Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Biography and Timeline

Follow Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe through 10 dated historical records for South Africa.

Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

10Distinct records
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1960–1960Years on this page

1960

Anti-Pass Campaign Announced

PAC President · Johannesburg · Politics / PAC

Announces that the PAC will begin its anti-pass campaign.

PAC Campaign Declaration

PAC President · Johannesburg · Politics / PAC

Calls for disciplined nonviolent protest against compulsory passes.

Anti-Pass Circular

PAC President · Johannesburg · Politics / PAC

Authorises instructions for the 21 March campaign.

PAC Mobilisation Order

PAC President · Johannesburg · Politics / PAC

Urges supporters to leave passes at home and surrender peacefully.

Anti-Pass Arrest

PAC President · Orlando · Politics / PAC

Seeks arrest as part of the PAC anti-pass campaign.

Orlando Surrender

PAC President · Orlando · Politics / PAC

Presents himself at Orlando police station without a pass.

Incitement Charge

PAC President · Johannesburg · Politics / PAC

Is charged with incitement following the anti-pass campaign.

PAC Leadership Prosecution

PAC President · Johannesburg · Politics / PAC

Faces prosecution with other PAC leaders after Sharpeville.

Anti-Pass Campaign Conviction

PAC President · Johannesburg · Politics / PAC

Refuses to accept the apartheid court's moral legitimacy.

Three Year Sentence

PAC President · Johannesburg · Politics / PAC

Is sentenced to three years imprisonment for incitement.

Records, sources and methodology

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