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Constitution, BWT

From F.Matthews, Fort Hare, to Mrs Xuma

" D.Motsemme, Verulam Press SJir<£ular to patrons" Fine B.L.Msitsini, SavoyTheatre Seeks to join ANC

Barberton" C.F.Phoffu, Sec.,TATWU,JoburgWants office in ANC bldg

TO Peter Kaboroko, Pres.,TASA, Encourages this student body Joburg

Agenda, Cttee administering TACFrom SNA, Pretoria Acks letter of 2 Dec. to

MNA; MNA in Middle East. Judges not subject to govt direction in passingsentence

To Receiver of Kevenue He 431229b, applies forexemption from entertainment tax

From D.Dan IJLadla Mack Moloi of Standertonsays he arranged meetingfor ADP because he had been coldly welcomed by President of ANC; but I persuaded him to reconsider by offering to approach 'the Doctor'

Resolutions on Native Education,CCSA

From Clements Kadalie,GenSec.,ICU Acks letter of 12 Jan., andAjnC resolutions. Assures ABX of active support for ANC

To Fine B.L.Msitsini,Barberton Gives conditions for joiningANC

Minutes, JSSACFrom D.K.Mfili,Sec.,AGPWU Circular re strike of African

workers in Power Industry

" Upington Vili, Sec.,WP Joint Peninsula N-E organizations Vigilance Assoc, Cape Town oppose Native Law Bill Amdts (tel.) Meeting with MP's 30 Jan.

" Indian League,Durban Message sought for IndianIndependence Day 26 Jan.

" Selby ^gcobo, Adams College Sends revised statement reAtlantic Charter & Bill of Rights, explains changes

To /V/me MNft} M'h ej- LoJacw C ttk) \Jrjes a.* kttvdlon f1* V FP" L.H.Penn,Capt.,Zwartkop Air ABX's planned address on

Force Stn. 1 Mar." B.Xuma, Engcobo11 Receiver of Revenue, Bloemfn Requires payment of entertain'

ment tax" G.Mears pp SNA,Pretoria Re interview of ABX's deputa­

tion on behalf of African Furhiture Makers: offer to meet their difficulties

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To Smit, SNA, Cape Town (draft tel.)

From Private Sec.,MNA,Cape Town

Re meeting of bodies inter­ested in Native Education: wants [NR]C, African Teacter:

Fed. and ANC represented

Acks 440122c. £.xf>lains Wits Native Mine Workers Comnfesioi has been asked to examine VFP working conditions. De­fends use of NMC to put the strike down

Smit, SNA,Cape Town (tel.) Agrees to ABX, teachers' repsat conference opening 2 Feb

oordan Ngubane, Joburg Warns ABX of propaganda that he is insincere in support of anti- Pass campaign;wants ABX to issue clear stafcaent

To Receiver of Revenue Repeating request for enter­tainment tax exemption

From Kabane, Bloemfontein (tel.) Arrangements for Jordaan ofKroonstad to go [where?]

To Yako, St John's Coll.,Umtata (draft tel.)

Wants Mkize of Langa to attend Cape Town conferace on financing of native education

From Fine B.L.Msitsini, Barberton Sends subscription to ANCTo Masiza (Kimberley), Malunga Cape Town conference on

(Kimberley), Upington Villi Native Education (.Cape Town), Mkize (Langa)(drafttels. )

From Don [Mtimkulu?],Adams Mission Reports intention to leave (tel.) for Cape Town Sunday [for

native education conf.J

Question in Senate re police drive against un­employed natives in urban areas; Min. of Justice's reply that Special Court set up on Elliott Cttee's recommendation, 3082 axrests, 1953 advised to find work, 304 endorsed out, 766 sent to work colony

Statement by G.Makabeni (chair), Explanation of VFP strike, D.K.Mfili (sec.), AGPWU,Joburg with strike leaflet attached

By Senator Basner: question in Senate about arrests and speech on native education

To J.R.Cooper,Manager, NAD, Bloemfontein

Sends copies of corresp. re request for entertainment tax exemption

" Provincial Sec.,0FS, Bloemfn .Seeks support in bid forentertainment tax exemption

From Pearl Radebe, Lovedale" ? Smith?,Arthur Barlow's Regrets delay in forwarding

