Mass Democratic Movement Flashcards
What did the ANC call 1989 to be a year of
Year of mass action
When were hundreds of political trainees released
After highly publicised hunger strikes
Who formed the Mass Democratic Movement
A broad alliance of anti-apartheid organisations with UDF members and COSATU as its core members.
What did the MDM do
It launched a defiance campaign against the government.
What did the defiance campaign that the MDM launched call for
It was a national campaign that called for and end to segregation in hospitals, public transport and beaches. It also held large stay-always to protest the tricameral elections
How was it evident that the defiance campaign was a success
By the 3 million workers that stayed away from work on Election Day.
How did people respond to the harsh government reaction
They became bolder and ignored government banning orders, eviction notices and restrictions and defied segregation laws.
How did the MDM show its support for the ANC, despite it still being in exile
Openly displayed the flag and distributed its literature.
What was another form of protest that the MDM organised
Freedom marches
How did the government react to the freedom marches
They took little action
What became clear about the civil protests
They had been effective and that the government no longer had control.
