Southern Rhodesia: Ministry of Native Affairs
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TitleSouthern Rhodesia: Ministry of Native Affairs
Reference codeICS78
Date1961 February 7
Scope and ContentTypescript copy of memorandum to Minister of Native Affairs, Southern Rhodesia concerning compensation for financial losses by 28 former political detainees and restrictees released 1961; mainly for financial loss during their two year detention, the failure of Native Commissioners to look after their property during their detention, the cancellation of the allowance paid to detainees families during their imprisonment, and their difficulty in obtaining employment.
NotesThe Southern Rhodesia African National Congress was founded in 1957 under the leadership of Joshua Nkomo. It was banned by the Government in 1959, and several prominent members were arrested and detained. The detainees were released early in 1961. Their claim for compensation does not appear to have been successful.
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Extent1 item (3 pages)
Finding aidsNone
There is a similar memorandum, sent to the Ministry of Justice at ICS53
Level of descriptionfonds