ancdaroffice ANC Dar Office ANC Dar Office Finding aid prepared by Mosoabuli Maamoe. University of Fort Hare Library, ANC Archives September 28, 2005
Finding aid encoded by Mosoabuli Maamoe on September 28, 2005 Overview of the Collection University of Fort Hare Library, ANC Archives
ANC personnel ANC Dar Office records 1973-1991 3.3 linear metre Dar- Es- Salaam is the capital city of Republic of Tanzania where the ANC had had its main office. Apart from being the diplomatic mission of the ANC, the office was also in charge of its members who had settled in Tanzania since the early sixties up until nineties when exiles repatriated to South Africa ancdaroffice The records are in English. Biographical Note

Dar- Es- Salaam is the capital city of Republic of Tanzania where the ANC had had its main office. Apart from being the diplomatic mission of the ANC, the office was also in charge of its members who had settled in Tanzania since the early sixties up until nineties when exiles repatriated to South Africa.

After 1976 student revolt against Bantu Education and the overall Apartheid regime in South Africa, many young people were forced to seek in the neighboring states. Young as they were, the liberation movement was about particularly their education and future. It was because of such concerns that the ANC initiated a place where these young people could stay and further their studies. The Tanzanian government was willing to assist. Thus, in 1978 the ANC school, Solomon Mahlangu Freedom College (SOMAFCO) was established in the country. This was later followed a general community settlement of the ANC members in the village of Dakawa near the town of Morogoro, in the Southeast of Tanzania. The Dar Office was therefore responsible in discharging the needs and wants of these communities.

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and Subject Files

 Arrangement

The ANC Dar Office collection is comprised of 3.3 linear metres and two series: Correspondence and Subject Files. These series were kept from the original delineation of series upon the arrival of the records at the ANC Archive. The Correspondence series spans the years 1981-1991. The series reflects matters pertaining to ANC office and educational establishments. It also highlights the interaction between its Chief Representatives and administrators of SOMAFCO, travel agencies for its members, supportive Non-governmental organizations. The Subject Files series consists of topical files ranging from 1973-1991. The records relate to a wide range of topics, include speeches on the release of Nelson Mandela, correspondence of the ANC Chief Representatives, statements, Scholarships, organizations and volunteers in support of the ANC.

