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Why did the Townships revolt in the years 1984-87? - Coggle Diagram
Why did the Townships revolt in the years 1984-87?
The political context of revolt
admitted apartheid not working
brought in Coloured and Indian politicians
elections fraudulent, many wouldn't vote
black leadership
new urban black councils
Community Council Act (1977)
Black Local Authorities Act (1982)
some took office to help communities
Sam Buti (Alexandra), help living standards
businessmen wanted control over government funding
raised rents for council money
most lived in council housing
councillors seen as 'sell outs'
Rural rebellion
high schools in Eastern Cape
protest and MK recruitment
Sekhukhuneland (Transvaal), youth killed 32 people for 'witchcraft'
The government response
state of emergency June 1985
military in townships
Alexandra 1986