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| − | An | + | (Acronym [[BPC]]) An political organisation founded in 1972 to co-ordinate the [[Black Consciousness Movement]]'s political activities in South Africa . Besides its political activities, the [[BPC]] also organised community projects such as cultural and health porgrammes and a literacy campaign. (See [[SABTU]] and the [[TECON Theatre Festival]].) It was responsible for the establishment of the [[Black Allied Workers Union]]. The BPC was banned in October 1977. |
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(Acronym BPC) An political organisation founded in 1972 to co-ordinate the Black Consciousness Movement's political activities in South Africa . Besides its political activities, the BPC also organised community projects such as cultural and health porgrammes and a literacy campaign. (See SABTU and the TECON Theatre Festival.) It was responsible for the establishment of the Black Allied Workers Union. The BPC was banned in October 1977.
Sources
Brits, 1995: p.31
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