UDF launch

Date: 20 August, 1983

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The South African anti-apartheid umbrella organization, United Democratic Front (UDF) was launched at Rocklands Community Centre in Mitchell's Plain in Cape Town. 15 000 people defied the threats by the apartheid government and attended the national launch. Rev Frank Chikane was shot during the launch but survived.

To read a full history of the UDF and its timeline click here.

References:

1. Anon. 'United Democratic Front' from South African History Online [online] Available at: www.sahistory.org.za  [Accessed 10 August 2010]
2. Seekings, J. (2000) 'The UDF: A History of the United Democratic Front in South Africa, 1983-1991'. David Philip Publishers: Cape Town
3. Cooper, C. (1989) Race Relations Survey 1988/89. Published by South African Institute of Race Relations: Johannesburg, p. 705