAN.35/71: THAT THIS GSC NOTING the confusing tactics of the 'hite.universities, particularly the SRCs of Witwatersra-d.and Stellenbosch, designed to frustrate the cause Andmission of black student solidarity as evidenced b the confusion and suspicionthey nearly caused among b 4ackstudents on the campuses at the University of the North,St Peter's Seminary and at Fort Hare;WE THEREFORE:strongly condemn this gross arrogance on their p~rtand accordingly advise black campuses to shun andrefuse to meet these misdirected, adolescent whit6students who are out to destroy black solidarity..NtwasaNengwekhulu UNAN.36/71: THAT THIS GSC do now resolves itself into the committeeof the house.Against: 17Biko DEFEATED For 5Moshidi Abst. : 2037/71: THAT THIS GSC NOTING the'inconvenience delegat4s areexperiencing in getting commodities. like cigaretters.,cold drinks etc.,THEREFOR77instructs the conference organiser to look into waysand means of making these commodities available to all.MmabaneMokocpe UNAN.UNIVERSITY OF NATAL-BLACK SECTION:38/71: THAT THIS GSC expresses its gratitude and encouragementto the dedicated students of UNB in their commendablestrivings to.achieve black solidarity.Sono* Mokoena UNAN. 1 I/ TIVER ......

- 11UNIVERSITY OF ZULUL.AOD:THAT THIS GSC encourages Zululand students to keep up.their struggles and congratulates them for what theydid and procuredModibaBaqwa- UNAN.COMMISSIONSCOT ,IRTNITY 1EETIOPFENT:

40/71: THAT THIS GSC realising the import-nce and extensiveness ofcommunity development, therefore recommendsthal all SASO Local Committees appoint a specialcommittee for the implementation of the recommends-..tions of thecommissionon community development.Hlangwane Against : 4Mokoena CARRIED For : 20Abst. : 2SASO POLICY M.-OTIFESTO:41/71: THAT THIS GSC resolv"es to amend paragraph 3(d) of theSASO Policy Manifesto to read:that in all matters relating to the sff- urFfs'the realisation of our aspirations, whites must beexcluded.SonoTiro CARRIED NE7 CON.4J71: THAT- THiS GSC repolves to adopt the following as theSAM Policy Manifestob.SASO is a Black Student Organisation working foi the liberation of the Blackman first froh psycholioAlopression-b Themselves through inferiority compex an-secdn6U from tha physical ore accruing out of living ij, ,FTte :7Vsoclely.2. We define Black people as those who are ky law ortradition, politically, economically and sociallydiscriminated against as a group in the lSouthAfrican society and identifying themselVes as a unit in the struggle towards therealisation oftheir aspirations.3... SASO believes that:.(a) South Africa is a country in which bothBlack and Wliite live and shall continue to live together,(b) That the White man must be made aware that one is either part of thesolutionor part ./of the ....

- 12 -of the problem,(c) That, in this context, because of thlprivileges accorded to them by legis-, lation ant because of their continualmaintenance of an oppressive regime, Whites,have defined themselves as part of thlproblem,(d) That, therefore, we believe that in al mattergrelating to the struggle towards realiting ouraspirations, Whites must be excluded,(e) That this attitude must not be interpretedby Blacks ta imply "anti-Vihitism" but ierelya more positive way of attaining a noXr1a

situation in South Africa,(f) That in pursuit of this direction, thetefore,personal contact with Whitrs, though ilshould not be legislated against, must be discouraged, especially where it tends tomilitate against the beliefs we hold d4ar.(a) SASO upholds the concept of Black consciou8ness and the drivetowardsblack aware essas the most logical and significant mens of ridding ourselves ef the shackles tha-tbindus to perpetual qervitude.(b) SASO defines Black consciousness as foillows:(i) BLACK CONSCIOUSNESS is an attitudp ofmind, a way of life,(ii) The basic tenet of Black Consciousnessis that the Black mon must rejec t all value systems that seek to make Pim aforeigner in the country of his tirthand reduce his basic human digni Uy.(iii) The Black man must build up his Jwnvale systems, see himself as sefdefined and not as define.d by ot ers.(iv) The concept of Black Consciousne simplies the awareness by the Blaccpeople of the power'they wield a a group, both. conomioliy'Jeand slItand hence grtrtr~ i-oir and soli darity are impol'tant facets of Black Cor-ciousness.(v) BLACK COPSCIOITTYESS will always bV enhanced by the totality of involvem ent'of the oppressed people, hence thme ._a B os ha tobe a re to reach all secte o tAheB ack community.(c) SASO accepts the premisq that before he Blackpeople should join the open society, theyshould first close their ranks, to forb them-.selves into a solid group to oppose thedefnite racism that is meted out bytheWhite society, to work out their directionclearly and bargain from a position of'strength. SASO believes that a opensociety can oily be achieved by Black._

