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… MILESTONES 1910 - Birth of Mohambry (Monty) Naicker to Papiah Gangathura, a fruiterer, and Dhanamal, of Leopold Street, Durban. 1917-1926 - Attended … international movement against racism in South Africa. 1947 – Drs Naicker and Dadoo, and Dr Xuma, president of the …

… as an activist in the Non European United Front (NEUF) and the Indian Community raises his profile in the Communist … Dadoo, will lead to 'national suicide'; Dr G. M.  (Monty) Naicker and twelve other members of the NIC Executive … the victims. In the period from 13 June 1946 to 13 May 1947, 1 710 people, among them 279 women, were arrested, 215 …

… in the 1967 -1968 period also attend the meeting.  Dadoo plays an important role in helping to organise the … namely, mass political mobilisation, the reconstruction and strengthening of the underground structures in the wake … of Dadoo and Slovo. May 8, Dadoo pays  tribute  to  MP Naicker  at his funeral.  Naicker passes away while on his …

… Yusuf Dadoo Timeline: 1950 - 1959 1950 January 6-8, The Communist … Indian Congress (TIC), African People's Organisation (APO) and the Johannesburg District of the Communist Party of South … Bill.  People are urged to stay at home. Dr Monty Naicker pledges Indian support for the unity initiative and …

…   1947 "Joint Declaration of Cooperation" Signed by Dr A.B. … Xuma, President of the African National Congress, Dr G.M. Naicker, President of the Natal Indian Congress and Dr Y.M. Dadoo, President of the Transvaal Indian Congress … 1947-Joint Declaration of Cooperation …

… Yusuf Dadoo Timeline: 1960 - 1969 1960 March 16, The Boycott … Movement (AAM).  Tennyson Makiwane , Vella Pillay and Abdul Minty , South Africans in exile, play a significant … a steering committee made up of Nokwe, Slovo, La Guma, MP Naicker , Harmel, Mark Shope and Ray Alexander . Members of …

… leader of the African liberatory struggle, a comrade and friend who devoted most of his life in the service of his … Africans, so-called Coloureds and progressive whites. In 1947 we see the Dadoo-Xuma-Naicker pact which served as a forerunner to the Congress … delivered by Mr. Tambo, at the funeral of Dr. Yusuf M. Dadoo …

… After protracted negotiations between the Natal Government and the British Secretary of State for the Colonies, the … Ponnen , H.A. Naidoo and Dr Gangathura (Monty) Mohambry Naicker opposes the assurance on the grounds ‘that they were … British Royal family during their visit to Durban in March 1947. 18 September 1946 The Secretary of the Natal Provincial …

… the introduction of indentured Indian labourers into Natal and of the "passenger" Indians who came to trade, and … cooperation with the African majority, among them Dr. G.M. Naicker and Dr. Yusuf M. Dadoo . The two men were convinced … (scanned from photocopy ©) The following year on 9 March 1947, Transvaal and Natal Indian Congress groups signed a …

… Bloc, Transvaal Indian Congress (TIC) leadership and the Indian Agent-General, Sir Benegal Rama Rau, to unite … path of expediency.’  Following the meeting Dr Monty Naicker , Cassim Amra , Beaver Timol, George Ponnen , H.A. … strikes and then begging for donations to support workers. 1947 February, From New York, H.A. Naidoo went to the Empire …

… divided as to whether or not they should join the war, and if so, on whose side they should fight. Although South … hike. The 1946 Indian Passive Resistance Campaign Dr GM Naicker, President of the Natal Indian Congress, addresses a … State repression and the build up to the 1948 election In 1947, the Native Representative Council (NRC) demanded the …

… After protracted negotiations between the Natal Government and the Secretary of State for the Colonies, the Natal Coolie … Ponnen , H.A. Naidoo and Dr Gangathura (Monty) Mohambry Naicker opposed the assurance on the grounds ‘that they were … British Royal family during their visit to Durban in March 1947. The organisation said: The Indians of South Africa were …

… Congress. The population of Pageview is largely Indian and the area starts developing an Indian character. Mosques, … candidates of the Anti-Segregation Council, led by Dr G.M. Naicker, are elected at a public meeting of over 7,000 people … of other non-Europeans in the common struggle. 1947 January, The government seizes the passport of Dr Dadoo, …

… the third Broome Commission resumed its work. A. I. Kajee and S.R. Naidoo had resigned on 7 December 1944, after Smuts … attack on the Bill and a militant call to action. Dr. Naicker, the president, made an equally bitter and resolute … came to fruition in the Dadoo-Xuma-Naicker Pact of March 1947, when they undertook to work together for full franchise …

… The history of the struggle against racial oppression and exclusion in South Africa is inextricably intertwined … from prison and charged again. Dadoo, along with Dr Naicker , vigorously opposed the Ghetto Act which banned land … and Lucas Philips. The trial commenced in February 1947, with the prosecutors insisting that the strike was not …

