The Anti-Apartheid Movement
When and where was the Anti-Apartheid movement formed?
1960 in London
Who was Basil D’Oliveira
‘Coloured’ cricketer born in South Africa but emigrated to England and played for them
What type of housing did the government seek to eradicate from city centres?
Slums and shacks
Which export did the boycott movement start with?
Sherry
Why was sport chosen as a target by the AAM?
It was noted as close to the hearts of South Africans
What did urban municipalities receive to build cheap homes?
What was the rate of car ownership for Africans during this period?
1 car per 100 people
Which Anti-apartheid Movement leader saw Sophiatown's destruction?
Trevor Huddleston
Note two international sporting sanctions placed upon South Africa by 1964.
Excluded from FIFA international football in 1963
Excluded from the Olympics in 1964
What changes occurred to white collar work for Africans during this period?
Hugely increased, from 75,000 to 420,000
From 10,000 in 1946 to 62,000 in 1965
Politicians from which parties supported the Anti-apartheid movement?
The Labour and Liberal parties
What actions did the English Cricket Team take regarding Basil D’Oliveira?
Initially he was excluded from the cricket tour of South Africa, but was later allowed to join
During this period, which jobs were still out of bounds for Africans?
Plumbing/electricians/ welders/ could not control white people in the work place
Why were cars an important symbol during this period?
Cars were a symbol of leisure and freedom movement for whites
Which newspapers supported the Anti-apartheid Movement in the UK?
The Guardian and The Observer
What was the South African government's reaction to the potential of Basil D’Oliveira playing in South Africa? Include quote from Vorster.
The government refused to allow him to participate. Vorster: ‘It is the team of the Anti-apartheid Movement'.
How did the shift towards the African market provide more opportunities for Africans?
A need for African sales personnel and contributed to economic growth