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For several months the CDCAAR has been
planning a reception in honor of the re-
lease of Nelson Mandela. In keeping with
his demand for continued sanctions against
the white minority regime until apartheid
is ended and there is one man, one vote in
South Africa, this reception will also be a
renewed and urgent call for sanctions.
Several celebrities and politicians have
pledged their support and will be in attend-
ance. Resolutions are being prepared for
introduction in local government bodies.
We need to make this the strongest
call for sanctions ever. The South
African regime is calling for sanctions
to be ended. The Bush administration
is talking about lifting sanctions to
encourage “reforms.”
Nelson Mandela, and the people of
South Africa are calling for sanctions
to continue and be intensified.
Take a stand for real democracy in South
Africa. Your attendance at this reception
and your support of sanctions will be a
real "welcome" for Nelson Mandela.
Capital District Coalition Non: Profit
Against Apartheid and Racism Organization
Project of the Social Justice Center PAID ~
33 Central Avenue PERMIT NO. 809
Albany, New York 12210 ] Albany, NY
Two important dates:
Wednesday, June 2?, 1990 - Reception
Thursday, June 28, 1990 - Regular Monthly Meeting
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Many feel that the fight against apartheid has been won because
there have been some positive moves by the apartheid regime in
South Africa. Black African leaders are urging that the United States
and other western countries maintain sanctions at this critical
juncture in history. Until all the pillars of apartheid are dismantied
and apartheid is replaced by democratic majority rule in 4 unitary,
nonracial state, sanctions are necessary. The demand is for one
person, one vote on 4 common voters roll in a unified nonracial state.
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Against Apartheid
and Racism
Box 3002 - Pine Hills Station
Albany, New York 12202
A Project of the Social Justice Center
September 1990 Newsletter
NEXT GENERAL MEETING OF CBCAAR
THURS. SEPT. 27, 1990 AT 7:00 P.M.
ALBANY PUBLIC LiBBaRY
Washington Avenue, Hibang, New York
Fall Planning Meeting
Summer Work Assessmen
South Africa Update 7
Enclosed in this newsletter you will find
an article on what is really happening in
Netal. Your understanding ef this issue
is very important since the U.S. press is
generally pertraying the wielence as
tribal er “bieck on bieck” in an attempt
te cover up the reality of the collekeration
between the BeKlerk goverament and :
Chief Buthelezi of the KweZulu “homeland.’ ee
JUSTICE... AND INJUSTICE
ON THE LOCAL SCENE
Center for Lew aad Justice formed
Dr. Alice Green, long-time leader in the struggle against police misconduct and
racism, has opened the Center for Law and Justice, Inc. The Center has as its chief
goal to diminish the undue governmental reliance on imaprisonment as a means of
social control of people of color and the poor. The Coalition greets the opening of the
Center for Law and Justice with enthusiasm and with best wishes for its success. The
Police Abuse/Racist Violence Committee of the Coalition will work closely with Dr.
vreen end the Center and Will do everytbing possible to hlep the Center achieve its
goals, Volunteers are needed in the areas of administrative assistance, police abuse
complaint intake, computer programming. data entry. research. court monitoring
and in the eres of anti-death penalty work. For information, contact the Center at
427-4361 or Merton Simpson. chair. CDCAAR's Police Abuse /Racist Violence Committee
Stop Police Herassment of Activists
On August 14, 1990, Donna DeMaria was errested, charged with a felony and is
now out on $10,000 bail. Donna has been ao leading Albany activist for many years
he for the past two years has been an advocate of the homeless in Albany. she has a
istory of disagreement with policies and activities of the Albany Police Department,
including her consistent challenging of their treatment of the homeless.
A brief background on this most recent harassment of Donna: A man named
prainey Lord told the police that Donna had threatened over the phone to have him
2 aten up if he didn't testify against the police in an upcoming trial.” Donna had
: en supporting his girlfriend. Christina Smith. in trying to stop his continual
Nepegges. of her. As soon as Donna brought up the abuse to Michael, he turned against
= hay pon the truth and blaming Donna for situations she had nothing to do with.
pet Ab prog had been arrested for coming to the aid of the couple when Micheel
hires st eee oo peed and sterted manhandiing them. She should never
him Ww tasetveee pan she never threatened Michael, nor did she ever ask
The police and Judge Larry Rosen, Alban
; y Police Court, arrested and charged
wee with no evidence other than the statement of a disturbed man with a rages
Of instebility and violence. There wes no support from other witnesses or
bhi eg a-p of his story.
¢ of this writing. the case is scheduled to go bef
} ore t . To sta
ps ce on the case. call the Social Justice phere owen Meet 3
onstrations in support of Donna are being arranged. You can also help by
Aieeny ns ro by ay llr al Aaa pea Court, Morton Ave. and Broad Street.
hth cae Oller support for Donna, as well as for any
individual who has the courege to challenge the abuses of the police and the judicial
Thanks...
