Question

explorer task 2 other forms of resistance:
in response to the creation of the union of south africa in 1910 and the discriminatory land laws passed in 1913, two groups arose to protect the rights of the white boers and the black south africans.
the african national congress in 1912 (black south africans).
the afrikaner broederbond in 1918 (white boers).
directions: research both of these organizations and produce a press statement for each which outlines why each group felt it became necessary and what their goals and objectives were.
january 8, 1912: anc
albert luthuli
president of the anc 1952 to 1967
1918: afrikaner broederbond
nicolaas johannes diederichs
chairman 1938 to 1942
president of south africa 1975 to 1978
we established our organization because ...
we established our organization because ...
since then, our position has become still more insecure because ...
since then, our position has become still more insecure because ...
against this background, our essential objectives are ...
against this background, our essential objectives are ...

Explanation:

To answer this, we analyze each organization:

African National Congress (ANC, 1912)

• Why established: The Union of South Africa (1910) and discriminatory land laws (1913) oppressed Black South Africans, denying them rights (e.g., land ownership, political representation). ANC formed to protect Black rights.
• Position insecurity: Subsequent laws (e.g., pass laws, segregation) worsened oppression. Racial policies like apartheid’s precursors increased discrimination, limiting Black economic/social/political power.
• Objectives: Secure equal rights (voting, land, education), end racial discrimination, promote Black empowerment and a non - racial South Africa.

Afrikaner Broederbond (1918)

• Why established: Post - Union, Afrikaners (White Boers) feared losing cultural/ economic/political dominance to British - influenced policies. The organization formed to protect Afrikaner interests (culture, language, economic power).
• Position insecurity: Urbanization, British economic influence, and growing Black resistance threatened Afrikaner dominance. Changing demographics and political shifts (e.g., Black political organizing) challenged their control.
• Objectives: Preserve Afrikaner culture/language (Afrikaans), ensure economic/political power (e.g., promoting Afrikaner - led businesses, political representation), and maintain White minority rule.

Answer:

African National Congress (1912)

• We established our organization because the Union of South Africa (1910) and 1913 discriminatory land laws oppressed Black South Africans, denying us basic rights (land, politics, equality). We needed to protect Black interests.
• Since then, our position has become still more insecure because racial laws (pass laws, segregation) intensified. Apartheid - like policies expanded, limiting our economic, social, and political power.
• Against this background, our essential objectives are to secure equal rights (voting, land, education), end racial discrimination, and build a non - racial, just South Africa.

Afrikaner Broederbond (1918)

• We established our organization because Afrikaners feared losing cultural, economic, and political dominance to British - influenced policies post - Union. We needed to protect Afrikaner interests.
• Since then, our position has become still more insecure because urbanization, British influence, and Black resistance threatened our dominance. Demographic and political shifts challenged our control.
• Against this background, our essential objectives are to preserve Afrikaner culture/language, ensure economic/political power, and maintain White (Afrikaner) minority rule.