5..SASO believes that the concept of integration csaxnot-'be realised in an atmosphere of suspicion an'mistrust. Integratian dnea UD MeAn an saimilationof Blacks into _np alnady cza1 A normsdT_ uTu) ancLmo±,i 'tod by xhLbta aaiety. Integration implies free participationby individuals in a given

society and propgrtionate contribution to the jointculture of the society by all constituent groups.Following this definition, therefore, SASO believesthat integration, does not. need to be enforced orworked-:for.; Integration follows automatically whenthe doors to prejudice are closed through theattainment of a just and free' society..6. SASO b3lieves that all groups allegedly working for,Integration" in South Africa .... and here we notein particular the Progressive Party and other Liberalinstitutions ... are not working for the kind ofinteg:ration that would be acceptable to the Black man. Their attempts aredirected merely at relaxing certain oppressive legislations and to allowBlacks into. a white-type society.Biko"Mhlongo UNAN,AMmIThr-aT:'THAMTHIS GS resolves to include paragraph 7 to rea.d:"T1 SASO, while 4'pholding these beliefs, neverthpless wi-Aiesto state tat blackconsciousIes 4DUld n~t beas iated'with any l e~t o ....SoNMoko a NEM CON.k:31 THAT THIS GSC conVys its graLtitude to the commission thatdrew up the SASO Pblicy .Manifesto as it is quite clear- that this document will completely clarify the ASO view"-point.NtwasaNengwvekhulu UNANi.INTERNAL RELAT0IONS:.44/1:' THAT'THIS G$C:(a) lgqw * ratifies the Executiire decision.. Ci) That there shall be no co-operation withNUSAS on a political platform;(ii) That SASO shall initiate and maintain her own field-workprojects.independatly of N IUSAS and;'(iii)' That contact shall only bemaintained by exchange~bf research material foracademic* reasons.

Cb) UCM: noting the motion passed by theExecutive that all joint projects shall be instituted and maintained by SASOandthat at all timesparticipants shall be Black people,RESOLVES THAT the Executiv.e be given leeway to conductrelations with UCM in a way that will be to the interests

of SASO whilst taking heed of the Policy Manifesto.BLACK ORGAJISATIONS: *-THAT THIS GSC:(a) ASSECA:(b) IDAMASA:noting that this organisation is concerned with promoting the ocia u ural andeducationalinterests of t~e Baack people, instrucs t Executive to maintain the Lar+ izt r-rai ons already existing between the urganisa- ions.ins~t the Executive to continue in its efforts to co-6perat ith this organisationand to try to' redeTN'rs of common interest in the light oI recent trends intheological thinking, e~g. Black Theology.(a) TEACHERS' ORGANISATIONS:noting the potential of these organisations in theadvancement of black education, instructs theExecut o maintain the already tutvn riiedlyz1Thions With these organisations.(d) AICA: noting the existence of this association of Blackindependant churches,:instructs the Exec, to try anfoster friendlyreati o with this organisation.(e) A.S.M.: noting the aim of this organisation to try andinterest high-school students in higher education, instructs the Executive tomaintain friendly relations with this organisation.(f) JUNIOR AFRICAN STUDENTS' CONGRESS:notes with apjleoiation the formation of thisCongress with its aims of:(i) putting into the minds of the students: that the White man is not superior to"th Black man;(ii) inculcating Black Consciousness into the students;(iii) encouraging btudents to learn more'even in the face of obstaclesand to bemore aware of current events; AND instructs the Executive to keep in closecontact with JASC.NtwasaMabandla UNAN.f RNA" RFTATIONS:SHAT THIS GSC concedes that:"J a) South Africa shall remain multiracial,b) That th Black man congtitutes the South African.infrastructure.15/ c) tAhit..

(Q) That White South: Africa is deteimi.ed0 to temainthe suprast ruo ture'.20D BlLIEvg s:i) that thexe are. vrgm'isations ~n -tha ooitntry- Which .endeavc,-vL' to~ aneliorate the, ail-aationof -the Black man..(ii): s uch organisatf.oas, howev' awtnnoer

f141ly represent thp a a iolc "f uthAfrican. B3lacks.(iii) thc~jt, irn -7aut, many or~ thw;, 4r" 7 e,-.ve toheighten the confu ;7,on of t.o( that. *herf orc, the Black nau mwnxu h e hi Sorni redeemner.n v tat, in thiz oonttxt. bs(o:*w of theprivileges'ac e to them by'lo; slat on,and' becavce of thi r Oontl.nval r~ilntenrioeof an opprebsi.%:e :gI ,-.iteo 've defined* them'-4e"Lves as )ar'%. of the pbr"'(.j that 3-h aTT REut-- .0~ the struiggletowardo realising. ovr septr biabs; Wlaites* nui.t be cX1 udeI.( vii) _ t. i, thU., rpote~ntial av -a nre~ oi r3_AaiL Lgul exaoutivedialogue wzit-i ~an. isrtiono suri. ~ habove-mentincd.dAND THU.S R41801,'77:4i to oi.'rail or aeoi& an.- -ainn emEa n.)at5ilogue* and/r- co, opeam~i ihrtlrac3..:ns.tions.(ii) to ocia~wer G he 'x P c ativ -4e encage e.mcdialogae waQ t - '~~r doems it nq~aaryjand~at3oItgwekhulu.'Ungo MA4, THAT THIS GSC :ae A$ol'r 1%~l..17twasaNengwekhulu* OARRIEll NfN CON7 T HAT THI S GSO N*OT1TG(a) the need for unityi awng bla'k rtudent,.' c.2. overthe world;.(b) the poeitiv-e nature of tbe Kiumrzt±o-.THEREFOREC),cts-in*pr.nci~i): h.1 p.oviais of the~urnasj 'Deolarnion.(i n .l&ructs the Excut;ive tr'.E~* perticip te An the ?or~tin ~co-n'Aiietal

