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Title: Martin West Collection: African Independent Churches in Soweto
Description: AICA. Scenes from s the conference. The President of WAAIC presents a gift to an executive member.
Identifier: islandora:2258

Title: Martin West Collection: African Independent Churches in Soweto
Description: The First Catholic Apostolic Church in Zion of SA (4). Bishop Malinga healing a member of his congregation during Sunday service.
Identifier: islandora:2137

Title: Mrs Botha and Mrs Tshabalala, Soweto, 1984
Subject: Local government, Politicians' spouses, Botha, Elize, Apartheid, Political history--South Africa, Beyond the Barricades
Description: Mrs Elize Botha, then wife of the state president, and Mrs Tshabalala, then wife of the mayor of Soweto, leave the town council building in August 1984 after then President and Mrs Botha were granted "the freedom of the township" in a ceremony derived from an old British tradition.
Identifier: islandora:884

Title: ANC rally for released political prisoners, Soweto, 1990
Subject: Apartheid--South Africa, South Africa--Politics and government--1978-1989, South Africa--History--1961-1994, Demonstrations--South Africa, Political activists--South Africa,
Description: Thousands of supporters attend an ANC (African National Congress) rally for released leaders, including Walter Sisulu, in Soweto, 29 October, 1989.
Identifier: islandora:12592

Title: Martin West Collection: African Independent Churches in Soweto
Description: Soweto scene. Regina Mundi Catholic church, then reportedly one of the largest church buildings in South Africa.
Identifier: islandora:2218

Title: Martin West Collection: African Independent Churches in Soweto
Description: Archbishop J H Abel, leader of an association of Apostolic independent churches on the West Rand, officiating at an ordination service in Soweto. With him is the Revd Brian Brown, adviser to the independent churches for the Christian Institute. Archbishop Abel was about to retire & had asked me to replace him! I declined, but as the association was seeking someone to assist them, I suggested Brian Brown might be able to help. We attended a service in Soweto, where Brian also declined the appointment but offered help. As an ordained minister he was unexpectedly roped into the service.
Identifier: islandora:2251

Title: Martin West Collection: African Independent Churches in Soweto
Description: Ordination ceremony. Holy Free Corner Stone Church of Zion (15).
Identifier: islandora:2513

Title: Martin West Collection: African Independent Churches in Soweto
Description: Apostolic Full Gospel Mission of South Africa (2). Sunday service, 1973
Identifier: islandora:2345

Title: Martin West Collection: African Independent Churches in Soweto
Description: Traditional diviners & novices at the Wilgerspruit Fellowship Centre north of Pretoria. Bishop J E Makgalemele (2) wanted his picture taken with the group.
Identifier: islandora:2423

Title: Martin West Collection: African Independent Churches in Soweto
Description: Bantu Bethlehem Christian Apostolic Church of SA (1). Archbishop M P Radebe.
Identifier: islandora:2387

Title: Martin West Collection: African Independent Churches in Soweto
Description: Ordination ceremony. Holy Free Corner Stone Church of Zion (15). Ministers lead the candidates into the church (both husband and wife were ordained together).
Identifier: islandora:2085

Title: Martin West Collection: African Independent Churches in Soweto
Description: AICA conference, Soweto. A communion service held for members. The format is that used by the Apostolic Full Gospel Mission of South Africa (2), in turn based on the official Methodist liturgy.
Identifier: islandora:2257