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AL2431 :: The United Democratic Front (UDF) Collection

Collection No: AL2431
Title: The United Democratic Front (UDF) Collection
Creator: Inventory prepared by Razia Saleh in November 2000, updated by June 2009
Publisher: SAHA
Inclusive Dates: 1983-1991
Bulk Dates: 1986-1991
Extent: 7.5 linear metres (75 archival boxes)
Language: English
Acquisition: Accession Number: 92-001
Access Restrictions: This collection is open for research
Use Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply. See SAHA copyright statement for Use Restrictions.
Copyright: Finding Aid: © The South African History Archive (SAHA)
Created: 29 June 2009
Abstract: At the Anti-South African Indian Council (SAIC) Conference, held in January 1983, the call was made for a united front to be launched to co-ordinate the anti-Black Local Authorities and anti-Tricameral Parliament campaigns. A committee was established at this conference to look into the feasibility of forming a united front. On August the 20, the national United Democratic Front (UDF) was launched at a rally at the Rockland Civic Centre in Cape Town. The aim of the UDF was to co-ordinate opposition to the Apartheid State's reforms, and it served a critical role in the promotion of infrastructural networks between various organisations, regions and parties deeply affected by the State.
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