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COLONIALISM / DURBAN 1837
Jan Tzatzoe, Andries Stoffles, The Revd Dr Philip and Revds Read (senior and junior) give evidence against DUrban following ill- treatment of Africans Date: 1837
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1837 Africans Andries Colonialism Evidence Give Junior Philip Read Revd Senior Treatment
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This powerful image captures a pivotal moment in the history of colonialism and the struggle for human rights in the urban landscape of Durban, South Africa, in 1837. The photograph depicts Jan Tzatzoe, Andries Stoffles, The Revd Dr Philip and Revds Read (senior and junior) giving evidence against the colonial administrator, Durban, following reports of ill-treatment and injustices inflicted upon the local African population. At the time, Durban was the magistrate and commander of the British Natal Native Police, a force responsible for maintaining order among the African population. However, his actions towards the indigenous people were marked by brutality and disregard for their human rights. The four men in the photograph are prominent figures in the community, with Jan Tzatzoe and Andries Stoffles being respected African leaders, and the Reverends Philip and Read being religious figures. Their decision to testify against Durban was a courageous act, as it put them at risk of retaliation from the colonial authorities. The scene is set in a courtroom, with a table laden with documents and witnesses taking their oaths. The atmosphere is tense, with the weight of history hanging heavy in the room. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the injustices that were perpetrated against the African population during the colonial era and the bravery of those who spoke out against it. The image is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the determination to fight for justice and human rights, even in the face of overwhelming power and oppression. It also highlights the complexities of colonialism, with its interplay of politics, religion, and power dynamics, and the role that individuals and communities played in shaping the course of history.
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