These were the resources that we used in compiling this feature. 

UDF's 25th Anniversary historic footage. Courtesy of the Community Video Education Trust. www.cvet.org.za

• Seekings, J, (2000). The UDF. A history of the United Democratic Front in South Africa, 1983-1991, Claremont: David Phillip Publishers (published online with the permission of the author)
• 1986 - 1988: A Holding Operation: Surviving the State of Emergency
• Extract: Turning the tide

Articles and official documents:

• The United Democratic Front Memorial Storyboard (PDF)
• Statement by the UDF NEC on national launching the UDF
• 1983 UDF press conference, messages of support
• List of organisations which support and are affiliates of the regional UDF

Interviews:

• Interview with Johnny Issel, key UDF Western Cape leader, 2003

Media:

• Video: The national UDF l aunch event in Mitchells Plain
• Video: Boesak speaks at the UDF West Co ast launch

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