Micheel Bellard - whose contribution of computerized mailing
labels each month makes the mailing 4 possibility.
Reli Varma - whose careful and conscientious attention to detail as
the Treasurer of COCARR is invaluable.
Celia-Bess Cetter - who used her wonderful artistic talents to
create a new Coalition banner - too slick to duplicate here. ie aiso
thank her mother who we understand heiped in the venture. The first
unfurling took place at the Weicome Neilson Mandela event at Yankee
Stadium - a suitable coming out!
NEW PUBLICATIONS
SOUNBS OF THE BRUM ’
SOUNBS OF THE BRUM 1S AN ANTHOLOGY OF
AFRICAN AMERICAN POETRY FROM CAPITAL a 8 &
DISTRICT POETS, PUBLISHED BY THE AFRICAN
AMERICAN WRITERS COLLECTIVE, A CONSORTIUM
OF CAPITAL DISTRICT AFRICAN AMERICAN WAITERS
WHO ARE TRYING TO ENHANCE THE APPRECIATION
OF BLACK LITERATURE IN ALBANY. THE FIAST
VOLUME APPEARED IN THE SUMMER OF 1990. FOR
MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT BRIAN ANSARI,
EDITOR AND PUBLISHER, SOUNDS OF THE BAUM,
AFRICAN AMERICAN WAITERS COLLECTIVE, 65
FIAST ST., ALBANY, NEW YORK 12210.
SFRICH NEWS BRIEFS
THE WESTCHESTER COMMITTEE ON AFRICA OF THE WESTCHESTER PEOPLE'S ACTION
COALITION (WESTPAC), 255 GROVE STREET, WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK 10601, 1S NOW
PUBLISHING fi NEWSLETTER WHICH REPRINTS DIRECTLY QUOTED PRESS CLIPPINGS FROM
ANC NEWS BRIEFINGS. THE NEWS BEING REPRINTED 1S EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE FOR
THOSE WORKING ON ISSUES OF SOUTHERN AFRICA AND IT 1S NEWS NOT GENERALLY
AVAILABLE IN THE U.S, PRESS.
Emergency Committee to End U.S. Intervention in the Middle East
formed locally to create a visible, broad based grass roots opposition to the current
deployment of US. forces in the Middle East.
The orgenization favors multi-lateral and Middle Eastern-led non-militery
approaches to resolving the present crisis. One of the organizer's, David Aube.said,
"We'd like to see US. resources to fund human needs and develop safe renewable
energy instead of whipping up anti-Arab racism and war hysteria as the pretext
for a military buildup.” The group held a relly at the Vashington Ave. Armory in
Albany on Sept. 10th. Regular meetings plenned-your help needed. Call 434-4037.
On Wednesday, June 27, 1990, the Capital
District Coalition Against Apartheid and
Racism sponsored areception for the African
National Congress launching 4 renewed
sanctions catapaign. This was part of 4
national “Vote Democracy-Vote Sanctions
camapaign of Africa Fund calling for continued
and intensified sanctions against the South
African apartheid regime. The event took
place at the Legislative Office Building in Albany
and was cosponsored by the Black and Puerto
Rican Caucus and State Assemblyman Roger L
Green. Assemblyman Green and Assemblyman
and Chair of the Caucus, Al Vann gave intro-
ductory welcomes to the audience of over 200
P The actor Ossie Davis, gave the keynote speech
1 In a wonderful and inspiring way this cultural
warrior, who has spent a lifetime dedicated to
the struggle for justice, called on all present to
commit themselves to continue the work against
apartheid in South Africa and injustice in the US$
Pulitzer Prize winning author, Villiam Kennedy ies
read South African poetry. Alice Green, of the Center| iy
for Law and Justice made the connections between
south African racism US. racism. Zaida Kajee,
student and member of CDCAAR spoke of the current
situation in South Africa.
Yera Michelson and Merton Simpson, co-chairs
of the Coalition presented a huge sanctions ballot
containing several hundred signatures to Victor °
Mashabela, a representative of the African National ©
Congress. The event was hosted by Pat Trowers-
Johnson of CDCAAR.
CDCAAR Sanctions Reception Committee
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Aithough there were no reguiar membership meetings in July and
August, the work of the Coalition continued unabated. On dune the
Ist Coalition sent a bus (organized with great efficiency by Mike
Riddick) te New York City fer the Mandela rally at Yankee
Stadium. This was an almost unbelievable occasion for many who
have been working in the anti-apartheid movement for years, often
attending rallies where one of the most frequently heard chants was
“Free Nelson Mandela.” To see Mandela and hear the strength and
inspiration of his message ~ amMaNnoLa.
The Coalition teble at the Blacks Arts Festival on July 22nd
was very active. Petitions to stop U.S. government funding of the
UNITA bandits in Angola, led by Jonas Savimbi, and for the U.S. to grant
diplomatic recognition to the legitimate government of Angola were
widely circulated. {Note: the only two countries in the world that
have not recognized Angola are the U.S. and South Africa - speaks for
itself!) Theusands of Festival participants woeted for sanctions
against Seuth Africa. The VOTE sanctions and democracy for the
people of South Africa is 4 national campaign of the AFRICA FUND.
