Soon after ANC leader Luthuli was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, MK publicly announced its existence with 57 bombings on Dingane's Day (16 December) 1961, followed by further attacks on New Year's Eve.
Sesaat setelah pemimpin ANC Luthuli mendapatkan Hadiah Perdamaian Nobel, MK mengumumkan keberadaan mereka ke publik dan rencana 57 pengeboman pada Hari Dingane (16 Desember) 1961, diikuti serangan-serangan lain pada Malam Tahun Baru.