Weekly, Joburg ABX’s letter to editor

440129b " Ji.P.Molotele ,Bloemfontein Encloses draft article onAfrican grievances for comment

440129c From A.P.Mda, Orlando

440131a " Private Sec.,MNA

Applies for clerk's post,ANC office. Is teacher in urlando

Encloses reply from Sec., Civil Re-employment aoard to query to Director, n -E Army Services, re 431223

440131b By C.B.Mbolekwa (.chair;, A.M.Percy Appeal for contributions Mahlatjie (sec.), Matseke to memorial fund for t>.P.Memorial Fund,Pretoria Matseke, ex-prsident,TAC

440202a Agenda, J3SAC

440202b By A.B.X. MS notes for interview VFP Strike440203a From Selby Ngcobo, Adams College

44020*Jfe From J.M.Nkosi, witbank

440204a Minutes, NCAW annual conference

440204b From M.L.Muller, aec.,PCN-ETU

440204c

440207a

U.R.Feldman, JSSAC

A.B.Mtimkulu, Durban

inKfflKipjBjnafteimjcmAi&gijxfijeiixmJCJfl

440207b From J.R.gakai Nyakale, Springs

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A.^egwai,Sec.,a (W)HBFWU incorporating ADSL,Joburg

F.B.L.Mwitsini, Barberton

Discusses advisability of Natal ANC executive holding a reading of Atlantic Chartei before Union Govt has conside red it

Sikukuniland meeting fixed for 17 Feb.

Regrets his Council could not send rep. to meeting on 23Jar

Circular on reconstitution oi Executive CtteeEncloses notice of eviction from farm 'Leicester' in Newcastle district: about 200 huts, 1000 stock affectec

XKitmkaaKeports formation of [ANC ?] branch; invites ABX to SpeakThreatened with eviction and applies for office in ANC building

Repeats that he has sent ANC contribution, but has heard nothing

A.Segwai, A(W)HBFWU, Joburg Repeats 440207c requestJ.R.Nyakale, Springs

Sec., SATLC, Joburg

Asks for membership cards and ANC constitutionUrges right of African Trade Union movement to be repres­ented on S.A. delegation to international T.U.Conference

440210b Minutes, publicity sub-cttee,JSSAC, and admin, report

440210c From W.S.Mcwabeni, wustenburg Dist. Pays for membership cardxand recommends chiefs to be approached by ANC

440211a From Miriam Wolpe , convenor , African Y/ants to start African School Cttee,Zionist Socialist night school Party,Joburg

4zf0211b “ D. Gosani , Sec . ,CN-ETU, Joburg

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International T .U.Conference; reports SATLC has told Brit­ish TUC that African TU's not registrable under Indust. Conciliation Act, but would ask Govt to permit represen­tation. Asks ABX to take it up with Prime Minister

G.R.Feldmann,Sec,SASSA,Joburg Asks ABX to continue on Action Cttee executive

J.Nhlapo,Wilberforce Inst.

" D.D.Nqubeni,branch president, ANC, George

fvVfeeJle" A.M.Belle ,Sec,ACCFWU,

Tvl and OFS, Joburg" D.W.Bopape,Sec.,Anti-Pass

Campaign, J oburg" G.D.D.Nhlwati, Cape Town

L i ' S < r f f k c v t L u ^ h . )

frtJjvv. J.S. ? , Sec.,A0WU, Joburg

440224a " D.F.Dibeko, Potchefstroom

Apologies, unable to attend TAC admini. cttee meeting. Says Evaton people wantbetta local govtCape congress to meet in Geonge in June; wants Akena to send 500 ANC tickets as people very keen to joinSends deposit for 2 offices hired from ANCAsks ABX to meet his Cttee on 16 Feb.

wants to join ANCReports Union's need to vacatd its office, and wants a NC to provide a roomRegrets ABX hadn't received his letter [431331a?]. ABX had apparently prepared to receive him. Still wants ABX to address MinistersConfeimoe

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" J.M.Mohlala,Sec, ANC,Springs Asks ABX to attend meetingon 23 Mar.

