Overview of the Collection
University of Fort Hare Library, ANC Archives
SOMAFCO
SOMAFCO Regional Political Committee Records
1980-1991
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The Regional Political Committee derived its authority from the policy of the National Executive Committee of the ANC issued in January 1978 in which the tasks of RPC were set out
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The records are in English.
Biographical Note
The Regional Political Committee derived its authority from the policy of the National Executive Committee of the ANC issued in January 1978 in which the tasks of RPC were set out as follows, that: a) in any region the RPC was the highest political organ of the Movement; b) the RPC ensured that all members of the Organisation were integrated in functioning branches, and members were actively involved in the work of the Movement; c) the RPC ensured that NEC was acquainted with such political, social and other problems as members might face.
Scope and Contents
The Regional Political Committee collection is comprised of .8 linear metres and two series: Correspondence, and Subject Files.
Arrangement
The Correspondence series spans the years 1980-1991. It shows the political activities that took place in the Complex.
The Subject files series spans the years 1980-1991. It covers all kinds of events of political spheres at SOMAFCO, conferences on youth, political discussions where members used to meet and update themselves on political issues about their country and the world.
Index Terms
This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
Organizations:
SOMAFCO Regional Political Committee
Places:
Morogoro
Subjects:
Pilitical life
Functions:
Regional politics
Restrictions on Access
The Collection is Open
Acquisition Information
ANC Archives Committee
Detailed Description of the Collection
Correspondence
1
1
Correspondents: Mabizela, Stanley, Mohlathe, Ben, Ntsinga, Ndumiso, Tsatsi, Pule,
1981-1991
Subject Files
2
1
ANC Constitution,
1958
2
2
ANC membership ,
1982
2
3
ANC National Conference ,
1991
2
4
ANC National Public Days,
3
5
Circulars ,
1981-1990
3
6
Constitutional guidelines,
3
7
Dar Zone Conference ,
1985
3
8
Elections,
1989-1990
3
9
Marriages,
1989-1990
4
10
Mazimbu Zonal Conference ,
1985
4
11
Meetings ,
1983-1989
4
12
Memoranda ,
1984-1991
4
13
Minutes ,
1981-1989
5
14
Minutes ,
1988-1991
5
15
National Youth Conference,
1987
5
16
NORDIC-SADCC Conference ,
1986
5
17
Notes,
6-7
18
Political discussions,
6-7
19
Press Release (Rev. Chikane in Nairobi) ,
1990
6-7
20
Programmes,
6-7
21
RPC units,
6-7
22
Reports ,
1980-1991
6-7
23
Seminar ,
1988
8
24
South African Youth Day ,
1987
8
25
Statements,
1984-1986
8
26
Structure,
1984-1990
8
27
Telexes ,
1990-1991
8
28
Workers' Day ,
1986
8
29
Workshop ,
1990