African nationalism is a political movement for the unification of Africa (Pan-Africanism) and for national self-determination. African nationalism, in South Africa, also embraces the concept of a Africanism based on unity and togetherness of South Africans. It is a modern phenomenon, which tries to build a nation within a specific geographic area.
3. AFRICAN PEOPLES ORGANISATION
AND THE AFRICAN NATIONAL
CONGRESS
THE RESPONSE TO WHITE DOMINATION.
African Nationalism was a response against the white domination and
oppression. In the late 19th century different organizations fought for the
rights of African people and worked for their political rights.
However, Black Africans were not the only group of people to face
discrimination in the territories that became south Africa . Indians and
Coloured people also experienced injustice and exclusion from political life.
4. THE AFRICAN PEOPLES
ORGANISATION
In 1902 African Political Organization was formed. It later changed its
name to the African P peoples Organization in 1919. It was founded to
protect the interest of the coloured people and led by John Tobin.
THE AIM OF THE APO
The aim of the APO was to improve education for coloured people and
extend the franchise for them. This organization they used non-
confrontational methods such as petitions, deputations and resolutions. The
organization was supported by the middle class coloured people.
8. FORNAMTION OF THE SOUTH
AFRICAN NATIVE NATIONAL
CONGRESS IN 1912
The South African Native National Congress (SANNC), later known as
the Africa National Congress (ANC) was founded on the 8 January
1912.
The ANC is a national liberation movement. It was formed in 1912 to
unite the African people and spearhead the struggle for fundamental
political, social and economic change. The ANC's key objective is the
creation of a united, non-racial, non-sexist and democratic society.