- 16 -gan African Student' Organisation.MzoneliKhuzwayo UNAN. WITH ACCLAIM/: THAT THISGSC instructs the Executive to maintain,contact with American, European, British and such other organisations as shall bein-the interests

of SASO.Mzneli CARRIED NEMICON Against: 0Khuzwayo For : 23Abst. : 1049/71: THAT THIS GSC beliXi hat:(1) f arity begins at home;j(2) (outh Africa has.repeatedly rejecteO Jdialogue withblack leaders opposing the South Af(3Y instead of meeting these accepted 1 aders of blackpeople, the South African governmen chose to labelthem 'communists' and sent them to ao;HOWEVER NOTING THAT:(a) South Africa has given a loan of R8m for Malawi's new capital project almostimmediately after a U.K. government team had concluded that none of thepossible advantages of resiting the capital could justify the expense;(b) the financing by the Industrial Development Corporation witha grant ofRlO.3m, of a new access route to the east coast by connecting the present linerunning through Tworde with the. Mozambique system at Nova Freisco;(c) en 14th No'ember, 1970 a loan of R2,320,000 was.made to the government of the Malagasy Republic to improve transport facilitiesdn the island of Nosse Be and to augment electricity and water supplies;(d)- further that the IDC would provide facilities for the building afa five-starhotel to develop the tourist trade of the island republic;AND NOTING. FUTHER THAT:the South African. Foreign Minister,'Dr Hilgaard Mullerhas said that "the outward lIDz olicy is notresZ= ill' not lead o changes Ithe4 itena piiy lrehoud r ji, _- -ea. lgical result of our policy".In November, 1970 the government of the IvoryCoast led by President Houphet-Boigny had decided that the OAUwasineffectual, not really alignedand too dependent on wordy resolutions that lednowhere. He further stated that the Ivory Coasthad decided to adopt a more realistic policy basedon contact and dialogue with South Africa willbring about changes by peaceful means17/THERE.....

THEREFORE:(i) .r, *',tz the argument by the Pro-lialoguecamp on the basis that their arguments fA .'Ito realise that S.A. policies are based ondomestic imperialism, servitude, degraduationand the fragmentation of blacks into the so called multi-natiomal ethnic units andthat

their traditions and identities suffer thewildest forms of oppression and the denial ofbasio'human rights;(ii) further instructs the Executive of SAS tohave nothing to do with visiting'black leadersfrom the pro-Didt-gf cmpyModibaMtulu UNAN WITH ACOLAIM50/71: THAT THIS GSC NOTING:(i) total foreita investments in S.A. was estlimadtdto be 5.3 billion doll.are, nearly 60% attributable to United Kingdom inves:olsand 13%to the U.S.<ii) that the U.K. investment in the iining sector. ' is 526 million Rand and the U.S. investment130 million Rand.(iii) that according, to the Tublication liminingStatistics, 1969 issued by the Department ofMines "the Average Monthly wage for Africansis R18.00 whereas Whites received a salary:of R316.00(iv) the statement- by S.A. Foundation "Moreover,..while a few mines are 7eyy higily mechanised,this-is not the rule as Bantu labour is usuallyavailable 4n adequate numbers and at rates cfpay which make complete mechanisation unec nomi-.cal".(v) the statement by Mr Neil TMbtes, managing directorof Wales Ltd., "We should have to operate withinan economic olimate which is def-igned deliberately to demoralise and tomaintain an industrialhelotery,; we should in tu-'- " *m ,' hexploitation and ultimately enia up with vestedinterests in iti maintenence".NOTING FURTHER that. oreign invesoirs:'(vi) profit from such expiot!T an en,! up witha vested interest in its maintenance;(vii) make it possible for S.A. to spurn rorld opinionto maintain hot racijt regime;(viii)boost S.A. international itage and mak S.A.an ideal land. for investment whilst th0 ! 1evils practised by the regime cre lost sight of.(ix) give S.A. an economic stability that eAsblesher to gain diplomatic and economic acceptance* in the international scene.are forced.

- 18(x) are forced to take a compromisi-st&n-n apartheid on issues such assantiSi6,yzo %sembargos etc.THEREFORE:(a) rejects foreign investmts as bein anali-a ia itaMre ainTa ! taeffect on the blacks creativ t faid initi'ative;(b) rejects foreign investments because in no way do they alleviate the lot of theBlack people for even if Foreign Investment are withdrawn the Blacks will be theleast to b.e affected.(c) rejects Foreign Investments with the belief that S.A. is economically viable toalleviate poverty if she wanted to.(d) Further condemns the black puppets who go cverseas under thecloak ofleadership, and persuade foreign investors to stay in S.A. with the belief that it isfor the betterment of the black man.ModibaMtulu NEM CON WITH ACCLAIM51/71: THAT THIS GSC noting that this Council is not composedof people who are capable of keeping the foreign investments out by merelyrejecting them;.THEREFORE substitutes "reject".in clause (c) withthe phrase "and discourage'.Modisane For 4Molamu DEFEATED Against: 20'Abet. : 352/71: THAT THIS GSC:(i) notLng the ruling of the World Court which invaliAates the continuedpresence of South Africa iLnNamibia (South West Africa);(ii) awffm That the people of Namibia have on manyoccasions in the past demonstrated their abhorrence of this continued occupation;(iii) realising that I!amibia is historically and geographically a country completelyseperate fromSouth Africa and in no way dependent on her;THEREFORE WISHES TO STATEThat the-Black people and in fact all the eopleof goodwill in South Africa, even in'their powerlessness recognisetheindisputable, right Lf thepeople of Namibia to conduct their own affairswithout any interference 'from South Africa;AND THEREFORE DO NOW RESOLVES:to declare solidarity with the students and the:l. 5/i~ndi..

