📅 6 April 1959
Africanists who had broken from the ANC formed the PAC at Orlando Community Hall. Robert Sobukwe became president and emphasized African leadership and anti-colonial liberation.
📅 23 March 1960
Robert Sobukwe, P. K. Leballo and eleven others were charged with incitement following the protests. The prosecutions formed part of a rapid state crackdown.
📅 26 September 1974
The General Assembly's Political Committee recognized the liberation movements as representatives in the struggle, strengthening their international legitimacy.