" E.T.Molapo,Sec, R&HAWU,Joburg Cancels application foroffice

To

Percy C .Kumalo,Joburg Has accepted Dhlomo's request to help with Tvl political news, and asks ABX's helpby giving him notes on his speeches

Fine B .L.Msitsini,Barberton Sends tickets and tells himhow to organize ANC members

J.A.Calata, Cradock

440228c From W.S.Mcwabeni, Rusbenburg

Is pleased Calata will go on serving. Stresses Bokwe's news that Amagcunukwebe have adopted ANC, and Skomolo's organisation plan. Asksadvic re Cape reps on National Executive, ditto OFS,NatalDiscusses organisation of district, where tribalism strong. (A full,competent letter with good member list

440228(1 From Safricans Assoc11, Sophiatown Purchase awaiting Gov-Gen's (tel.) to A.B.X. c/o MNA,Parlt.

4 4 0 ^02- IV d L , O f /H v C L ^ fU c440308a To Alfred Kule, Kev.Bottoman,

Rev.Mafike, Ephraim Monese,Ismail Tshabalala, P.M.Zuma,Rev.Koza, Rev.Kgolong

assent, request to raise questionIndividual letters to each, asking them to join ANC

440308b To Mrs Kruitkop, Mrs Kry, Mrs Maphike, Mrs Macabatsha

Individual letters to each, asking them to join ANC African Women's League

440311 Circular by E.Wolkin, Sec., Peoples Food Council, Joburg

Establishment of co-op food clubs to get foods at cut prices

440313a From Ileg Chili, Pietersburg Keports formation of a cttee to organize congress innorth

440313b Jellicoe Ntshona, Sec.,Anti- Reports formation of Anti- Pass Cttee and ANC,Cape Town Pass Cttee in Cape Town, in

assoc, with W.P.Vigilance Assoc. Public meetings held at Kensington,Langa,Retreat, Philippi,Stellenbosch.City Hall booked for Sat.l Apr. Asks ABX to preside

440314 Circular by X.M.Dadoo (.chair), D.W.Bopape (sec .8) Anti-Pass Cttee, Joburg

440315a Tffi Sec.,BMSC

Reports progress since Nov. *43 conference; ANC's sup­port; Cttee's plansRequest for hall for tAC conference, 10 Apr. (MScopy,

440315b Agenda, TI-DMA, W.Tvl branch (sec. D.F.Dibeko)

440316 From J . M . Brink, Director of Native ABX's expenses for Native

440317

440320a

440320b

Labour, Joburg Education conference in Cape Town

" Behnmann, Add.NC,Vereeniging Re-establishment of Crogman to Supt. ,ExiksDM Wilberforce Clinic Board of Control

J.Nkosi, witbank

D.F.Dibeko,Potchefstroom

Acks [ANC] constitution,but does not see how branches are established under it; raises problem of travel expensesWants ABX to speak at Klerks dorp, where people are con­fused by Mdatyulwa's switch to ADP

440320c " J.A.Calata, Cradock encloses receipt for secret­arial expenses; presence at Xhosa festival Isikhumbuzo j sika wtsikana Ongcwele at Mt Coke, 10 Apr. will pre­vent my attendance at TAC conference. cape h.NC has 'many enemies'; Communists campaigning in E.L.,P.E., and ANC lacks funds to fighl them, uape xxxiBna Midland regional conference at Cook­house 15 Apr.; Gape conf.at Middledrift 24-25 June

440321 From Moses Kotane,Gen.SecCentral Criticizes VolunteersCttee,CPSA, Cape Town Employment Bill, esp. its

direction of labour pro­visions and preference for ex-soldiers against others

440323 To Jellicoe fltshona, Cape Town Agrees to attend CapeTownmeeting (see 440313b) and asks for big Anti-Pass meeting

440325 " Acting Sec.,BMSC Use of hall,’i'AC conference10 Apr.

440331a Resolution [of Anti-Pass Conference.! , n.d.440331b ANC Youth League Manifesto (2 typed copies)

440331c Constitution, African People's Organization

Order of Removal by N.J. de Wet, Ordering him to stay away Officer Administering Govt, from districts of Pieters- on M.M.K.Molepo, with Judgment burg,Zoutpansberg,Letaba,

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of Schreiner,J., in M.Molepo v.Rex

From Gea.Sec.,AOWU,doburg T8 I«Leg Chili, Pietersburg Minutes, Crogman Clinic From Richard [Godlo],E.L.