indigenous peoples of Namibia in-their determination*to rid themselves of this'unwarranted occupation.BikoMoshidi UNMAN.DECLARATION O."T STUDENT RIGHTS:531: THAT THIS GSO acepts the following as a DECLARATIONOF STUDENT RIGHTS:"We the Black students of South Africa believing:(i) that it is the right of every person to have freeaccess to education;(ii) this right to be inalienable;(iii) that no single group has the monopoly of rightto the exclusion of others;(iv) that all persons have an indisputable claim towhat has been contributed universally by mankindin terms of knowledge;(v) that it is the obligation of the State to recognistthese rights;(vi) that free academic pursuit is the right of 'everystudent;(vii) that academic fields are not restrictive inthemselves;(viii)that institutions of learning and all thereinserve in the noble pursuit and unprejudicedacquisition of knowledge:THEREFORE DECLARE:(a) that it is the right of every Black studerh toattend. the UnivQrsity of his choice;(b) that .the Black students' choice of univer~ity-benot prescribed by any ethnic factors;() -,that it is theriht of every Black studenj tochoose his field of acadenic pursuit;(d) that the right of dissent of the Black st4dentwith the instructor is fundamental.(e) that it is the duty of the Black universitiesto recognise this right of dissent;.(f) that this recognition by Black institutions of.-learning will help eliminate the Black man'sinduced sense of inferiority;(g) that this recognition will lead to cordial relations between students and staff;(h) Our belief in the maintenance of a spirit ofbrotherhood among Black students;(i)- that Black students owe each other allegiance 4nview of their common optression.'./ .That..

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(j) that Black students have right of communicationwith other Black students;(k) that it is not the prerogative or right of anystate to prescribe this communication of Blacks,with Blacks.SonoAbrahams UNAN.541: THAT_ TFIS GSC correlates Resolution 51/71 on;Students' Rights.AbrahamsSono UNAN.55/71: THAT THIS GSC NOTING:(i) the obvious Calvinistic stance of the StudentChristian Movement in South Africa;(ii) the stress on spiritual perfection at theexpense of the salvation of the whole man;STRONGLY URGES:our Black brothers in this organisation to reconsider their role in the black studentscene intezms of black awareness;AND CONSEQUENTLY INSTRUCTS:The Secretary-General to bring this resolution to the attention of the SCMbranches and the Movementin the black student scene in South Africa.NtwasaNengwekhulu Unan.THEOLOGY:56/71: THAT THIS GSC BELIEVING TFAT:(i). religious instruction in schools as conducted bythe Education Departments in part of a propagandamachinery aimed at brainwashing the pupils,(ii) teachers are not f iven- any latitude to questionthe values of such religious instruction;THEREFORE RESOLVES THAT:while condemning such indoctrinaire, sort ofteachings, however, recommends to the Executivethat it looks'into the possibilities of revisingReligious Instruction- syllabus in schools in-collaboration with IDAMASA and make recommendationsto the Departments concerned.Phillip Against: 2Seseane CARRIED Abst. : 19For : 1921/57/71' ..

57/71: THAT THIS GSC believes that:1; Black Theol1 ooyo

grnp eswith existential -situations. Black The logyis not a theology of theory but that of action I and development. It is notareaction against a;ything but is an authentic and positive articulat onof the Black Christian's reflection on God in th.light of their Black experience,.2. Black Theology assents its validity and sees it6existence in the context of the words.of Christ, who in declaring Hismission said:"He has sent .me to bring good news to the poor, to proclaimliberty to captives, and to the blind new sight,to set the downtrodden free, to proclaim the Loryear of favour".3. Black Theology, therefore, understands Christ'sliberation not only from circumstances of internaltbondage but also a liberation from circumstances of external enslavement. BlackTheology meanstaking resolute and decisive steps to free Black people not only fromestrangement to God but alsofrom slave mentality, inferiority complex, distrust of themselves and continueddependence onothers culminating in self-hate;AND NOTING THAT:(a) Christianity as propagated by the White dominantchurches has proved beyond doubt to be a support for the status quo, which toBlack people meansoppression. This is clearly demonstrated by theirover-emphasis of interracial fraternization as a solution to the problems of thiscountry, whereasthey are fully aware that the basic problem is.that of land distribution economic deprivationand cons ackPepeupe(b) we herebysupport those Christians in this count iwho are makin anewdeparture to make the Christianmessage for tl people of God,. and consequentlywelcomes. the emergence of Black Theology;INSTRUCTS:.(i) the Secretary-general to convey the followi gmessage to all Black semiharies and Faculti sof Theology in blAck universities that they take aserious look at the training of.Black minis ers-and theologians whose roles SASO.sees as bei gfintrinsically interwoven in the surge towaraiBlack Consciousness and liberation;(ii) AND FURTHER INSTRUCTS the Secretary-General tocon1vey our belief that Black people are the bestqualified to teach in these institutions, since

they are the only ones who are able to focustheologically from the. basis of their experienceas Blacks in a racist South Africa;(iii) that Black seminaries and Faculties of Theologytake a serious look at the syllabuses with the intention of incorporating BlackStudies as as necess&ry discipline in the training of blackministers and theologians since it is important' -29/that ....- 21