_ (Note: the Vote campaign is continuing through 1990. On September
i2th, a distinguished delegation of religious, civil rights, trade union
and political leaders and prominent entertainers delivered thousands
of ballots to Congress. in the Capital District we have been very
active in the VOTE campaign. The VOTE ballot has been included In
serveral of our mailings. We will continue the call to keep the
pressure on.)
Which brings us to our biggest event of the summer months, @
Reception fer the ANC, where a representative of the ANC
was presented with a huge DOTE sanctions ballot centaining
several hundred signatures. The reception was held on June 27th
at the Legisiative Office Bullding in Aibany and was co-sponsored by
New York State Assembiyman Roger L. Green and the Black and Puerto
Rican Caucus. A very dedicated sanctions committee of CDCAAR
worked on this event for months. Committee members were: Mabel
Leon, Deborah Maxwell, Nathi Ngcobo, Cella-Bess Cotton, Naomi Jaffe
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suzy Persutti, Nii Narty, Sandra Lamm, Deborah Williams Muhammed,
Ethel David, Pat Trowers-Johnson, Ericka Wienman, tris Berger,
michael Earhart, Haziine Eytina, Zaida Kajee, Varsha Saxena, vera
Michelson, Eileen Kawola. Mere details ehout this
event in this newsletter.
On August 9th, Eileen Kawole, COCAAR Newsletter Editor attended
the Internetional Bag of Solidarity with the Struggle of
Women in South Africae end Nemibia at the United Nations in New
York. The day of solidarity is organized by the Special Committee
Against Apartheid of the U.N. to call for continued international
support and solidarity for the women in their just struggle for
liberation in Southern Africa.
Both Coalition co-chairs took part in seminars at the Berkshire
Forum in Stephentown, N.Y. From June 22 to 24, Merton Simpson
participated in Communist Parties at the Cressreeds and from
July 2? to July 29, Vera Michelson took part in Seuth africa: the
Continuing Struggie.
' @ delegation from the Albany Public School Teachers Association
attended the American Federation of Teachers Convention in July in
Boston. Bill Ritchie, a member of the CDCAAR Steering Committee,
introduced e resolution which strengthened considerably the AFT
position on sanctions. The AFT resolution which was passed at the
convention now means that the AFT is “vigorously supporting passage
of HR 21 and $ 507, the Dellums Simon Comprehensive Sanctions Bill."
This bill calls for the continuation and intensification of the 1986 Anti-
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It has been called many things: ‘black on black violence,””
“ethnic conflict,”’ ‘racial violence.” It is the nightmare that
most South Africans and people of conscience the world over
hoped could be avoided in the course of the exorcism of the
beast we call ‘‘apartheid.”’ That nightmare is now reality and
consititutes the daily horror for people living in Natal, South
Africa.
Over the past three years, violence in the Natal province of
South Africa has reached unimaginable levels. The media
throughout the world call this spiral of conflict “black on
black’’ violence because it has not fully understood what is
happening. .
It goes back to the South African government’s policy of
apartheid. When the government handed over large portions
of Natal to Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi in 1970, in order to
create a Zulu bantustan there, they did so knowing it would
create division among the people. That was precisely the mo-
tive behind the homelands policy: divide and rule, one of the
cornerstones of apartheid. Buthelezi, in accepting the govern-
ment’s action, effectively put himself on the side of the South
African government. He became the chief minister of this
Bantustan called ‘*KwaZulu,”’ one of ten small, barren and
scattered territories which the South African government
created as part of their “master plan’’ to deprive blacks of
Buthelezi
leader of the Zulu people.
He then went ahead with his own program of attempting to
ensure ‘’control’’. of major parts of Natal through enforced
KwaZulu do not have a choice. Threats of loss of jobs, homes
goal of **securing’”
land was ‘“‘under Inkatha controt.”’ People in the areas were
often forcibly dealt with and were not free to support the
political or ideological group of their own choosing. People
began to defend themselves against attacks by Inkatha because
they were not willing to go along with the “master plan.”
These people were mainly supporters of the UDF or COS-
ATU. (UDF stands for United Democratic Front, and is an
umbrella organization, launched in 1983 to provide a peaceful,
non-racial democratic grassroots alternative for people since
the African National Congress was banned at the time. COS-
ATU, the Congress of South African Trade Unions, is the
largest trade union umbrella in South Africa. It subscribes to
the non-racial democratic values of the Freedom Charter, as
do the ANC and the UDF.)
