PROGRAMME OF ACTION

The 75th Anniversary of our Movement coincides with a period characterised by unprecedented mass upsurge and armed action led and directed by the ANC and the People's Army — Umkhonto we Sizwe. It also comes at a time of unparalleled international activity which has led to apartheid becoming the single political and moral issue around which people from all walks of life and political convictions could be mobilised into effective action on a world scale.

The consolidation of these historic gains and the intensification of the struggle at the national and international levels can be heightened by a rigorous application of this programme of action. It sets out broad guidelines on what we, our allies and friends, can do and leaves ample room for regional, national and international initiative and creativity.

JANUARY 8th, 1987
(Founding Day of the ANC)

A. Official Launch of the 75th Anniversary by Comrade President
O.R. Tambo

i) Conferring of Isithwalandwe Awards

ii) Cultural Activities

B. International Commemoration of the 75th Annivarsay

i) Commemoration of January 8th by Regional Political Commit-
tees, missions and solidarity groups.

ii) Where possible, during the week of January 8th religious com-
munities to pray against the injustices and brutalities of the apar-
theld regime against the people of South Africa.

MARCH 5th, 1987
(South African Congress of Trade Unions' Day)

A. Rallies, meetings, etc.

B. To be highlighted amongst others:

i) the historical alliance between ANC and SACTU

ii) the role of the working class in the national democratic revolu-
tion spearheaded by the ANC.

iii) the sentencing to death of Theresa Ramashamola by the
South African fascist courts.

MARCH 21st, 1987
(International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination)

A. ANC calls for all-round mandatory comprehensive sanctions against racist South Africa at the UN. A special session on this should be called at the General Assembly, if possible;

B. National symposia should be organised as joint initiatives with representatives of people from countries which still suffer from racial discrimination;

C. The call for the total eradication of apartheid and all other forms of racism, should be made at rallies, meetings, etc., especially organised for the occasion;

D. Where possible special races and marches against racism and apartheid should be organised;

E. Special messages to prominent personalities and organisations should be sent on this day to solicit their support in the campaigns of the ANC.

MAY 1st, 1987
(International Workers' Day)

A. All ANC contingents should join the Day rallies en bloc and carry distinctive ANC-SACTU banners and slogans;

B. Commemorative publicity material to be distributed on this day;

C. Solidarity fund stands to be organised wherever possible.

MAY 25th, 1987
(Africa Day)

A. Portable art and photo exhibitions highlighting the history of our liberation struggle and the vanguard role of the ANC in that struggle;

B. Portable art and photo exhibitions showing the history and strug-
gle against colonialism and imperialism in Africa and featuring
the ANC as an integral component in that struggle. RPC's and
our missions in Africa to co-operate with regional organisations.
Joint ventures with solidarity organisations to be mounted;

C. Cultural activities projecting the history of the Liberation Move-
ment in South Africa and the continent as a whole.

JUNE 16th, 1987
(South African Youth Day)

A. To highlight the heroic role of our Youth in our struggle, par-
ticularly the courage of the Youth in Umkhonto we Sizwe — the
People's Army;

B. Demonstrations and other activities against the occupation of the townships by the fascist army, against the dumping of our children in concentration camps, the issuing of identity cards to black pupils and students, and the suppression of youth and students' organisations;

C. Large youth cultural performances wherever possible;

D. Students/pupils, parents, democratic organisations to intensify the campaign for an alternative education system — the people's education.

JUNE 26th, 1987
(South African Freedom Day)

A. Popularise the Freedom Charter;

B. Free South Africa concerts to be held internationally besides
rallies, meetings, cultural activities, etc;

C. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON APARTHEID

D. Call for severing of diplomatic relations with racist South Africa by all countries;

E. Picketing outside South African embassies and consulates;

F. A call by the ANC and SACTU to all trade unions not to han-
dle goods coming from or going to South Africa;

G. Special commemorative material to be prepared for this day, highlighting in particular the 35th Anniversary of the Defiance Campaign. Such material should capture the defiant mood inside the country and project the march from ungovernability to people's power.

AUGUST 9th, 1987
(South African Women's Day)

A. Appropriate commemoration of the event, featuring material on women in these categories:

i) women and the pass campaigns;

ii) women and forced removals;

iii) women, the force behind the rent and consumer boycott;

iv) women in the People's Army — Umkhonto we Sizwe;

v) profile on the heroines of our struggle.

OCTOBER 11th, 1987
(International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in South Africa and Namibia)

A. Projection of the 25th Anniversary of Nelson Mandela's incarceration;

B. Demand the unconditional release of Nelson Mandela and all other political prisoners in apartheid dungeons;

C. Presentation of such petitions;

D. Demand the release of all detained activists and young fighters in Botha's concentration camps;

E. Picketing of South African embassies and consulates.

DECEMBER 16th, 1987
(South African Heroes' Day)

A. Mass circulation of material on all activities marking the 75th Anniversary of the Movement;

B. Highlight the role of Umkhonto we Sizwe in the armed political struggle in our country;

C. Mass rallies to highlight the major theme of the year.

AMANDLA! MAATLA!
ALL POWER TO THE PEOPLE!

AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS, P O BOX 31791, LUSAKA, ZAMBIA

# APPEAL
on the Occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the
African National Congress

On the 8th January, 1987 we shall be observing the 75th Anniversary of our movement, the African National Congress. This historic anniversary occurs at a critical moment in the struggle for the liberation of our country. Its observance will give both our membership and the people of our country as a whole an opportunity to adopt new initiatives aimed at making further advances toward the birth of a democratic South Africa.