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Sec.,Wilson Venter Nat.Organiser,SAFSU,Joburg

Lydenburg,Potgietersrust

Rent to ANCAcks 440313a, sends cards

Acks letter of 11 Apr. re protest of LABC against Native Laws Amdt Bill; has written [MNA] for LABC but only after 2nd reading. Milner Kabane sub-cttee of LABCdrew up memo on the Bill but delay occurred over cir­culation (Sililo blamed). Postpones answer to other qqInformation on Soviet Union Circular, seeking funds

“ Sol J.J.Lesolang,TATA,Joburg Asks ABX to speak at schooloccasion

" J.M.Nhlapo, Wilberforce Inst. Crogman Clinic subsidyAddress [by Madie Xuma?] at Bloem- Theme of negro self-help

fontein440503b From H.Segwai,Sec.,A(W)HBFWU,Joburg Rent to ANC440504 To Minister of Transport,Cape Town Tvl Non-European Taxi Owners

Assoc deputation re permits. Regrets unable to accompany them, j-hey want tyres, like other transport firms

440508 To Smit, SNA, Cape Town (.draft tel.) Protests against deporta­tion order on K.Molepo (440403) from Trust Farm

440509a From A.Davids t,chair) ,C.Smith (sec )Circular appealing forNoordgesig branch, Aru,Joburg donation to help provide

sanitation, lighting etc.

440509b To Prof. D.D.T.Jabavu, Fort Hare Acks letter asking for ameeting with aNC, 4 Indians and 4 Coloured. Queries basis of selection. Doubts whetherE a completely fresh start is possible. Must refer to Executive, but kee] door open

440510 From Sec. for Transport,Cape Town Acks 440504. Basner accom-npanied Taxi Owners deputat ̂Minister ordered investigatCircular letter acknowledg­ing commiseration on his wife's deathSupport over Anti-Pass Campaign

440512 From J.D.Rheinallt Jones,SAIRR

in44053/0 From H .H .Maimane ,Sec . ,TIAMA

440520 A g e n d a , National Anti-Pass Conference Gandhi Hall, Joburg, 20-21 May

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From J.J.Kruger,Controller of Paper Acks letter of 22 Mar.Unable to grant permit foi newsprint for a new paper

Offers dance ticket for fund­raising

440626

From C .H .Goldberg,Night School Chairman, AUCDWC, Joburg

Financial statement, Anti-Pass Campaign

From Petros Mkwebane,Ascent Stn. Sends ANC members contributioiand asks for certificate as ANC organiser

Minutes, Crogman ClinicFrom Sandla,Port Elizabeth (tel.) Asks ABX to speak 29 June " Taylor,Sec.,Tvl Educ.Dept. to Bopape's dismissal as a

D.W.Bopape, Brakpan

4406l8a " S.Sebesebe, Heidelberg

4406l8b " Abbey Seteebe, Heidelberg

Mac Lepolesa,cloemfontein

teacher at Brakpan School. He is free to accept anotba teaching post

Mrs Malikoe has joined Anti- Pass Campaign and been threa­tened by her policeman hus­bandKeports 'new members nearly everyday', asks ABX for meeting on 25 JuneKain spoilt big [dance?]; local organization in diffi­culty, and acting President unreliable

440630 Financial statement, BWT440630b To J.J.Kruger,Controller of Paper Kepeats application for

Pretoria [incomplete] neteisprint

440705a From Jas.F.Murray,SAIMR, Joburg

440705b " D.D.T.Jabavu, BMSC, Joburg44-0706 ” Director of Native Labour,

Joburg (J.M.Brink)

440711a " C.S.Ramohanoe, Joburg

440711b " G.S.M.Nkosi, Vlakpoort

440716 " Govt Printer to Madie Xuma

440720 " J.A.Calata, Cradock

440724a " A .W .G .Champion , Durban

440724b " S.Mac Lepolesa, Bloemfontein

Diphtheria among BantuMeeting to be at bMSC on 8thTimber permits, furniture industry, applications of Mokete 8c Mtimkulu.Encloses application by D.W.Bopape for post of full time organizing Sec., ANC

Wants Basner as solicitor for 'that case of Ndhlela's nation'Gazettes on Factory & Work­men’s Compensation ActsTravelling to Joburg via Kimberley for Exec, meetingWants to see ABX re ANC in Natal when attending WKC sessionCampaign in hand again; my deputy applied for petition forms and badges but diverted them to his own Vigilance Assoc. ne defied my author­ity and a vote of no confid­ence passed in him.