Inkatha is known to be violent. They have weapons and
have always had them. In earlier times, these weapons were
traditional in nature, including spears, knives, pangas and
‘‘knobkierries”’ (a solid wood baton with a rounded bow! shape
on one end). They are now armed with guns. During the
course of this conflict, Buthelezi demanded that the South
African government let him take control of the KwaZulu pol-
ice force, as was the norm in other bantustans. The govern:
ment agreed, which enabled Buthelezi to assert control overt
the area and its affairs. Although KwaZulu receives 14% of
its annual budget from the government of South Africa, the
government has turned a blind eye on the violence and has
not ‘‘interfered’’ with the activities of the KwaZulu police
force. The KwaZulu police force is known to be fully inte-
grated into Inkatha, with the President of Inkatha also holding
the position of chief of the police. It follows then that the
KwaZulu police cannot be impartial in this conflict. ¥
So it is that the conflict in Natal proceeded. Clashes between
Inkatha and UDF/COSATU became commonplace, and the
engaged in a ‘peace process’’ for over two years. At each
point when a solution seemed in sight, something would occur
that would scuttle it, Here again the evidence suggests that
inkatha was not committed to the peace process. Meanwhile
the violence continued, with stories emerging of killings, then
revenge killings, and more killings. Frequently the police,
including the South African police, have merely stood by and
watched the attacks by Inkatha on defenseless people.
This violence entered a new and more serious phase in
only a couple of weeks after a rally in the same venue to
welcome Nelson Mandela. The Mandela rally was a roaring
success with over 60,000 people in attendance, and the Inkatha
rally that day was poorly attended—the estimates indicate only
5000 people. Clashes broke out between the people on the
buses going home and the people in the areas through which
they are travelling. This had happened before. Some refugee
youths who were chased from their homes in 1987 by Inkatha
are known to stone the buses passing through their area.
On Tuesday morning, Inkatha went on the rampage. The
attacks involved groups of several thousand men, armed with
firearms and large supplies of ammunition. They moved about
in buses, trucks and smailer vehicles. Some villages were
attacked from several sides simultaneously. At the end of the
day there were at least 8 dead, 130 wounded, 20 houses des-
troyed and 900 refugees.
The next day the process was repeated, An Inkatha force,
estimated to be 12,000 strong attacked the same places as the
previous day. At the end of the day there are 35 dead, 54
wounded, 140 houses destroyed and 3100 refugees.
Thursday, March 29th, a 24-hour moitoring center was set
up by an ad hoc crisis committee in Pietermaritzburg to record
the details of what was happening. Other settlements and towns
were attacked and at the end of the day there were 14 dead,
25 homes destroyed and 7600 refugees.
By Friday, March 30th, there were 11,500 refugees, and
the situation was desperate. The refugees were being housed
in churches, schools, and in whatever shelters the churches
could find. A delegation of the South African Council of
Churches toured the affected areas and declared it a disaster
area, An international appeal was mounted to raise funding to
assist the local councils of churches in their work with the
refugees.
To this day, the spiral of violence continues. The churches
have tried everything that they can, and yet peace seems un-
attainable. So far, 3,300 people have been killed, over 1000
in 1990 alone. There are 60,000 people homeless as a result
of the war, 30,000 of whom are new refugees since the be-
ginning of 1990.
What conclusions can we draw from all this?
* The police have not seriously tried to stop the fighting.
After three years of experience in ‘‘policing’’ Natal, the
South African police still have failed to bring the situation
under control. They have failed to protect the people and
have clearly sided with Inkatha. ;
* The attack by Inkatha in March must be seen in the context
of growing support inside South Africa for Nelson Man-
dela and the African National Congress. Since its unban-
ning, the ANC has been campaigning in the townships
and rural areas and is known to have widespread support.
Some people feel that the lack of support for the KwaZulu
bantustan, which was demonstrated at the rally, sparked
this latest round of violence.
* Only a few people are actually responsible for this viol-
ence. A number of sources have confirmed that the In-
katha Warlords, who are clearly identifiable in the
community, are the ones who give the orders. According
to some sources, there are as few as 20 Warlords respon-
sible for all of the killing.
* The media have contributed to the lack of concern and
understanding both in South Africa and in the international
community by calling this ‘black on black’’ violence and
by refusing to cover the story in-depth and analyze the
root causes of the conflict.
* And, then, there is the racism which hes so often been
present in the complicity, silence and complacency of the
international response. Why is it that the internatioual
community is largely ignoring this violence when the rate
of death is higher than that of both Lebanon and Northern
Ireland? What would be the response of the international
community if 3,300 white lives had been lost in ‘white
on white’’ or ‘‘black on white" violence in South Africa?
What is being done to attempt to stop the carnage? What
can we in the international community do?
The violence in Natal has become a national issue which
must be put on the agenda of all who are working to resolve
the general political crisis in South Africa. It is increasingly
clear that de Klerk does have the power to intervene in this
violence and bring a halt to it. The people in Natal working
for a resolution of the conflict have launched a campaign mak-
ing the following demands of the South African government
and the international community:
1. Disband the KwaZulu police force entirely. This would
imply the removal of Buthelezi as Chief of Police.
