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A theological rationale and a call to prayer for the end to unjust rule |
This is a pamphlet containing the statement accepted for distribution by the SACC, April 6, 1985 regarding theological rationale and a call to prayer for the end to unjust rule. It is reproduced in Journal of Theology for South Africa, September 1985. |
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Be not overcome by evil |
Journal article containing the response of the South African Council of Churches to the Eloff Commission |
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Bishop Tutu hits back at Dr Koornhof |
Journal article with a reaction by Desmond Tutu to a statement made in Parliament by Dr Koornoof about an alleged conspiracy by certain organisations to encourage squatters to engage in civil disobedience. Note that the document is incomplete. |
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Commission of Inquiry into the South African Council of Churches held at Pretoria on 28 March 1983, Volume 59 |
Excerpt from transcript of Volume 59, with evidence from Dr Khoza E M Mgojo, President of the Methodist Conference of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa, of the Commission of Inquiry into the South African Council of Churches (SACC), chaired by the Honourable Mr Justice C F Eloff, to inquire |
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Commission of Inquiry into the South African Council of Churches held at Pretoria on 4 November 1982 |
Excerpt from the transcript of evidence from Bishop Desmond Tutu, to the Commission of Inquiry into the South African Council of Churches (SACC), chaired by the Honourable Mr Justice C F Eloff, to inquire into, report and make recommendations about, the activities of the SACC, including its manag |
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Emergency Convocation of Churches in South Africa: package of preparation material |
The Emergency Convocation of Churches in South Africa was decided upon to work on and develop effective non-violent actions to pressure the government to the negotiation table and for the church to refuse to collaborate with an unjust system. |
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Extract from the report of the General Secretary, Bishop Desmond Tutu to the SACC Annual National Conference 1979 July |
Extract from the report of General Secretary, Bishop Desmond Tutu to the South African Council of Churches' Annual National Conference regarding detention without trial, banning orders, restoration of rule of law and free democracy in the Ministry of Justice. |
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Home and family life: responsibility of Christians |
Pamphlet produced by the South African Council of Churches to promote a Christian way of life |
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Interview with Frank Chikane |
Oral interview with Rev Frank Chikane, This interview was conducted just after Rev. Chikane's appointment as General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches (SACC). Chikane, age 36, was underground at the time of the interview. |
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June 16 Memorial service: a theological rationale and a call to prayer for the end to unjust rule |
Pamphlet for the 10 year commemorative June 16 Memorial Service. This pamphlet consists of songs including Nkosi sikekela i-Africa, prayers and sermons. |
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Letter delivered to the Secretary of State, Dr. H. Kissinger, from the South African Council of Churches |
Letter, published as an article in a journal, from South African Council of Churches to US Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger to request him to remember human rights issues when negotiating with the South African Government. |
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List of the ten transgressions of the religion freedom by the SA Government as compiled by the Justice of the reconsiliated divison of the SACC |
List of the ten transgressions of religious freedom by the SA Government as compiled by Justice and Reconciliation division of the South African Council of Churches (SACC). |
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National Conference, 1983: resolutions adopted |
This is the pamphlet containing resolutions of the National Conference held in 1983 of the South African Council of Churches. |
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Paper delivered at the Annual Meeting of Diakonia on March 25, 1980 |
Article containing a paper delivered by Archbishop Tutu, General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches, at the annual meeting of Diakonia on 25 March 1980 on population removals and the urban church. |
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Report on a Consultation of representatives of SACC member churches on racism and change in South Africa |
Pamphlet on a Consultation of representatives of SACC member churches, held at the Koinonia Conference Centre, Johannesburg,10-12 May 1982 for a follow up to the consultation on racism held in February 1980. |
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Resolutions of the Eight National Conference of the South African Council of Churches, July 27-29, 1976 |
Resolutions of the South African Council of Churches, discussed at the Eighth National Conference, which includes the call for detainees to be charged or released, the right for students to non-violent protest and the rejection of the oppressive system of the South African Government. |
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Response of the South African Council of Churches to the WCC programme to combat racism |
Response of the South African Council of Churches to the WCC programme to combat racism (1969-1979). |
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Review since last Conference |
The letter from Desmond Tutu to SACC regarding the review of the conference about the death of Steve Biko. Also asking the authority to institute the judicial inquiry into Steve's death. |
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Statement by the General Secretary of South African Council of Churches, Desmond Tutu |
Statement by the General Secretary of South African Council of Churches, Desmond Tutu, of October 21, 1980, in response to the warning by the Minister of Police, Mr Le Grange, about certain action of Churches. |
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Statement issued by the Praesidium of the South African Council of Churches on Security Branch raid on Diakonia House on November 26th, 1976 |
Statement issued by the South African Council of Churches (SACC) regarding Security Forces raid on their offices in Diakonia House. Included is also a statement on the banning of Trade Unionist |