1935

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  1935 The National Liberation League for Equality, Land and Freedom launched with Mrs. Zaibunnissa (Cissy) Gool as president and James la Guma as general secretary. Its foundation conference adopts a programme and constitution pledged to 'unite all individuals, organisations and other bodies in agreement with the programme of the League to struggle for complete social, political and economic equality of Non-Europeans in South Africa\', reflecting the need for unity against the white minority.
    The National Council for African Women founded at the All African Convention with Charlotte Maxeke as president. This organisation is concerned with women's welfare and members are usually teachers and nurses.
    The first group of Indian girls matriculate in South Africa
    Anti-Indian Legislation: The Rural Dealers Licensing Ordinance, Natal.
This Ordinance causes the refusal of licenses to people whose properties have depreciated in value or whose licenses endangers the comfort and health of neighbours.
    Albert Luthuli is elected Chief by the people of Groutville Mission Reserve, and he subsequently leaves Adam?s College.
    A Natives Representative Council (NRC) is created

Satyandranath (Mac) Maharaj is born.

Lionel E. Morrison is born.

Mzwakhe Mbatha is born.
    The Transvaal Inter-Race Soccer Board is formed by Africans, Indians, and Coloureds.

The Suzman Cup, the first official inter-racial tournament between Africans, Coloureds, and Indians, is established.
    Govan Mbeki joins the African National Congress.
  February Sir Syed Reza Ali becomes the new Agent of the Government of India to South Africa.
  15 February The All African Convention (AAC) passes a resolution regarding the abolition of the Cape Native Franchise.
  May Joint Select Committee of Parliament table two measures: the Representation of Native Bill and the Native Trust and the Land Bill.
  18 May The South African Communist Party (SACP) urged people to fight for the retaining of the Cape Native Franchise.

Rev. Z. R. Mahabanes national convention statement appears in the Bantu World
  June The Feetham Commission releases Parts I & II of its report.
    News report and resolution of the conference called by the Transvaal African Congress.
  August Introduction of pamphlet regarding the Native Bills views.
  6 -7 September News report and resolution of the conference of chiefs and leaders in the Transvaal and Orange Free State, which is convened by government.
  October The Feetham Commission releases Part III of its report. The Commission recommends that some 202 acres of land on the Rand be exempted from the Transvaal Asiatic Land Tenure Act for occupation and ownership by Indians.
  December Calls for a conference of all African organizations by Professor D.D.T. Jabavu results in 400 delegates attending the All-African Convention in Bloemfontein. Albert Luthuli does not attend.
  15 December Professor Davidson Don Tengo (D. D. T.) Jabavu, son of John Tengo Jabavu, Prixley Ka Isaka Seme, and President of the African National Congress (ANC), Africans from different political spectrum and from all sections of South Africa convenes at Community Hall, Bloemfontein. Under the chairmanship of Prof. Jabavu, delegates draft comprehensive resolutions on African grievances and resolve to constitute the All African Convention (AAC), as organised body, which intends to promote African rights through boycotts. The AAC chooses this venue because its historical significance, as it was here on 8 January 1912; the South African National Native Congress (SANNC) was founded. The SANNC was later renamed the African National Congress (ANC) in 1923. This happens at the same time that Afrikaners are celebrating the ninety-eighth anniversary of the Voortrekker victory over the Zulus at the Battle off Blood River in 1838.
    The All African Convention delegates arrive on a Sunday morning and register with the local committee at the office of Mr. Thomas. M. Mapikela, Chief Headman of all Bloemfontein locations.
    Proceedings and resolutions of the All African Convention (AAC) take place. It is agreed that All African inhabitants of the union to observe Sunday, 19 January 1936 as a day of universal humiliation and intercession in their places of worship, public gatherings. Prayers are to be offered for Gods guidance and intervention of the pending disfranchisement of the Cape Natives by the Parliament of South Africa. The following resolutions by Mr. L. T. Mtimkulu is carried out:-That the resolutions on the Representation of Natives Bill and Native Land and Trust Bill be submitted to parliament by a deputation of Africans during the next session of parliament.-The said deputation to present the viewpoint of the AAC held at Bloemfontein on 16 December 1935 at the bar of the House of Assembly.-The deputation is instructed to submit to parliament that in its opinion (AAC), no permanent or peaceful solution of the franchise or land question is possible unless it is the result of mutual agreement between representatives of White and Black races, which is only possible by means of a round-table or similar conference.
    The All African Convention delegates arrives on a Sunday morning and registers with the local committee at the office of Thomas. M. Mapikela, Chief Headman of all Bloemfontein locations.
  16 December The CPSA calls for a united front campaign against the pass laws culminating in the burning of passes throughout the country on December 16, Dingane's Day. Johannes Nkosi and 3 other African workers attending a demonstration in Durban are shot, stabbed and beaten to death by police.
    Afrikaners celebrates ninety-eighth anniversary of their victory over the Zulus.

John Tengo Jabavu and Prixley Isaka Seme and a host of politicians meet in Bloemfontein resolve to constitute the All African Convention (AAC).

Those present at the All African Convention (AAC) are Dr. John Langalibalele Dube, Rev. Z. R. Mahabane, Dr. Alfred Bitini (A.B.) Xuma and Dr. James Sebe (J. S.) Moroka, J. B. Marks, Edwin Mofutsanyane of the Communist Party of South Africa (CP), Clements Kadalie of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU), tribal chiefs (members of the Transkei Bunga), respected church dignitaries, elected members of the Urban Advisory Boards, prominent women, professional men, and representatives of a score of local organisations, including Coloureds from left-wing circles in Cape Town.

The All African Conventions (AAC) discussion focuses on the pending Native Bills, but the most condemnation of the delegates is directed to the entire post-union trend of government policy. The Native Representative Council (NRC). The NRC is regarded as unacceptable. The proposals, which are contained in the Native Trust and Land Bill, are rejected as in inadequate for satisfaction of African demands for land.

The All African Convention (AAC) demands reconsideration of oppressive laws such as the Riotous Assemblies Act, the Native Service Contract Act, Poll Tax Act, and the Pass Laws. John Gomas, a Cape Town Coloured Communist proposes that mass protest meetings be organised throughout South Africa in opposition in opposition of these Acts.
    Those present at the All African Convention (AAC) are Dr. John Langalibalele Dube, Rev. Z. R. Mahabane, Dr. Alfred Bitini (A. B.) Xuma and Dr. James Sebe (J.S) Moroka, J. B. Marks, Edwin Mofutsanyane of the Communist Party of South Africa(CPSA), Clements Kadalie of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU), tribal chiefs (members of the Transkei Bunga), respected church dignitaries, elected members of the Urban Advisory Boards, prominent women, professional men, and representatives of a score of local organisations, including Coloureds from left-wing circles in Cape Town