4. Call for a Commission of Inquiry into the violence in
Natal. &
3. Arrest all Warlords, hold them without bail and try them
for their crimes, regardless of political affiliation. -:
4. Inform Mr. de Klerk in the strongest possible way that
the responsibility lies with him for peace in Natal. Pres-
sure must be put on him in this regard by the interna-
tional community, f
Note: Our mission personnel in this area are Tod and Ana
Gobledale and two theological fellows, Linda Noonan and
Kirsten Peachey. All are fine. Linda and Kirsten are at Federal
Theological Seminary, which is in the area of conflict, and
they have been helping to minister to the refugees along with
other concerned church personnel. Ana and Tod are somewhat
north of the area of greatest conflict, although they are cer-
tainly affected by some of the issues raised in this Issue Per-
spective. The UCBWM has also sent $15,000 of OGHS
emergency funds through Church World Service to assist the
South African Council of Churches with the Natal refugees.
whole Eerth Neweletter: June 1990
Diene M1. Scott, Progrem Assistent tor Africe
United Charch Boeré tor World Ministries
475 Riverside Drive 16th Floor
Wew York, Mew York 10115
Sources aveilabdle upon request.
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The struggle continues...
Permanent Mission of the Republic of Namibia
To The United Nations
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Telephone: (212) 567-2460, Telex: 997249, Fax: (212) 986-9736
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of September I, 1990. The new address is as follows:
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New York, N.Y. 10016
in last month's newsletter we announced the formation of the Center
for Law & Justice, Inc. by Dr. Alice Green. Below iz a more detailed
description of the Center:
Center for Law & Justice, Inc.
Pine West Piaza Building 2
Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, New York 12205
(518) 427-8361
Alice Green, Ph.D.
The Center for Law @ Justice
The Center for Law and Justice, Inc. is a private, not-for -
profit tax exempt organization. Funding will come from public and
private sources including donations and grants.
The Center is a civil rights end civil liberties organization
whose primary mission is to provide advocacy and research
information in an effort to shape public policy in the area of
criminal justice. Furthermore, the center is concerned with
promoting feirness, justice, and accountability within the syster.
Its chief goal is to diminish the undue governmental reliance upon
—o as @ means of social control of people of color and
poor.
To accomplish its mission and goal, the Center will:
‘Monitor local amd state activities of major criminal jusice
agencies, programs, and legislation and make recommendations
for change.
*Provide criminal justice advocacy to the poor and people of
color.
*Provide research information and statistics in the treatment
poner oral aati of people of color in the criminal justice
systen.
*Sponsor community symposiums, forums, and programs to edu-
cate and explore ways to senvees peeve of color s0 that
they can improve the quality of
The Capital District Coalition Ageiast Apartheid ani Reciom has @ subcommitwes
the izewes of police abuse and racist violeece. We are working
with the Center for Lew & Justice w coordinate the anti-police abuse campaign
end @ combat the bies that minorities are subjected w by the Criminal Justice
If YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK VITH THE SUBCOMMITTEE. PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM ON
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ir own lives. Pf!
hat about
the violence
in South Africa? —
in recent months there has been Gn escalation of violence in South
Africae. This violence is often attributed to “tribal” differences
between the inkethe movement of Chief Gatshea Buthelezei which is
made up of Zulu people and the African National Congress which
counts many Khosa people in its leadership. The mainstream U.S.
medie has been quick to label the violence as “tribal” or “Black on
Black" struggles offering little or no analysis of what is really going
on. Be need te reed between the lines. There are many forces,
both in South Africa and in the U.S., who would like to see a lessening
of the role of the ANC in the negotiations for o New South Africa. Be
arge gee te read the fellewiag press release, issued en
September 13, 1998, by the @fricen Natiesal Coagress fer a
clearer pictere ef what is reallg beokiad the vieieace.
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS
d Ave., Suite 605, N.Y., N.Y. 10017
Observer Mission to the United Nations
Since the Sebokeng massacre of 22nd. Ttuly,.. 1990, an
unprecedented wave of violence has swept across the face of the
Transvaal. Despite numerous attempts to end it, undertaken by
community leaders, the regional leadership of the African
Natiional Congress (ANC) and the intervention of the ANC's leaders,
it has not abated and seems set to continue unchecked unless taken
in hand.
During the night commencing 3rd September, a brutal pre-dawn
raid was launched on the inhabitants of the hostels in Sebokeng.
During the course of that incident it emerged that no less than
four white persons, their faces concealed by balaclava helmets,
participated in the carnage that followed.
After the residents of Sebokeng had surrounded the hostels,
trapping the raiders inside, South African Defence Force (SADF)
units were called in by the police. In an unprovoked attack they
opened fire on the crowd, killing 11 people. In the ensuing
confusion, the pre-dawn raiders, including the four whites, were
taken out of the hostels and bussed out of the area, still fully
armed, reportedly in police casspirs.