that they be enabled at least to focus theologi cally on their blackness, which-entails lookingbsck and roassessing one's history, culture,traditions and beliefs, looking 6t the presentand assessing the theological and secular realities of the Black experience andlooking to thefu are and their Christian goals.Phillip-Modiba " UNI WITH ACCLAIM58/71: 'THAT THIS GSC:(i) realising the importance of Black Theologyas a satisfactory theology for the oppressedpeople;(ii) aware of the existing black groups, Christiansor other,. se, who are inherently interested inthe emancioation of the Black man;(iii) satisfied that, with proper organisation theBlack Theology message will be acceptable tothe b].r9k peorle and relevent to their plight;THEREFORE:instructs the Secretary.-General to form, togetherwith other relevant religious groups a permanentcOr. issio u PCla2!Le ostudy, directand arise this concep.t.NengwekhuluBiko UNAN.59/1: THAT THIS GSC BELIEVING:that black Christians within the white-dominatedchurches should be encouraged to break-.away and f7:.mtheir own independent churches within which theywould be able to realte their aspirations; since webelieve that it is notpossible to have the coopera~ion of your oppresso.r in thestruggle to liberate yourself.Nengzvekhul; .. For : 6Mathunyane DEFEATED Against: 24Abst. : 4

NON-PARTICIPATION RPCORDED-"Although I support the spiit of the motion I haveto record my non-participation because of'the apparent brutal dichotomy andnegation n our naked .apsessmentof our pli.hl ,.'R.H. NengwekhuluCULTURAL AFFAIRS:~V 'THAT THIS GSO BELIMNIG:I. that ,iJU1ure ,W a dynamic phenomenon involving allactti'a -.f a people i.e. art, literature, music,dress and social behaviour eta,;23/ 2 that.

2. that culture is a way of behaviour a mode ofliving affecting all facets of a communities life;3, that culture consists ifn those valuable modes ofliving in a community, so cherished that they are worth to be ca.riid over fromgeneration to generation.4. that there is no culture whi'ch can be said to. besuperior to other cultures;5. that Black consciousness is to us.a supremelycultural fact;6.a)further that the black people should be directedin their cultural orielntatibn to realize those cultural aspects that bind themtogether, i.e.oprression, poverty as a result of the economicexploitation, insult to human dignity and politicaldeprivation."b)that the 'new' culture of the Black people of South Africa must bea break-through from theestablished western White culture for it is anaccepted fact that it would be impossible tobreak away completely from the already establishedculture.7. further that 22la. p 3eple h-od inn-merab.e o lturalties i.e. -.heir communal type of life, reverencefin lfilicity -eep actacnmn to -lon,superstiti., hospitalityan ac 0 1 18. that these cultural ties of the Black communitywere destroyed as a result of the following factors:(a) Technol-_'7an(mass-media as a means of communication, whichcultivated'individualistictendencies-among Blacks;(b) Conquest, whid resulted in feelings of cultural inferiority;(C) Christianity, as presented by Whites ' alarge extent. infused new values and

self-hatred;;(ad) Capitalis,," O hich had. the effect of structuring; d1ommunity into throe classes, i.e.the elite, middle class, and the rural labo-rer.THEMEFORE RESOLVES:that a permprent organiser be employed, whosetask interal.. would be:.(a) to direc the cultur " n of t eblaU,_meQ e al1ithe maifeatation o lao* ~consciose,(b) to restore those values that bind Blackpeople culturally;(c) to organise Black poetry reading groups; (d) to circulate reading material, andmakeaccessible works of writers on Blackpoetry, drama and literature;241/.e)- 23 -

- -24(e) to exploit black the t- p " 'the ani 3Lsation of Black consciousness;(f) to urge students to involve themselves actively in the above mentioned culturalactivities.MathunyaneModiba UiAN WITH ACCLAIM61/71: THAT THIS GSC R-SOLVFS THAT:'traditional dreo bhell be worn when attending lecturei:. ,s -pecially on those days set aside.asimportant days ifn-the SASO Calendar,,as a first stepin the implementation of our cultural policy.Ngccbo Against: 16Nengwekhulu DEFEATED Abst. : 9. For' :6 : THAT THIS GSC:(i) realising the need to tonsol be. usage ofpoetry, prose end drama as *aweap -for arousingthe awareness of a people;(ii) noting that in' South Africa there are'baginningto a te a number of properlyoriented cultural groups;THEREFOREinstructs the Executive to make attempts towardsthe establishment of a country-wide culturalunion to further correlate the valuable ork done.by ere groups.

PalweniBiko LINA .EDUCATION:63/712 THAT THIS GSC:(i) WHILE rejecting the concept of sepera e universities anZ whife asirting thatthe basic aim in the establishment of 'black' institutions wasnever alt r'stic but merely to control the.education ot the black people of South Afxica.AND NOTING(ii) the di'ferential salary scele system betweenblack nndwhite university staff;(iii) the discreDancios in the salary structures of.black and white 'school teachers;.(iv) the differential conditions of service for blackand white professional men;(v) that black institutions of. higher learning arespecificaliy\designd to serve the blackcommunities;25/(vi) that the...

