Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Flashcards
1
Q
What did people think?
A
independent military org MK would be formed commanded by Nelson Mandela and Joe Slovo
Officially ANC stayed commited to peaceful methods.
2
Q
MK’s Actions
A
MK rejected terrorism and guerilla warfare. Believed loss of life would decline public support and possibly a civil war.
Chose acts of sabotage.
Hoped to target gov power plants, telepgone lines and transportation links.
Targets hit at night when civs not present.
3
Q
16 December 1961
A
10 small explosives planted by MK hit power stations and gov offices in Johannesburg, Durban and Port Elizabeth.
One member of MK killed.
MK published thier manifesto and distributed it on leaflets around SA