440726a Agenda, Crogman Clinic

440726b Constitution, Crogman Clinic

440731& From Isaac Leg Chili, Fietersburg

440731b From Sec.-Book-keeper, ANC

440731c From J.A.Calata, Cradock

440801 " Michael Scott, Joburg

Molepo's case to be heard in Supreme Ct, Pretoria, 8 Aug. (440403)

Sends report of NC, Duivels- kloof on books of Thcbmas Masethe, ANC Organiser,Letaba (attached)

Intends to ask act'̂ . Pres., OFS to submit complaint thru Prov.Secretary. Exec, must rule against expulsions with­out permission of National President. Travel plans.AAC has started vigorous campaign in Cape, Queenstown said to be in their handsMayor of Joburg will intro­duce Campaign for Right and Justice deputation to Mins, of Justice & Native Affairs. We want urgent investigation of urban African conditions, and industrial conciliation machinery. Wants ABX to represent ANC

440804 11 J.A.Calata, Cradock Travel times

440805 " Pay Phillips, JHSSW to Mrs Xuma

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From Rev. C.Mapumulo, Sophiatown ABX's admission to TrueTemplars

" Tim Kamohlola, Vice-chair, Housing problems New Pietersburg Cttee

S.Mac Lepolesa, Bloemfontein Successful meeting Sunday,looking forward to ABX's presence on 20th for Anti-

Pass meeting" Dr Sfetelogelo, Bloemfontein Unable to attend meeting

(tel.)To Field Marshal J,C.Smuts,Pretoria Asks him to receive ANC

deputation to receive African Charter, prefer ably mid-September

J?'rom Private Sec. to Prime Minister Smuts wishes to receive copy of ANC study of Atlantic Charter before agreeing to interview

From A.J.Sililo,Gen.Sec.,NatalAfrican Congress,Durban, to J .A.Calata

From A.M.Lembede for Sec.,ANC Youth League, Joburg

" John Ngwenya, Breyten

Encloses Ilanga lase Natal reports of Joburg delibera­tions on 12th. Asks if they are correct, and for copy of minutes, as we intend to convene special emergency meeting

Request to speak at confer­ence in BMSC, 10 Sept., on 'Youth in the National Struggle'. Agenda attachedAsks what to do with members contributions

P.D.Roux for N.A.Mitchell,Sec, Confirming plan for ABX to JJCEA, Joburg address Joint Council 11

Sept on 'The ANC'

Gi thebe,Sec.,ANC, Orlando

Complaint re housing shortag< and evictions of Africans in urban areas.Seeks interview

" D.W.Bopape,Prov.Sec.,ANC Tvl Requests ABX to open Prov.Conference in Orlando,2 Oct.

Circular by A.B.X. (chair), D.W.Bopape Reports meetings, inflov (sec.), National Anti-Pass Working of signed forms,x'kei Cttee, Joburg Bunga resolution againsi

passesFrom N.B.Tantsi, Liberty Printing Reports Atlantic Charter &

Co.,Asiatic Bazaar,Pretoria Bill of Rights ready next week.

Jordan K.Ngubane,Inkundla, Verulam

Worried over Head Office silence re Natal reaction to National Executive decisions. Natal ANC helped when ADP was a nuisance; anxious 'to see real peace between cham­pion's and Mtimkulu's fac­tions'. Please explain your actions

440909 From E.P.Mafethe,Asst.Sec., Nat.Aiti-Pass Council Meeting on 13th

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Circular by H.E.Wraige,Chairman, Encloses programme & plan of Campaign for Rt & Justice,Joburg action

Circular by Brakpan Residents' Assoc. Reply to statement byFinance & G.P. Cttee re Housing, Advisory Board, Transport, Bopape's dis­missal, Dr Language

From Liberty Printing Co, Asiatic Agenda Bazaar, Pretoria

" Inspector, Kethal (tel.) Asks if ABX can lecture atSprings course

" Selby Ngcobo, Durban (tel.) Wants accommodation forsocial welfare conference

Circular from G.Kakabeni (pres.), Dissociating CN-ETU from AND.Gosani (sec.) ffiCN-ETU (Tvl)

From P.Mkwebane, Ascent Sta.

