8 February 1952DemonstrationsJoe Modise
Addresses a meeting of 500 activists opposed to forced removals from Sophiatown
Historical records for South Africa in 1952, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Addresses a meeting of 500 activists opposed to forced removals from Sophiatown
The forced evacuation of Sophiatown to Meadowlands takes place
The forced evacuation confirms Mandelas belief in armed & violent resistance
Passes legislation making Parliament a high court ensuring Apartheids legality
Passes legislation making Parliament a high court ensuring Apartheids legality
Nelson Mandela and 51 others infringe South Africa curfew
Serves as Volunteer-in-Chief of the Defiance Campaign.
Coordinates nonviolent civil disobedience against apartheid laws.
Receives nine months imprisonment suspended for two years.
Appointed President General of the ANC, 1st term
Is convicted with other Defiance Campaign leaders.
The Supreme Court judges Apartheid as unconstitutional
Given a 9 month suspended sentence & forbidden to leave Johannesburg for 6 months
The firm serves Black clients facing discriminatory laws.
The Supreme Court judges Apartheid as unconstitutional. Parliament is transormed into a High Court & validates the Coloured Voters Bill
Faces charges under the Suppression of Communism Act.
Appointed Deputy National President of the ANC
Is elected one of the ANC first deputy presidents.
Jointly sets up the 1st black law practice in Johannesburg, Mandela & Tambo
The Pass Laws, forces black people to carry identification with them at all times. Natives Laws Amendment Act, narrows the definition of the category of blacks who had the right of permanent residence in towns. Natives Act, pass laws compelling blacks to carry identification. Natives Abolition of Passes & Co-ordination of Documents Act, apartheid legislation
Opens a law practice with Oliver Tambo.
Moves into senior national leadership during the Defiance Campaign.
Natives Laws Amendment Act, narrows the definition of the category of blacks who had the right of permanent residence in towns
Combines provincial leadership with national resistance activity.
Is arrested during the Defiance Campaign.
Is elected president of the Transvaal ANC.
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