United Democratic Front
The defense rejected the fact that its clients had any plans or participated in overthrowing the state. It argued that the United Democratic Front was a non-violent organization. It brought up documents and meeting notes showing that the African National Congress had long-standing grievances with the United Democratic Front on issues surrounding the Black diaspora. Additionally, the United Democratic Front provided witnesses that argued that the organization fought for a more united, non-racial South Africa; however, they did this through ensuring more political rights for Blacks rather than plotting to overthrow the government.