Seeing the ANC as ineffectual, the BCM called for militant action, but following the Soweto uprising of 1976, many BCM activists were imprisoned on Robben Island.
Menganggap ANC tidak efektif, BCM menyerukan aksi militan, tetapi setelah pemberontakan Soweto tahun 1976 banyak aktivis BCM yang dipenjara di Pulau Robben.