Overview of the Collection
University of Fort Hare Library, ANC Archives
SOMAFCO
SOMAFCO Women's Section Records
1970-1991
.5 linear metre
The Women's Section is one of the ANC components for change for the establishment of a fair and impartial society in South Africa, based on the principles of a unitary, non-sexist, and democratic order. Given the history of colonialism and apartheid in South Africa, black women were particularly marginalized from the mainstream of educational, economic and political affairs of the country. It was as a result of these and other problems that a common consciousness grew among the women to articulate and fight for their rights. The women at SOMAFCO formed part of this struggle
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The records are in English.
Biographical Note
The Women's Section is one of the ANC components for change for the establishment of a fair and impartial society in South Africa, based on the principles of a unitary, non-sexist, and democratic order. Given the history of colonialism and apartheid in South Africa, black women were particularly marginalized from the mainstream of educational, economic and political affairs of the country. It was as a result of these and other problems that a common consciousness grew among the women to articulate and fight for their rights. The women at SOMAFCO formed part of this struggle. Under the umbrella of the ANC, women were in a better position to voice their opposition to the apartheid system. The SOMAFCO women organized themselves into various units where college issues of a political nature were discussed. The older generation imparted to the young mothers years of their experience in the struggle and assisted them with the day-to-day problems they faced.
Scope and Contents
The Women's Section collection is comprised of .5 linear metres and two series: Correspondence and Subject Files.
Arrangement
The Correspondence series spans the years 1970-1991. The letters document women events and activities at the college and internationally. There were many ways women were involved not internal political and social activities, but also in association with women in other parts of the world on common issues. This is clearly in the next series of the Subject Files.
The Subject Files series spans the years 1970-1991. Most of the files carry international platforms from which the ANC Women's Section members interacted and collaborated with other women worldwide in exchanging information and sharing ideas on matters that affect women in various ways. For an example, files on conferences, women organizations of other countries serve as a demonstration for the above. Also through reports, research, papers, minutes and so on summarizes active political functions women were engaged in.
Index Terms
This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
Organizations:
SOMAFCO Women's Section
Places:
Morogoro
Subjects:
Women's affairs
Restrictions on Access
The Collection is Open
Acquisition Information
ANC Archives Committee
Detailed Description of the Collection
Correspondence
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1
Correspondents: Kgositsile, Baleka; Makgothi, Henry; Mophoso, Florence; Nhlapo, Mavis; Pampallis, Karin; Shope, Getrude ,
1970-1991
1
2
Telexes ,
1972-1990
Subject Files
2
1
ANC U.K Office (SOMAFCO assistance),
1990
2
2
ANC Women's Conference (Kimberly) ,
1991
2
3
All Africa Women's Conference,
1970, 1972, 1974
2
4
Circulars,
1970-1989
2
5
Cuban women Federation ,
1970
2
6
Day Care Centre,
1982
2
7
Draft Project-training,
1982
2
8
5th Conference: Afro-Asian People's Organisation (Cairo) ,
1972
2
9
1st Conference (Women), Luanda,
1981
2
10
Harare Conference (Children),
1987
2
11
International Defence Aid Fund ,
1974
2
12
Malibongwe Conference (Amsterdam) ,
1989-1990
2
13
Meetings ,
1970-1991
2
14
Memoranda ,
1981-1991
2
15
Messages,
1974-1990
3
16
Minutes,
1970-1989
3
17
National Assembly of women ,
1973
3
18
National Federation of Indian Women,
1970
3
19
National Youth Secretariat ,
1986
3
20
Needs for young mothers,
1980
3
21
News and Views ,
1984\1988
3
22
Papers\speeches,
1970-1988
4
23
Press cuttings ,
1971-1983
4
24
Press release,
1971-1990
4
25
Programmes,
1982-1988
4
26
Publications,
4
27
Regional Women's Conference ,
1979-1987
4
28
Reports,
1970-1988
4
29
Research (a thesis by Lulu Mabena) ,
1990
4
30
Secretariat,
4
31
Soviet Union's Committee,
1971-1985
4
32
Statements ,
1981-1990
5
33
Tanzania Media Women's Association ,
1988-1991
5
34
Tours (Vancouver) ,
1977
5
35
Training for Women,
5
36
Union of Australian Women ,
1972-1974
5
37
United Nations Women's Guild ,
1982
5
38
Vietnam War ,
1970
5
39
Voice of Women-VOW (publication) ,
1971-1988
5
40
Women's Day,
5
41
Women's International Demo. Federation-WIDF ,
1966-1983
5
42
Workshops\Seminars ,
1982-1990