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Title: Martin West Collection: African Independent Churches in Soweto
Description: AICA conference in Methodist Church in Soweto. At the table (left to right) are Archbishop M P Radebe, Bishop J E Makgalemele (session chair) ,&, the President of AICA, President S Manana. There was always translation so that everything said was available in a Sotho and an Nguni language (usually Zulu and seSotho). Translators are standing in front of the table, Moderator S E Majola (left) ,&, President S G Nyangwa.
Identifier: islandora:2166

Title: Martin West Collection: African Independent Churches in Soweto
Description: Sacrifice at St Francis Church (57), as described in Martin West, Bishops & Prophets in a Black City, pp 182-3. Bishop Nakeli praying over sacrificial fire.
Identifier: islandora:2418

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: Khayelitsha branch of South African Democratic Teacher's union protest, Cape Town
Subject: Wynberg (Cape Town, South Africa), Western Cape (South Africa), Demonstrations, Education, Labor unions
Description: Strike low-down: Members of the Khayelitsha branch of the South African Democratic Teacher's Union (SADTU) protest in Wynberg yesterday. Striking SADTU members were to gather in Worcester today for a day of "mass action".
Identifier: islandora:17781

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: Members of the San community at the South African San Institute (SASI) office
Subject: Olyn, Andries Xubonoma, San (African people)--Botswana and South Africa--Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Khomani (African people)--Botswana and South Africa--Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, San (African people)--Social life and customs, Khomani (African people)--Social life and customs, Men--Botswana and South Africa--Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Indigenous peoples--Land tenure--Africa, Southern, ,
Description: Andries Olyn and unidentified man at take a tea break a the South African San Institute (SASI) office in Upington, South Africa.
Identifier: islandora:27043

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: Members of the South African Police dressed in camouflage
Subject: Police--South Africa, Militarism--South Africa,
Description: Members of the South African Police who were, for the first time, dressed in camouflage. Thus, giving the strong impression that the political situation in South Africa was now seen as a war situation and a state of emergency.
Identifier: islandora:18461

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