All embracing Non-European Conference', Trades Hall, 25 Sept, convened by Joburg Progressive Gp of N-E Trade Unions. Affiliated Trade Unions advised not to take partAsking ABX to send ANC offi­cers to Vrede location on 1 Oct

To Rev. A.S.Mtimkulu, Actg .Pres.Appreciates Natal Exec'sANC (Natal) decision to send Mtimkulu to

relational HQ. Calls on Mtim- kuluto meet Natal ANC exec and then Natal ANC itself. There is no plan to set up 2 parallel bodies in Natal: Natal elections will decide on one body; but Natal must come out of isolation. Sends copy of letter to Champion, and is willing to mediate

Application form for shares inAlexandra Land,industrial & In­vestment Co.,Ltd.

441002 Evidence by ANC (Tvl) to F.C.Sturrock Against increased railfares

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Annual Report, BWT

From 5 Trade Unions renting ANC offices

Request for reduced rental

T8 J.J.Kruger, Controller of Paper Reiterates request fornewsprint for paper

Self Mampuru, Joburg

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ABX states he is leading a Rail fares deputation at request of ANC, LABC, Pim- ville Residents'Assoc. Wants Mampuru's local cttee to join Congress deputationAnnounces D.L.Smit guest of honour on 27 Oct. Invites XumasWants to meet ABX & others re Major Trigger, 22 Oct.

Intends to give up political work: has fallen foul of pass laws - has paid a total of £26 in fines etc. and is very angry

To Prime Minister, Pretoria (tel.) Africans shocked atReitz's death. Tribute

From Private Sec.,Prime Minister rhanks for 441020aMinutes, JHSSWCircular by D.W.Bopape,Sec.,National Petition to be presented

From Sen. H.M.Basner, Joburg

" E.P.Moletele, Bloemfontein

Anti-Pass Council

To A.W.G.Champion, Durban

" D.L.Smit, SNA, Pretoria

To P.E.Tsele,A.N.T.Segwai,E.G.Mokoena,AM M'belle, C.F:Phoffu (writers of 441012)

From Leo, Kroonstad (tel.)" Leo, Ladyfrere (tel.)" J.D.Rheinallt Jones, SAIRR

Jan.1945, to Parlt not Smuts.

Acks 'courtesies shown to my party', his work for Natal.

Appeals over J.J.Kruger's head for newsprint, 'as sug­gested in our conversation'

ANC unable to reduce rent

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J.A.Calata, Cradock

Meaker, v.d.Spuy & Knopf, Umtata

Richard ^dimande, Sec.,ANC (Cape xown branch)

Wants Seme to meet him

Missed trainRegrets SAIRR couldnt attend meeting re banning of some meetings, incl. ANC; wants to know which meetings were banned.^sks about notice for the Kimberley conference; enclo­ses printing account Demand for payment of accout in 441102

Resolution asking Executive to propose 16 Dec, as Day0 j- Pr<K\f t r ,

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Circular by D,W.Bopape,Sec.,ANC (Tvl)

To I.Leg Chili, Pietersburg From J.A.Calata, Cradock

E.R.Mathabe, Treas.,Senator Basner Defence Fund Cttee, Joburg

J.A.Calata, Cradock

A.W.Blaxall, '•'hair, Deaf 8c Dumb Assoc.

Announcing ANC conference to meet at Kimberley,14-17 Dec.

Asks about Molepo's caseAsks for rough conference agenda. Ex-Pres. Gumede 'has sent in a stiff motion on the Union native policy', Regrets learning of burning of Bantu WorldReports decision of African TU'sAdvisory Boards etc. to appeal for funds to help Basner's defence in action by Manager of Union Gold- fields Mine police for de­famationEncloses 441107a. Asks ABX to shake up Treasurer

Invitation to speak

D.M., Verulam Press (Inkundla) Re reprint of Anti-Passpeem by Mr Mbunjana, in issue of 31 Oct. Offers gift of 500

Michael Scott,Sec.,Campaign for Sophiatown riots, night "ight & Justice [to Min. of of 5 Nov.; explains whatJustice - see 44lll6c] happened on this occasion

as a witness. Burning of Bantu World

From E.Wolkin, Sec.,The People's Food Council, Joburg

Circular by Campaign for Right & Justice (undated)

From Michael Scott,Sec.,Campaign for Right & Justice, Joburg

[J,J.Kruger],Controller of Paper, Pretoria

Michael Scott,Campaign for Right & Justice, Joburg

Motsemme,Durban (tel.)