- 25 -(vi) that the student bodies in all these institutions are entirely black;(vii) that only 30% of the university staff areblack; and(viii) that studies in these inibtitutions are orientated .towarderh ci nirms andvalues.HOVEV.-ELI7EVES THAT(a) the qua-Isation of salary scal for blacksan: e 1 in -nsti uti searning is agrave need that is long overdue;.(b) the poor conditions of service for blackrrofessional men are a limiting factor inbringing about a fair deal and justice to theblack-white staff ratio;(c) these poor conditions frustrate the tutors intheir search for truth and sharing of knowledge;(d) preference for positions in these institutionsshould be given to suitably qualified blocks andnot to whites;THEREFORE RESOLVES THATthe Secretary-General should bring the contents of this resolution to thenotice ofthe relevant statedepartments and the university authorities.Sono Abst. : 12Palweni CARRIED Against: 3

For 1464/71: THT THIS GSC noting that education for Blacks is notpromoting what Blacks are holding dear culturally andhistorically;[HEREFORE RESOLVES that a permanent commissionconsisting of Black experts be appointed, which' shall explore means of makingeducation relevantto the aspirations of blacks in terms of:i) curricula,ii) administrative and acalemic staff,iii) students' rightsiv) financial position of the black student andthat it shall, in conjunction with the Executivereco-mend its findings to the universityauthorities and those concerned.Palweni Abst. : 5Sono CARRIED Against:* 2For :23.65/71 THAT THIS GSC RESOLVES that the permanent commissionon education be constituted as follows:Students - .4Edudationists - 4Lay Men - 226/,and that.

and that it shall be basis.Biko Sonoappointed by the GSC on a yearlyUNAN.66/71: THAT THIS GSC requests the following to serve on thepermanent commission on education:STUDENTS: T.J. Sono (University of the North)B.S. Biko (University of Natal-Black S.) S.S. Ntwasa(REESO)J.M. Tdoloto (REESO)EDUCATIONISTS:LAY *DEN:Hlangwan MashalabAdam Smal1 (University of the W. Cape) lk.A- Gani (Transvaal College ofEduc.) T.W. Kambule (Orlando) J. Sibisi (Unizul)Revd. H.J. Hendrickse B j.o A.X. Zulu a CARRIED6/7: THAT THIS GSC do now reselves to mandate the Executiveto select the proposed nemes according to the majorityof votes cast in cases of withdrawal.MokoenaLamoelanAN.

68/71: THAT THIS GSC NOTINGthe existence of post-primary school student groupsand youth movements;THEREFORE RESOLVES(i) that the Executive establishes contact with suchbodies;(ii) that an attempt be made toof these bodies during theShezi TiroCARRIEDorganise a conference summer vacation.Against: 2 Abst. : 4 For : 1569/71: THAX TIS IXING the major role that can be playedby ,L-re Onurses An promoting black consciousness andawy,~THEREFORE INSTRUCTS the ExecutiVe, centres end/orbranches to establish closer co op tion with black nurses especially oncn yev ont scemes.- 6 -

PalweniSono.22Z:. THT TH1IS GSC NOTINGUNAN.that as a result of the disinclination of the state to institute free andoompulsory.education, this results in:(i) the lack. of bl ck art'ans and techniciansand the inadequat-role of black professionalmen;(ii) the limited opportunities available to blacksfor advanead-s-dy;(iii) the non-existence of opportunities for topadministr ons;(iv)'the poor school__'o-ditions and the fact that education is too expensive for thegreat majority of Black people;HOWEYER BELIEVES THAT(a) it is the duty of the state to provide education)for all its peoples;(b) all the peoples0of South Africa contribute toits development and deserve a fair deal fromits wealth;(c). no one people must be deprived of an opportunity to make theircontributionto their fatherlandbecause of lack of education or a less easyaccess to it;

THEREFORE RESOLVES THU(i) free and compulswy. e~ucation must beprovided equally for all the Black people;(2) the Secretary-general shall communicate' the contents of this resolution to therelevant state departments and to thdTranskei-Government.V alweni...Sono7 :. THAT THIS GSC NOTESCARRIED NEM CON..with contempt the move by the government to give "equal pay for equal work"only t0 the Coloured section of the black population;that thi.s is simplya move to break the lack solida rity .~d, identity as advancedby. the.IndirA/r-ifa .and Coloured people;1HO1wEVER *BELIEVESthat the three groups are subjected to evils as defined by the SASO.PolicyManifesto;28 /THERE....

SOUTH AFRICAN. STUDENTS' ORGANISATIONTARA ROAP8 WENTWORTH. DURBAN.Teletrlte EREFORE RESOLVES:to instruct the SecretaryGener; c vey thecontent motion to the tdministration of. C oThi -d Aftfir. "MokoapeMathunyane UNAN.72/71; THAT THIS GSC noting the series of strikes in theTranskei re ',g to poor conditions generally, andin the s _e n particular;THEREFORE instructs the Secretary-General to(a) communicate with the teachers association witha view to ensure(i) that the students of forms three and fiveexpelled from school be registered for thisyear's examination;(ii)that the teachers who are near to thesestudents be encouraged to assist thesestudents in their studies towards obtainingpasses in their examinations.(b) to r~i heti here necessary for registrationand other needs in collaboration with AS.ECA.(c) that SASO Local branches and individual members- --must submit needy cases to central office for

consideration 9nd also help provide tuition;(d) FURTHER ADVISES the Executive to instruct thepermanent Commission on Education to investigate:(i) the causes, problems and solutions to student stx kes especially-with regard tothe Transkei;(ii) the consequences regarding the expulsion of students; ..(iii) the allegation that the Transkei teachers are drunkards and have an adverseinfluence on students.SheziTiro UNAN.73/71: THAT TFIS GSC noting thr existence of such bodies ofstudents operating mainly in the major metropolisduring school and university vacations;THEREFORE RESOLVES THAT.(i) ... the Executive establishes contact with thesebodies in order to strengthen the ranks of SASO;(ii) an attempt be mede to organise a conference ofthese bodies during the summer vacation.Tiro SheziUNAN.

