South African Elections
The collection contains the following: More than 200 South African Elections posters dating from 1990 – (1990 till 1999). Most of these posters are from the 1994 elections and focus on rallies and campaigning for different political parties and political leaders, encouraged people to vote for a democratic, non-racial, non-sexist South Africa; more than 250 newspaper articles and supplements containing party- and general electoral advertisements. Some of the posters and newspapers advertisements sought to educate people about the electoral procedure, as many South Africans had not voted before 1994. Other collections containing images on the South African Elections, especially posters and the voter education material are: • Institute for Democratic Alternatives in South Africa (IDASA collection) at Stellenbosch University Library SUNDigital collections • National Library Digital Collections, Political Posters • UNISA Library Digital Collections, Political Posters • SAHA South African History Archive, GALLERY: 1994 Election posters
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Tuistemaker, kosmaker, geldmaker, babamaker, kleremaker, vredemaker
Newspaper advertisement by the Women's National Coalition (WNC) expressing that, while women take on multiple responsibilities and roles, they are still not afforded equal recognition and authority in decision making. The ... -
Place this on your fridge and gain weight
(1994-04-25)Newspaper advertisement by the Women's National Coalition (WNC) providing a summary of the Women's Charter for Effective Equality. The advertisement appears on page 10 of The Argus newspaper. -
Daar is iets wat magtiger as 'n man en sterker as enige vrou is : Gelykheid
Newspaper advertisement by the Women's National Coalition (WNC) emphasising the importance of recognition and equal rights for women, as well as the necessity for equality among all. -
Bewaar en gebruik
(1994-04-25)Newspaper advertisement by the Women's National Coalition (WNC) providing a summary of the Women's Charter for Effective Equality. The advertisement appears on page 13 of Die Burger newspaper. -
Support the Workers List Party on April 27 - 28th
Newspaper advertisement by the Worker's List Party (WLP) expressing their opposition to the compromises of the Kempton Park constitution, as well as emphasising their stance on the democratic rights of working people and ... -
Winde van verandering waai deur Suid-Afrika
Magazine by the National Party (NP) presenting a photo comic used to convey information that serves to illustrate a positive image of party leader, F. W. de Klerk, and the NP while creating a negative image of the African ... -
Ek is 'n man van my mense. Ek stem Nasionale Party
Newspaper advertisement by the National Party (NP) presenting a statement of support for the NP from a traditionalist named, David Malatsi. In the advertisement, Mr Malatsi states that the reason behind his support for the ... -
I am a businessman and I'm voting National Party
Newspaper advertisement by the National Party (NP) presenting a statement of support for the NP from a businessman named, Simon Gada. In the advertisement, Mr Gada criticises the acts and behaviour of the African National ... -
I am a computer operator and I'm voting National Party
Newspaper advertisement by the National Party (NP) presenting a statement of support for the NP from a computer operator named, Andrew Davies. The advertisement is compiled and issued by Marthinus van Schalkwyk. -
Eid mubaruk
Newspaper advertisement by the National Party (NP) wishing all Muslims well over the holy month of Ramadan. The advertisement is compiled and issued by Marthinus van Schalkwyk. -
The NP is committed to move mountains. Except one
(Graaff, David, 1994-04-23)Newspaper advertisement by the National Party (NP) delivering a statement from party leader, F. W. de Klerk, in which he expresses the party's aim and determination to ensure that peace and harmony among the various people ... -
I'm a secretary and I'm voting National Party
(van Schalkwyk, Marthinus, 1994-04-16)Newspaper advertisement by the National Party (NP) presenting a statement of support for the NP from a secretary by the name of Yvonne Blount. The advertisement is compiled and issued by Marthinus van Schalkwyk and appears ... -
I am a security guard and I'm voting National Party
Newspaper advertisement by the National Party (NP) presenting a statement of support for the NP from a security guard named, Solomon Masina, who believes the NP can restore law and order. The advertisement is compiled and ... -
I'm a secretary and I'm voting National Party
Newspaper advertisement by the National Party (NP) presenting a statement of support for the NP from a secretary by the name of Yvonne Blount. The advertisement is compiled and issued by Marthinus van Schalkwyk. -
I am a traditionalist and I'm voting National Party
Newspaper advertisement by the National Party (NP) presenting a statement of support for the NP from a traditionalist named, David Malatsi. In the advertisement, Mr Malatsi states that one of the reasons behind his support ... -
I haven't voted yet because...
(van Schalkwyk, Marthinus, 1994-04-28)Newspaper advertisement by the National Party (NP) presenting a yes/no questionnaire that highlights all the negative consequences of not voting as well as the negative consequences of not voting for the NP. The advertisement ... -
Now is the time...
(van Schalkwyk, Marthinus, 1994-04-27)Newspaper advertisement by the National Party (NP) delivering a message from party leader, F. W. de Klerk, in which he addresses the people of South Africa, appealing to them to support him and vote for the NP to build a ... -
The ANC has a plan...
(van Schalkwyk, Marthinus, 1994-04-26)Newspaper advertisement by the National Party (NP) highlighting the true cost of the African National Congress's (ANC) Reconstruction and Development Plan and how these costs effect the people of the country. The advertisement ... -
We've all made the change - to the NP
(van Schalkwyk, Marthinus, 1994-04-25)Newspaper advertisement by the National Party (NP) presenting names and images of all those who have shifted their support to the NP, as well as the reasons behind their support for the NP. The advertisement is compiled ... -
The DP is a little confused - it thinks we are their opposition
(van Schalkwyk, Marthinus, 1994-04-21)Newspaper advertisement by the National Party (NP) highlighting the Democratic Party's (DP) misconception of the NP as their opposition when, according to the NP, the greatest threat to what both the NP and DP stand for ...