Moses Kotane, Cape Town

Conference postponed to 30th Nov.Advertising meeting on Food Sc Health services, 16 Nov., to be addressed by HM Basner, Dr J.Gillman, P.Mosaka,D. Tloome.

Enclosing c o v y of letter to Min. of Justice re Sophia­town riots (441115).Invites ABX to accompany deputation

Still refusing permission to receive newsprint, and inviting resubmission in 6 months

Min. of Justice will receive deputation re Sophiatown riot

Asks about press advertise­ment for Kimberley confeimce

Pleased about printing of Atlantic Charter pamphlet. Wants Anti-Pass and Post-War programme on Conference aggnte.

Rtith Saffery, Convenor Legal Invites his intervention Aid Dept to Min.ofTrans £e increased t r a m and, DUS I 3-T G sport

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From H.L.Kubhaka,Chair,Sophiatown &Martindale & Newclare Land-ovmer Assoc.

Agrees to ANC bringing property-owners togetba to resist City Council proposal to expropriate Western Areas, and race conflict of 5 Nov.'44

Ruth Saffery, Convenor,Legal Action Dept., Campaign for Right & Justice, JoburgA.S.Mtimkulu, Durban

J.A.Calata, Cradock

Circular by Ruth Hayman, Campaign for Right & Justice, Joburg

By SATLC, Printed pamphletFinancial Statement, ANCCircular by M.Harmel, Sec.,CPSA,

Joburg District Cttee

Reports writing to Min. of Transport urging inter­vention (see 441124b)Reports investigations into Natal ANC problems and plan to bring a draft constitu­tion for ratification to Kimberley conference. Wants copy of Bill of RightsSends circular of Dr Cool's; R.Moses worried about its effect in W.Province; but am inclined to think it will do ANC good - Gool's trick suggests he's beaten. Reports recent concert in Grahamstown. Proposals for conference. Says Mrs Ballin­ger dissociates herself fron Basner 8c Mosaka, remains on side of ANCConference on 10 Dec.

"The Workers Charter"

Protest against developments in Greece; public meeting called for 15 Dec.

From S.Mac Lepolesa,ANC (OFS), Bloemfontein

Unable to attend conference; must go to Basutoland to recover stolen roofing material. Wants to get Mapi- kela reappointed Prov.Bres., as Moikangoa has wrecked oui work. Membership figures.

D.Dan Dladla, Krugersdorp Membership contributions

Gaur Radebe,chief Leader, Invitation to funeral of Alexandra Emergency Transport2 victims who fell off a Cttee lorry

By A.B.X. Presidential Address, ANC conference, Kimberley

Report of Natiional Exec. Cttee,ANCFrom Henry Cooper,Private Sec.,

Prime Minister (copy), to Senior Vice-President,AP0, Kliptown

Says Prime Minister has received letter of 12 Dec., has read memo carefully, and deputation unnecessary. Prime Minister sees no chain of extending Coloured vote to northern provinces; and pay of Coloured troops abov< normal civilian rates, etc.

441220

441223

441231a

441231b

441231c

From [H.J.O.?] Bell, Harrison,Natal Criticizes inadequate nativerepresentation, proposes a scheme for better represent? tion via tribal,general & national council, the last choosing members of Senate and Assembly

" Michael Scott,Sec.,Campaign for Encloses petition reRight & Justice Alexandra Transport disput<

Report & balance sheet, Tvl Society for Care of Non-European Blind

Joburg City Council Agenda: Proposed Freehold Townships on farms Zuur- bekom & Syferfontein

Constitution, ANC Youth Learrue

44l231d Summary, Native Laws Amdt Bill,1944

Collection Number: AD843

XUMA, A.B., Papers

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