.74/71: THAT THIS GSC NOTING the need for an exchange ofblaakW.*A, and those in America;'RESOLVES:(i) to investigate the possibility of establishingsuch an exchange programme;S(ii) circulate such information.to the differentcentres or branches;(iii) delegates the Vice-President to be in charge.Ngcobo Against: 1Made. CARRIED Abet. : 16For : 1375/71. THAT THIS GSC NOTES with dismay that since the'establishment of theMedical School of the University of Natal there has not as yet :been a blak p-mefessor in,the Faculty of Medicine appointed iii spite of thefact that there are several suitably qualified medicalspecialists.SonoTiro UNAN.6 : THAI THIS GSC NOTING that a resolution to fosterhealthy relations with AICA, IDWTASA etc. do urgethe Permanent Commission on Black Theology toapproach independent churches such as Z.C.C., Shembe,etc. with a view to promoting fripdldy relations.SeseanePalweni UNAI.

C ON ST I T UTI ON:77/71: THAT THIS GSC resolves that the Constitution of SASObe suspended for the duration of this sitting.BikePalweni CARRIED NEM CON.78/71: THAT THIS GSC resolve to iephrase Sections 4(iii) and(iv) of the Constitution to read like Sections 5.1.and 5.2. of the Standing Rules.Modisane Against: 6Mokoena. C!JRIED.. Abst. : 4For : 2479/71: THAT THIS- GSC deletes the words "before the month ofApril in Section 4.b (6)Sibisi Against: 14Mzoneli- CARRIED Abet. : IFor : .22

80/71: THAT THIS GSC resolves to alter Section 4.b (7) toread "The Executive Council shall hold office fromone GSC to the next."Biko Abst.: 2Seseane CARRIED Against: 9For :2181/71: THAT TJrIS GSC inserts clause (10) to Section 4.b whichshall read:"Members of the Executive Committee may holdmeetings as the need arises where the quorumshall be three members of the Executive Committee."SibisiMoshidi UNAN.82/71: THAT THIS GSC iesolves that to Section 4.b the fnlloningsub-clauses be inserted:(5) the Secretary-General and Permanent.Organisershall be appointed by GSC on a three-ycotv basis, the appointment beingsubjectto xfication by each GSC;(6) that-the Secretary-General and Permanent Organisershall commence their duties as soon as possibleafter appointment and continue until new appointmerits are effected.BikoPhillip UNAN.W1: THAT THIS GS0 resolves to amend Section 4.b(8) to read:(i) Members of the Executive Committee must attendall meetings;(ii) Any momber of the Executive who absents himselffrom two conbecutive meetings withoutgoodreason shall cease to be a member of the Executive

Committee;(iii) Reasons for absence stiould be communicated tothe Secretary-General before such meeting;(iv) Any member of the ExebutiVe Committee ivhb actsagainst the interests of the organisatibn shallbe asked and/or forced to resign.PalweniMathunyane UNAN.84/71: THAT TFIS GSC resolves that Section15(b)(ii) beworded as follows:"(ii) be responsible, together with the Snrota-j-Gen~ra1, for kaintaining SASO'sinternational relations."BikPhillip. UNAN.11/89/71..- P0 _

SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS' ORGANISATIONTARA ROAD. WENTWORTH. DURBAN.85/7dqr,4riAT-THTS.GSC-re6olves to emend Section 5(e)(i) o. OX..Teleph @ ad :...." AUSTERVILLE.o"in conjunction with the Secretary-General. NATAL.be resiponsible for all- SASO Publicationswhich shall reflect the views and opinionsof students and black people on issues thataffect their daily lives".SibisiMoshidi! UNAN.8 : THAT THIS GSC deletes Section 6(a)(iv),Biko Against: IPhillip: CARRIE Abet. : 11For :28/ THAT T-IS GSC resolves that Section 6(a).(v) of theConstitution will read:"L.cal Committees and/or branches may, wherenecessary,. apply for special loans or grantsto cover specific projects and/or administratiVe expenses where these-exist,provided that the Executive Committee will use its discretionin making these grants."BikeMafungo UNAN.M D THAT THIS GSC resolves to amend S3ction8 to read that:.."the President 'sll have the power to suspendany, part of the Constitution in consultationwith at.least two members of the ExecutiveCouncil if the need arises."

ModibaBaqwa UNAN./71: .:THAT. THIS GSC resolves to amend Interpretation Clause5 to read:"Unless inconsistent with the context*, student,* -shall mean all those studying at.institutionsof learning which institutions shall include universities, colleges,seminaries andpostprimary. schools." "MathunyenePalweni UNAN.9 . THAT THIS GSC resolves t6 insert under Section 9.1(c)"In the event of any assets left after ameeting for 'dissolution,.the Executive shall,be empowered to distribute such assets to any. black welfare organisation it dooms fit".

SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS' ORGANISATION- 32TARA ROAD. WENTWORTH. DURBAN.Telegr&)icoona P.O. BOX 23..lepToo . AUSTERVLLE.NATAL.9 : THAT THIS GSC 'resolves that the amended constitution beadopted.BikoSibisi UNAN.ADVISORY PANEL:92/71: THAT THIS GSC expresses pleasure in appointing thefollowing as members of the Advisory Panel of SASC:r " Duraj BehariAdv, T.L. Skwe yyaRevds.P. S. Mkhat'shwa ..Robert de Maar;Mr Ben KhoapaMashalabaMoshidi UNAN.FINANCE:93/71: THAT THIS GSC, noting the inescagable high budget forSASO's annual programme, resolves:(i) to accept an affiliation fee of 50c per studentfrom the various member centres;(ii) that the Executive shall, in conjunction with theheads of the centre4, determine a reasonable sum'..of money to augmont the affiliation foes-of the centres and that, in the interest ofthe Organisation, the centres shall be expected to cooperate fully;(iii) that the local SASO committees shall be expectedand encouraged by the Executive of SASO to

engage in some form of fund-raising campaign.MhlongoTiro. UNAN.947: THAT THIS GSC accepts in principle the suggestedaffiliation fee of R1.OO per member and resolvesto defer the discussion on a fixed amount of affiliation fees by centres until theSRC's and/or SASO.Local Committees have repqrtcd to their respective..stundnt bodies foi ratification of the suggested feeand communicate such ratification to the ExecutiveCouncil.SonoNengwekhulu UNAN.33/GENERAL .....

33G E N E R A L:9 : THAT THIS GSC:(i) expresses its shock at the accident that tookplace outside Stanger on the 9th of July inwhich 22 Blacks were killed;(ii) also expresses'its deepest sympathy with thefamilies and friends of the deceased.(iii) further regards these ".-Oa i e ' as one ofthe subtle ways of vi ltnce representative ofwhite South Africans to which the blacks areconstantly exposed.MoshidiHlangwane UNAN.96/71: THAT THIS GSC:(i) noting the attempts by the black universitiesSports Unions and Athletic Unions to establishan Intervarsity Committee;(ii) aware of the importance of sport in the avenueof contact amongst-black universities;THEREFORE:(a) wishes to Welcome these constructive attemptsat better organisation at sports' level;(b) resolves to accept the President of such anIntervarsity Committee to sit on the SASOExecutive as an ex-otficio member,MokoenaBiko UNAN.97/71: THAT THIS GSC resolves to express its sincere thanksto the sporsors of conference and further resolves

to give these sponsors a word of encouragement to continue in their interest ofimplementing SASO'sgreat strides in the black mans struggle.SonoTiro UNAN.98/71: THATT THIS GSC noting the kindheartedness of the UNBSRC for lettingto us the. use of their office andequipmentTHEREFORE RESOLVES:to express our deep appreciation end gratitude fortheir generosity.NengwekhuluTiro UNAN.34/.9/71:

SOUTH AFRICANS-UDENTS ORGANISATI.ONTARA ROAD. WENTWORTH, DURBAN.99,, :. THAT THIS.GSQ re601ves- to- !9rs its ratitude toe "graic outgoing:"'Iephone AUSTERVILLE.(1), President(2) Executivefor their commendable.work in presenting SASO's image in a very positivemanner and for their dedication to the black man's cause as defined in theSASOPolicy Manifesto.Sono TiroNEM CON.THAT THIS GSC noting the difficult task of typing and work in generalit hassubjected the SASO Secretary to, resolve to express its gratitude.SheziMhlongoUNAN.L E C T I 0 N S:T'hemba Sno .A.. oena0abane(S.A.) .- O* ELECTED UNOPPOSEDVICE-PRESIDENT:'Rubin PhillipMhlcngo ELECTED UNOPPOSEDSECRETARY-GENERAL:Nyame~n PityanaPhilli'ELECTED UNOPPOSEDPEFMAIENT ORGANiSER; Harry T,-t w khi11 'S.A. (S.A.) ModisaneELECTED UNOPPOSEDTiro

DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS: Alex Mhlongo.Mothlabi BikeStri/n Mood l Mashal ba 15nm ban(18 votes) (24'votes)ELECTED 35/ NATIONAL......NATAL.'1071:PRESIDENT:

- 35 -NATINAL;EXECUTIVE COMMTITTEEProes.dent, T.J.' SonoVice.-President: R. PhillipSecretary-denera1:. T PityanaPemdnent Organise': H. &ekhulu1Director of Publi6ations:,Sf. Moodle'CLOSURE:1) Acc ept ncespee~qh from the President-Elect...2) Closing remarks -vote of thanks'and congratulations by the outgoing President.THM GSO DISiIISSED 0111 IAUOlY.1TH AMY AT' 5.00P P.M.A~fE~fUI~ Pu~rther message s'eceived from Mr fl.0. LinamileA DDEN IWI

- 35 -NATIONAL,cPresident:Vice-President: Secretary-General:. Permanent Organiser: Director ofPublications:EXECUTIVE .OT}IITTEET.J. Sono R. Phillip N. Pityana H. HeDa&ekhulu q. YoodlyCLOSURE:1) Acceptance speech from the President-Elect..2) Closing remarks - vote of thanks and congratulations by the outgoingPresident.3) NICOSI SIKELEL' I-AFRIKA"'THE GSC DISIISSED OX 'SATURDAY. 10TH JUThYAT 5.00 P.M.Further message received from Mr D.O. LinamileADDEND I t