The story of
The Treason Trial in South Africa, 1956–1961
In June 1955, a multi-racial group came together to write the Freedom Charter, demanding racial equality and democracy in South Africa. They were put on trial.
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Catalogue reference: CO 554/580
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This record is about the dating from 1952-1953 in the series Colonial Office: West Africa Original Correspondence. It is held at Creating government department or its successor.
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- CO 554/580
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1952-1953
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Description (What the record is about)
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Creating government department or its successor
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- Public Record(s)
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- Topics
- International
- Africa
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Record URL
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CO 554
Colonial Office: West Africa Original Correspondence
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