The continuing struggle inside our country combined with the inspiring actions taken by the international community against racist South Africa, have driven the apartheid system into a deep and worsening crisis. Inside our country, the balance of strength between the forces of democracy on the one hand and those of racism on the other has shifted to such an extent that our victory over the apartheid regime is now in sight.

That confidence in the certainty of victory continues to inspire our people to carry out great feats of heroism in the struggle to liberate South Africa and bring peace to our region. The heightened offensive for democracy that has gripped our country for more than two years now is both unstoppable and irreversible.

In the face of these developments, the apartheid regime finds itself with no alternative but to admit the utter bankruptcy of its policy and resort to extreme measures of repression that are doomed to failure. All its actions are those of a regime that is fighting for its very survival.

Indeed, 75 years of our existence have been characterised by resistance and survival against heavy odds. We have survived martial law and states of emergency. We have been hounded, abducted, raided and massacred in various countries only to emerge, each time, stronger and more resolute to rid our country and the world of the scourge of apartheid.

It is therefore most appropriate that as we observe the 75th Anniversary of our movement, we should focus our attention on the central question of the destruction of the oppressive and evil system of white minority colonial domination and its replacement by a new democratic and non-racial political and social order.

To do this, and inspired by the greatly increased strength of the democratic movement in South Africa and the anti-apartheid movement internationally as compared to the increasing weakness of the apartheid regime, we must mount the most massive all-round offensive that the apartheid system has ever faced. Our own people are ready to confront this challenge.

We appeal to the world community to join us in this effort. Let the nations across the face of the globe impose comprehensive sanctions against apartheid South Africa. Let the people of the world not only isolate the racists but also reject their criminal regime as illegitimate.

Let us see the entire peace-loving humanity rally behind the ANC and the rest of the democratic movement of our country. Let us see not only greatly increased moral and material support to the forces of liberty and peace in South Africa but also their recognition as the genuine representatives of the people of our country.

Let the peoples of the world further increase their support for SWAPO and the people of Namibia in their struggle to liberate their country from apartheid colonialism and military occupation. Let all rally to the support of the Frontline States and other states of Southern Africa to help them withstand Pretoria's campaign of aggression and destabilisation.

We are certain that if together we take these measures, we will make a decisive movement forward towards the birth of a free South Africa, an independent Namibia and a peaceful, secure and stable region of Southern Africa. The masses of our people have no doubt whatsoever at this time of great hope and confidence in the future that the international community will march side by side with us to transform the retreat of the enemy into a rout.

## Forward to the 75th Anniversary of the African National Congress!

### Democracy will triumph!

### Victory is certain!

O. R. Tambo
PRESIDENT

# GÉNÉRAL GUIDELINES
of Activities for the 75th Anniversary of the
African National Congress

The African National Congress invites friends, allies and supporters of our liberation struggle to join the people of South Africa in commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the African National Congress. From January 8th commemorative events will be held in South Africa and throughout the world. 1987 will be observed in South Africa as the year for the all-round intensification of our people's offensive for the destruction of the apartheid system and the creation of a non-racial, democratic South Africa.

The invitation is addressed, inter alia, to political parties, national and international associations, governmental and non-governmental bodies, trade unions, workers, youth, women's and students' organisations, cultural and sporting bodies, religious communities, individuals: in fact to the entire international community.

In order to achieve our goal of increasing the effectiveness of international pressures on the Pretoria regime, the African National Congress invites you to:

* Create broad-based 75th Anniversary Committees where necessary.

* Focus on sanctions, boycott of South African products and international isolation of South Africa at all levels.

* Refuse to handle goods going to and coming from South Africa.

* Demand the withdrawal of the fascist army from black townships and schools, and the lifting of the state of emergency.

* Campaign against the recent fascist trend of incarcerating children in apartheid concentration camps and call for the abolition of such camps.

* Intensify the campaign for the unconditional release of Nelson Mandela and all other political prisoners and detainees, including the six Sharpeville civic leaders under sentence of death and the other eight patriots currently on death row. Campaign for the cessation of treason trials, the so-called security trials and judicial murders.

* Send 75th Anniversary greetings to all political prisoners and detainees as well as all democratic organisations in South Africa which are opposing the racist regime.

* Organise demonstrations, rallies, pickets and other solidarity activities throughout 1987 in support of the struggle in South Africa and Namibia.

* Organise with the mass media to highlight the struggle of the people of South Africa.

* Give full support to the fund-raising appeal of the African National Congress.

* Join in observing our national days which will be dedicated to the 75th Anniversary. These include
  * **January 8th** (Founding Day of the African National Congress),
  * **March 5th** (South African Congress of Trade Unions' Day),
  * **March 21st** (International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination),
  * **May Day** (International Workers' Day),
  * **June 16th** (South African Youth Day),
  * **June 26th** (South African Freedom Day),
  * **August 9th** (South African Women's Day),
  * **October 11th** (International Day of Solidarity with South African and Namibian Political Prisoners) and
  * **December 16th** (South African Heroes' Day).

* Organise conferences, seminars, teach-ins and workshops on the themes bearing upon the South African situation and the development of the liberation struggle.

* Mount effective and on-going publicity and propaganda campaigns and hold cultural activities relevant to the struggle.

Your support and participation in all the activities outlined here will help bring nearer our cherished goal of a non-racial democratic South Africa.

Alfred Nzo
SECRETARY GENERAL