Among those arrested and detained by the police, after been
identified by a number of residents and hostel dwellers, was one
Mr. Themba Khoza, leader of the Inkatha Youth Brigade in the
Transvaal. Mr. Khoza had already been named as implicated in a
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number of incidents of violence in the Transvaal. Sebokeng was the
first time he was caught, practically red-handed, ferrying firearms
to Inkatha supporters. Various eye-witnesses saw Mr. Khoza
shooting some of the victims of their attack.
.sOn..24th Augast, 1990, The. Weekly Mail .carried a lengthy
account. by a "frightened hostel dweller" who had been coerced into
joining Inkatha and forced to commit acts of violence against other
hostel dwellers and township residents. It was clear from this
report shat: the ‘violance wag-mot a spontaneous eruption but rather
a well orchestrated plan, conceived by some diabolical agency with
a view to. spreading death and.mayhem. The Weekly Mail's informant
unequivecakly: :atated that the police
night. ' ‘ at
On 26th July, 1990, three days before the official launch of
the South African Communist Party (SACP), an Inkatha leader
addressed meetings in Jabulani Hostels inciting the audience to
launch attacks on persons displaying the insignia of the SACP.
These activities and the name of the speaker were brought to the
notice of the police. On the weekend of 28th July, a number of
crudely forged leaflets, ostensibly issued by the ANC, were
ditributed in Soweto and other townships. Their intension was to
create a climate of fear and apprehension among the Zulu-speaking
population of the township, especially the migrant workers, by
giving the impression that the ANC, the Congress of South African
Trade Unions (COSATU), the South African Youth Congress (SAYCO)
and the Unided Democratic Front (UDF) intended attacking them and
driving them out of the hostels. These too were brought to the
attention of the authorities and the media. A similar leaflet
appeared in townships of the East Rand during the week of August
26th.
The mounting evidence and the avalanche of allegations of
police and other security personell involvement with the vigilantes
_of Inkatha convinces us that we are confronting a phenomenon which
We witnessed
has become quite familiar in the Frontline States.
trained and
it when the bandit gang of RENAMO, established,
provisioned by the illegal Smith regime of former Rhodesia, first
went into action. It is a matter of record that sirice 1979 .the
South African government has taken over that function.
The intention of the campaign of violence is quiet clear. Its
purpose is:
To incite violence among the different sections of the African
population and thus distract their attention from the root
causes of poverty, hunger, low wages and economic exploitation
in this country.
are -invelved «in both...
organiging:and .transpaqrting the attackers from plaqe,to .place at.»
To destroy the ANC and other democratic formations in the
townships by the piecemeal murder of their personnel and
supporters;
insecurity and terror amang the
To build a psychosis of fear,
amenable to a regime of martial
people so as to make them more
lawt
process of peaceful transition presently
To derail the
underway.
The fact of the matter is that whiie the ANC has sincerely
been talking peace with the gorvernment, war has been declared on
the ANC, its allies and the other democratic formations of our
people.
The South African government has been called upon to put an
end to this violence by every quarter of public opinion in this
country. And yet:
It has failed to act against the perpetrators of the massacre
of July 22nd in Sebokeng
It has failed to take action against those individuals who
have delibarately stirred up the yiolence in the Trandvaal.
It has failed to take the appropriet steps to uncover those
in its security forces, including the police, who are
implicated in these acts of terror and violence.
The National Working Committee of the ANC, after lengthy
deliberations, has decided to convene an emergency meeting of the
National Executive Committee which will specifically focus on the
violence which has now become endemic, reveiw the prevailing
situation in our country, and our strategic and tactical options
in the light of the current circumstances. The National Executive
Committee meeting is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, September
18th, 1990 in Johannesburg.
P.O. Box
Issued by: The Department of Information and Publicity,
61884, Marshalltown 2307, Johannesburg.
Yeis press release raepriated end distribated by
Capital District Coalition geinst Gpertheld ang Racisa
@ preject ef the Sectel Justice Center of @iveng, N.7.
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Capital District Coalition Against Apartheid and Racism
Police Abuse /Racist Violence Subcommittee
I am interested in working with the Police Abuse and Racist Violence
Subcommittee of the CDCAAR in conjunction with the Center for Law &
Justice. I am interested in work in the following areas:
_. Police Abuse complaint intake
~—m Administrative
— Computer Programming
—. Computer Data Entry
—. Research Projects
— Anti-death penaity work
_—. court monitoring Rensselaer and Albany
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Please send this form to:
CDCAAR, Police Abuse /Racist Violence Committee
c/o Merton Simpson
439 Livingston Ave., Apt. *2
Albany. N.Y. 12206
mR aruanan aay earner or questions, pleese call Merton Simpson c/o Alice Green.