… & governance liberation struggle emerging nationalism and socialist resistance 1900-1959         1900-1959         … Passive resistance campaign led by Y.M. Dadoo and Dr. G.M. Naicker against the Asiatic Land Tenure and Indian … Weinberg, Leon Leveson. December 18, Steve Biko is born 1947 Industrial Conciliation (Natives) Bill 1947 is passed. …

… Africa. There was closer cooperation between the CPSA and the ANC, in contrast to the antagonistic relationship … of the Anti-Segregation Council, led by Dr Monty Naicker , are elected at a public meeting of over 7,000 … (BCM), is born in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape. 1947 The Industrial Conciliation (Natives) Bill is passed. …

… members, Armstrong Madoda, Gaby Pillay, Morgam Moodliar and Sunny Venkarathnam are detained under the Terrorism Act . … armed struggle, and falsifying reference books 1971 M.P. Naicker did a sterling job as a journalist and editor of … the news to Mrs Saro Naicker. 8 May, Oliver Tambo , Yusuf Dadoo , Brian Bunting , and other high-ranking members of the …

… The population is largely ‘coloured’, ‘cape coloured’ and Malay. 1893 The first ‘locations’ are established under … live where Indians had resided in non-proclaimed areas. 1947 The Transvaal Indian Congress undergoes a serious change … is Indian. Thus about 40% was non-Indian. 1949 The ‘Xuma-Naicker-Dadoo’ Pact (the Three Doctors Pact) is made. 1950 …

… Gandhi in South Africa Formation of the S.A.I.C. and the First Three Conferences Conclusion (BACK TO TOP) … South Africa Cachalia, I.A.M. Kajee, A.I. Pather, V.S.C. Dadoo, Y.M. Pahad, G.H.I. Naicker, M.P. Nana, S.M. 2. Representatives of the Government …

… Africans Timeline: 1960-1969 1960 19 February, Dr Monty Naicker called for strength in resistance, citing the example … with a statement criticising the actions of the state and calling for an end to pass laws. 30 March, The state … to go to London where he worked alongside Dr Yusuf Dadoo , Joe Slovo , Rusty Bernstein , and Brian Bunting . …

… Explore some of the key moments and events that have helped shape the course of South African … Dan Tloome and Lucas Philips, are elected onto the NEC. 1947 Bram Fischer writes to ‘The Friend’ in Bloemfontein in … Representation of Natives Act of 1936 . 9 March Dr Monty Naicker ( Natal Indian Congress - NIC), Dr Yusuf Dadoo ( …

… general student dissatisfaction with boarding house food and a very low SRC poll, he followed his conscience and … (BCM), is born in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape. 1947 Evelyn gave birth to a daughter, Makaziwe, but Makaziwe … months, leaving the couple heart-broken. 9 March, Dr Monty Naicker ( Natal Indian Congress ), Dr Yusuf Dadoo ( Transvaal …

… by infusing a younger leadership. In 1946 Dr. Monty Naicker became leader of the Natal Indian Congress while Dr. Yusuf M. Dadoo took control of the Transvaal Indian Congress. The leadership takeover of Indian politics by younger and more progressive generation led to the formation of the …

… employing an average of 2 000 workers through the 1930s and 1940s.  Municipal workers and their dependants totalled … and A. Haffejee secretaries; and K.K. Pillay and P.G. Naicker (father of Dr. G.M. Naicker) treasurers. The … but Ponnen took to organising workers. 1936 Dr. Yusuf Dadoo returns to practice in South Africa after obtaining a …

… The Umzinto Sugar Company organises indentured Chinese and Malay labour from Java. These labourers were the first … April, The Natal Muslim Council is founded in Durban. 1947 June, The Ahmedia Government-Aided Indian School opens … nobler ideals.” 26 June, A pioneer goes to his rest Mr. PG Naicker, seventy-three year old father of Dr GM Naicker, …

… 1919 Mohamed Kathrada and his wife Hawa, immigrants from India, arrive in Schweizer … in a Durban jail along with other resisters such as Monty Naicker , Dr. Yusuf Dadoo, Dr Goonam, George Singh, Mrs … This is his first jail sentence for civil disobedience. 1947 January, Kathrada is released from prison in Durban. …

… including its established sense of African identity and community; its high incidence of gang violence and … all non-Whites from Sophiatown, a neighbouring suburb. In 1947, the federal government began talks about farm labour as … speaking placed on J.B. Marks, Moses Kotane, and Yusuf Dadoo. Thirteen civilians were killed (Lodge, 117-18). Each …

… In the 1940s the ANC rejuvenated itself and began to work more closely with the SACP, putting behind … the SAIC resolution for Passive Resistance. Dr Monty Naicker , President of the NIC, addresses the demonstrators. … (BCM), is born in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape. 1947 The Industrial Conciliation (Natives) Bill is passed. …

… GANGEN-GEORGE PONNEN - SPEAKS OF HIS LIFE AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE TRADE UNION, POLITICAL AND NATIONAL … Labour Council at the time. About this same period M.P. NAICKER also assisted in the organisation of the Sugar Cane … toppled and a new progressive leadership under DR. Y.M. DADOO was installed. In terms of the new constitution …