Restrictions on Access

The Collection is Open

 Acquisition Information

ANC Archives Committee

 Detailed Description of the Collection Correspondence 1 1 General:RPC,visits,individuals,health,women and youth , 1981-1989 2 2 General: education, M.F, Carim, M. Jhatham, SOMAFCO , 1984-1988 3 3 General: embassies, S. Mabizela, 1987-1991 4 4 General: International Labour Organisation, World Council of Churches, United Nationss, 1988-1989 5 5 General: M. Manzini, Department of Information and Publicity , 1989-1991 Telexes 6 6-10 General , 1984-1990 Subject Files 11 1 Adult Education , 1983-1984 11 2 ANC Offices: Sweden, 1985 11 3 ANC Offices: UK/Ireland, 1989 11 4 ANC Residences: Block K Mbezi No. 22, 11 5 ANC Residences: Jangwani Beach Pilot No.43, 11 6 ANC Statements, 1989-1990 11 7 Anti-Apartheid Movement, 1987-1989 11 8 Applications for clearance , 1983-1989 12 9 British High Commission , 1990 12 10 Chief Representatives: Addresses, 12 11 Chief Representatives: Chiliza, Henry, 1990 12 12 Chief Representatives: Luanda, 1984 12 13 Chief Representatives: Lusaka, 1984 12 14 Chief Representatives: Mabizela, Stanley, 1984-1986 13 15 Chief Representatives: Mazimba, Reddy, 1981-1989 13 16 Chief Representatives: Morodi, Graham, 1988-1989 13 17 Chief Representatives: Msimang, Mendi, 1984 13 18 Chief Representatives: Personnel, 1990 14 19 Circulars, 14 20 Co mores Resistance, 1989-1990 14 21 Conference (Donors), 1990 14 22 Constitutional Guidelines, 14 23 Dakawa documents, 1989-1991 14 24 De Klerk, F.W, 1990 14 25 Demographic survey-ANC personnel , 1990 14 26 Dept. of Information and Publicity (Mandela collection) , 1990 15 27 Dept. of information and Publicity (Youth), 1987-1989 15 28 Director-Mazimbu, , 1989-1991 15 29 Education matters , 1988 16 30 Finnish Library Association , 1988 16 31 Frontline States, 1978-1989 16 32 General Information on Refugees, 16 33 Gifts from abroad, 1983-1986 16 34 Housing, 16 35 International Labour Organisation , 1988 17 36 Institute of Commonwealth studies, 1984-1985 17 37 Kinondoni structure, 1980-1982 17 38 Logistics, 1984 17 39 Lusaka H.Q , 1984-1986 17 40 Mandela welcome rally , 1990 17 41 Marriages, 18 42 Minutes and reports, 1983-1985 18 43 Mission to German Democratic Republic , 1985 18 44 Mission to UN, 1983 19 45 National Bank of Commerce , 1977-1982 19 46 National Executive Committee messages , 1989 19 47 National Scholarship Committee , 1982-1983 19 48 National Working Committee , 1990 19 49 Negotiations (ANC discussion paper), 1989 19 50 News and Views, 1988 19 51 Nordic Programme of Action, 1988 19 52 Norway Peoples Aid , 1989-1990 20 53 Novosti Press Agency , 1985-1988 20 54 Organisation of African Unity: Speeches, 1968/1985 20 55 Organisation of African Unity: Assistance, 1970/1986 20 56 Organisation of African Unity: Correspondence, 1972-1991 20 57 Organisation of African Unity: Declarations, 1969/1989 21 58 Organisation of African Unity (cont.): Minutes of the 53-54 Sessions, 1990 21 59 Organisation of African Unity (cont.): Newsletter, 1977 22 60 Organisation of African Unity (follow-up): Papers on Southern Africa, 1980 22 61 Organisation of African Unity (follow-up): Reports, 1981-1992 22 62 Organisation of African Unity (follow-up): Symposium on women, 1990 22 63 . Papers on: South Africa, Congo"Zaire", Apartheid, 1981, 1990 22 64 Press cuttings on SOMAFCO, 1984 22 65 Press statements on: Mandela football Club, Financial sanctions, Political prisoners, NATO, Mandela's release, 1988-1990 23 66 Prime Minister's Office documents, 1987-1990 24 67 Prime Minister` s Office documents , 1990 24 68 Project control file, 1984 24 69 Proposals: ANC School, 1978 25 70 Radio Freedom, 1987-1990 25 71 Regional Political Committee , 1984-1991 25 72 Renewal of A.T.Ds , 1981-1982 25 73 Reports (Mandela Reception Committee), 1990 26 74 Requisitions, 1981-1986 26 75 Residence Plot No.22 Mbezi Block "K, 26 76 Resistance in Africa: From Nationalist Revolt to Agrarian Protest, 26 77 Scandinavian countries , 1984-1986 27 78 Scholarships , 1978-1985 27 79 2nd African summit Conference, 27 80 Secretary Chama Cha Mapinduzi , 1984 27 81 Seminar: Social Welfare , 1988 28 82 Socialist Countries , 1984-1986 28 83 South African Congress of Trade Unions, 28 84 Speeches: Organisation of Socio-Economic Life, 77Anniversary of the ANC, 28 85 . Statements , 1971-1990 28 86 Students' Union (ANC-Bulgaria), 1984 28 87 Surmar Varma and Associates , 1990-1991 29 88 Union of Non-Independent African States , 1972 29 89 UN Agencies, 1984-1986 29 90 UNDP, 1988-1991 29 91 US and Grenada, 29 92 Van Viljoen: New Constitution , 1990 29 93 Visitors to Mazimbu, 30 94 Volunteers, 1988 30 95 Workshop: Conflict Resolutions in Africa , 1989 30 96 Youth, 1988 30 97 Zonal Political Committee , 1987-1991 30 98 Trade Unions, 1977-1978 30 99 Treasury General , 1973