Update on Donne DeMaria and the Aideny Police...
in last month's newsletter we reported about the trumped up charges against
community activist, Bonne DeMario. Justice wes served when the flmany Country
Grand Jury refused to indict Bonne. Community protests and letters te tocal
newspapers showed the extent of support for Donne. Congratulations te Donne anc
to the community which responded to the police department's nonsense - but
chilling - charges.
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November 1990
é NEXT GENERAL CD-CAAR
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
4 THURSDAY, NOY. 29, 1990
7:00 P.M. ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY
NOTE ‘MEETING IS THE 5TH THURS. INSTEAD OF THE 4TH
THURS. DUE TO THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
ALSO NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO GENERAL
MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN DECEMBER DUE TO
THE HOLIDAYS, NEXT GENERAL MEETING WILL
BE ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1991
Speaking of 1991, in September of 1991, CD-CAAR will cele-
brate its tenth year anniversary!!! We are in the beginning stages of
planning for this very special event. We want 0 make ita meaningful and
big occasion. We will be asking for your help in the near future - start form-
wating your ideas now
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Inside this newsletter you will find a flyer about
the next CD-CAAR special occasion - A Party!
CD-CAAR Meets With US Representative Michael McNulty
Mark Mishier
Four CD-CAAR members - CoChair Merton Simpson, Mabel Leon, Zaid
Kajee and Mark Mishler - met with Congressperson Mike McNulty recently
to discuss issues related to Southern Africa. This was the second meeting
between the Coalition and McNulty. We presented the Congressperson with
recent educational materia) in South Africa and discussed the situation in
Angola as well as Inkatha-inspired violence in South Africae. We also
informed him that thousands of Capital District residents had “voted” for
continued sanctions against South Africa as part of the American
Committee on Africa’s sanctions ballot campaign.
Representative McNulty reiterated his support for ongoing sanctions
against South Africa and stated his commitment to vote for continued
sanctions. He also indicated his opposition to U.S. funding of UNITA, the
“contra” group causing such destruction and disruption in Angola.
The CD-CAAR delegation agreed that Congressperson McNulty is 4
friend and ally of the movement in solidarity with Southern Africa
liberation. The Coalition will stay in touch with him and will continue to
provide him with our views on issues affecting Southern Africa. Our work
and presence has had an impact.
ABER BRABRMAAARA DS |
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WITH Dl
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ALGANY
10 PM UNTAL...
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MASON HALL
120 MADISON RUE
PEACE OFFERINGS
Remember to do your holiday shopping at Peace Offerings, the
store which offers gifts made by non-exploited laborers from
around the world. Peace Offerings is located at the Social
stice Center, 33 Central Avenue, Albany, N.Y. 434-4037.
SUUNDS OF LATIN
REGGAE. CALYPSOH
AND HOUSE MUSIE
FRIDAY DECEMBER 14
REFRESHMENTS
Election Reminder vO
At the general membership meeting in October it was announced that
there will be an election of members to the CD -CAAR Steering Committee.
Mark Mishler and Merton Simpson are chairing an election committee. If
you are interested in being nominated or would like more information,
please call Mark at 438-2845. Nominations will also be accepted from the
floor at the November meeting.
PARTY WITH A PURPOSE
PARTY WITH A PURPOSE
campaign - arrests and detentions without charges are still occurring in South
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the ital District Coalition Against Apertheid and Racism. Box 2003
Pine iz Station, Albany, New York 12203. We will forwerd them to the New
We the undersigned demand that South African authorities
release Rapu Molekane, general secretary of the South African Youth
Congress, from prison. |
We strongly protest the police shooting of Molekane in his home
on September 27,1990, and condemn the use of undemocratic laws
like the internal Security Act, under which he is being jalied
indefinitely without charge.
We further demand freedom for Manweell Moss, president of
Sayco in the Western Cape region, and the end of government attacks
against SAYCO.
These acts by the South African government iilustrate the need
to continue the international campaign of pressure against apartheid.
We reject any move by the U.S. government to ilift current sanctions.
The United States should impose mandatory and comprehensive
sanctions against South Africa until apartheid is abolished.
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CD-CAAR gives support to the Emergency Committee to
end US. intervention in the Middle East.
The Capitel District Coalition Agesinst Apartheid and Racism
condemns the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and the even more dangerous U.S.
intervention in the Middle East which followed the invasion. We support
the “Principles of Unity” articulated by the Emergency Committee to End
US Intervention in the Middle East which was founded in August, 1990.
These principles include no US. intervention, no wer for oil, negotiated
solutions, self-determination, funding of human needs and the
development of alternative energy sources.
On September 10th « rally was held - “No wer for oi]: US. troops out
now.” The rally took place in front of the Washington Avenue Armory in
Albany and drew between 150 and 200 people. It was covered in all of the
local electronic and print media. Many CD-CAAR members took pert. We
encourage you to take pert in the next rally when it is called.
