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2007 marks the 30th Anniversary since SASO was banned.

> The formation of AZASO & SANSCO

> A timeline of events from SASO-SASCO

> Student Politics in the era of Democracy (SASCO)

> Newspaper Article: Student politics under Apartheid (AZASO-SASCO)

SASO section

> The History of SASO
> Outside link to DISA archive: AZASO LOOKS AT STUDENT HISTORY

Key Players:

> Steve Biko
> Ben Ngubane (contribute bio)
> Aubrey Mokoape (contribute bio)
> Themba Sono
> Onkgopotse Tiro
> Joe Phaala (contribute bio)
> Tom Nkoane (contribute bio)
> Ric Turner

Related projects:
The Youth Struggle and the June 16th Soweto Riots
The UDF and affiliated Student organisations
Black Consciousness and Steve Biko
Please note: The SA Student organisation (SASO) was formed under the leadership of Steve Bantu Biko in 1968. The organisation was banned in 1977. This led to the formation of AZASO under the leadership of Tom Nkoane. AZASO became SANSCO in 1986.
South African History Online
Last updated: November 2007