It is hoped that pressure by the American people will force the
administration to bring the U.S. troops home before wer breaks out There
is a need to be able to respond quickly to any U.S. action that brings us
No War
for Oil
Rapid Response
A rapid response network is being organized
if you send your name and phone number to
Emergency Committee to End U.S. Intervention
3 & bi ‘. in the Middle East, 33 Central Avenue, Albany,
- eS 2 Gog |New York 12210, the Committee will inform
gs ave : 8 y % |you quickly on actions if (or when) a shooting
2 &8 bs = ct 3 war begins. The rhetoric and the actions of
24 hho nae as the U.S. government make this a dangerously
4 Estas «98 real option. Also note if you are able to make
| She ce e<§ phone calls or want to be ona notification
a q ape 4 ads qd Jlist for meetings of the Committee. Donations
“ =. Tirta t) are needed and deeply appreciated. For more
32% bse ou @ Sjinformation you can call (518) 434-4037.
asoeaessce :
Excerpts from Position Statements
National Mobilization for
Survival
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and self-determination, It hardly has a
single defender beyond the reach of the
Iraqi army and police, But the U.S. gov-
| emment is not defending peace or
democracy in the Middle East. It is seiz-
ing on this crisis to help the oil compa-
nies, use the Pentagon’s power, and
satity tan bens”
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in memoriam - borden PanNess
£2-CRAB mourns the death af Gordan, a tong
fume croil rights activist in the Mhang community.
He will be remembered far his tifetime struggle
fer justice, as a member af the Brothers in the
4960's op until this gear wher he mas one af the
founders ef the Community Beflerrat Service.
Nis foss is deeply fet.
@ Case for Human Needs- One of the demands of the Emergency
have any questions, cali Sarah Kemble at 432-5282. |
Committee to End U.S.intervention in the Middle East is the the U.S. eet ur pn
t spend ney on human needs than on war and > Mis
government spend more money ig oe me oe
greed needs. One of the greatest needs for millions of Americans is] pe cS aaa ES tt
for adequate health care. The Medical STudent Association of Albany| MB Gal gas we SE
Medical Center is sponsoring an evening Pg be OG ng
where this need will be the topic. The speaker will be Or. Peter Orris, e un & EN + heehee
Attending Physician in Occupational Medicine and General Internal) iy jes EE oe =
Medicine at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Or. Orris has a long) gg —~ a wee “ol gs
history of involument in the U.S. labor movement. a _ = ae ese Bhs ie
November 30, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. at the Albany Public Library eo game E oa — erp
U.S. Health Care System...dow did it get se bed? What can we a ea ge ==
de about it? The case for a National Health Care System. ad Be Ess ese oe
The event is being cosponsored by the Solidarity Committee: Physicians Tor Social yf | ese
Rerponsibility and the Capital District Coalition Against Apartheid and Racism. If you
The Half Moon Cafe and Artists for a New Politics of Madison Avenue in
Aibany are sponsoring a Unity Week around the theme of Black and
White unity as a way to build a more democratic and just society. The
week includes nights of music (reggae, jazz, blues and rock), open
readings and poetry and o Town Meeting on Sunday, Nov. 18th. For a '’W
complete schedule of events, call 436-0239.
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Rapulane Sidney Molekane
lekane, 29, is the General Secretary of the Soutn
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three times and detained by South Af rican C
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indefinitely.
Rapu began nis political involvement in 1978 as a member
f the Young Christian Students. He was actively involved
building the Congress of South African Students (COSAS)
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ront. He was elected president of the Soweto Youth Congress
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Next General CD-CAAR Meeting:
Thurs. November 29, 1990
Also note: the event you have been waiting for uw.
a CD-CAAR party is almost here - Fri.. Dec. 14th 1990
ROAR L DALE LLIN ELELEMED ERE REL LENE NPR LEE L ALEVE DPRSADED OLE ELS LILES LEAMA AOL ALLL DALE DEANE IEA DE ALE LEA ALD AL AAAI,
The Albany Branch of the NAACP will celebrate its 55th
anniversary at the Annual Freedom Fund Dinner. The theme
of the dinner is The African American Family: Accentuating
Its Positives; Building on its Strengths. The dinner will
take place on Friday , December 14, beginning at 6:30 p.m
in the Convention Center of the Empire State Plaza, Albany.
For more information call the Albany NAACP at 462-1823.
(This 1s the same evening as the Coalition fundraiser,
“Party with a Purpose.” Note however, that you can attend
both events with no problem as the “Party” doesn't begin gf
until 10:00 p.m. A rare chance in Albany to make a4 long
night of itl) d
TERRE DIU E SELLA EARLS ASAE PR EI ADIN LUG EET EEL OEE ES ERAS OA LBS SLE LOTR CA NOISE LEB REGO
Special Thanks from the editor - to Joyce Rose, who each
month for the past several months has assumed the tedious, behind-the
“scenes job of collating, stapling, preparing for bulk mailing and taking to
the post office the CD-CAAR newsletter. Aided by Martin Manley ond
other volunteers, Joyce has taken on this task and has done a responsible,
efficient and much appreciated job.
