Klipfontein & Glenmore, Cape Province - Forced Removals Collection (1979)

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Title
Klipfontein & Glenmore, Cape Province - Forced Removals Collection (1979)
Alternative Title
Forced Removals Photographic Archive – Klipfontein & Glenmore
Creator
Maclennan, Ben (Collector)
Description
The Klipfontein & Glenmore, Cape Province – Forced Removals Collection (1979) comprises a series of 84 photographs and associated textual images documenting the forced removals of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-Sea, to the resettlement area of Glenmore in 1979. These images were compiled by journalist Ben Maclennan, who covered the removal and subsequent legal and community responses for the Eastern Province Herald and in his book Glenmore: the Story of a Forced Removal. The collection includes photographs of individuals and families affected by the eviction, agricultural schemes such as the Tyefu irrigation scheme, court proceedings in Grahamstown concerning eviction orders, community leaders and administration officials, and everyday scenes reflecting the socio-economic conditions of the displaced communities in both Klipfontein and Glenmore.

The photographs provide a vivid visual record of apartheid-era forced removals and resettlement practices in the Eastern Cape, capturing both the human experience of dispossession and the political and legal contexts surrounding these events. This collection is an important resource for researchers in South African social history, apartheid studies, land rights and forced removals, journalism and visual culture, and community activism.
Date Issued
1979
Language
English
Provenance
Materials collection by Ben Maclennan, a journalist and photographer, who covered this event.
Type
Collection
Genre
Documentary photography
Social justice archives
Legal/journalistic imagery
Subject
Forced removals
Apartheid spatial policies
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Eastern Cape social history
Klipfontein (South Africa)
Glenmore (South Africa)
Tyefu Agricultural Scheme
Forced relocation activism
Format
Digital images (photographs/scans)
Spatial Coverage
Klipfontein farm (Eastern Cape, South Africa)
Glenmore (Eastern Cape, South Africa)
Kenton-on-Sea (Eastern Cape, South Africa)
Grahamstown (Eastern Cape, South Africa)
Temporal Coverage
1979
Extent
84 photographic and textual items

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  • Aerial photo of Glenmore squatters
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows an aerial view of Glenmore, April 1979: the houses ready for their first occupants.
  • Aerial photo of Glenmore valley
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows an aerial view of Glenmore. Site of permanent town visible behind and to the right of the 'temporary' houses.
  • An old man with grey beard and glasses
    Photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer
  • Bus driving driving out of Glenmore
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows a bus driving out of Glenmore
  • Bushman's River farm - part of Klipfontein
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist for Eastern Province Herald, covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced romoval" The photograph shows part of Klipfontein - the Bushman's River farm owned by Coloured families under testamentary trust, where 1 460 African squatters have congregated in recent years. Houses all owner-built, range from brick structures to traditional wattle and daub, mostly plastered
  • Bushman's River farm - part of Klipfontein (text)
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist for Eastern Province Herald, covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced removal. This photograph showing part of Klipfontein - the Bushman's River farm owned by Coloured families under testamentary trust, where 1 460 African squatters have congregated in recent years. Houses, all owner-built, range from brick structures to traditional wattle and daub, mostly plastered" Photograph processed by Eastern Province Herald, 31 March 1979
  • Bushmans RU trial
    Photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows people sitting on benches during a court case or meeting
  • Bushmans RU trial - Mr Shorty Mxokozeli
    Photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows an unidentified African man, possibly, Mr Shorty Mxokozeli during Bushmans RU trial
  • Bushmans RU Trial - Mr Shorty Mxokozeli
    Photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows an unidentified African man, possibly, Mr Shorty Mxokozeli during Bushmans RU trial
  • Bushmans RU trial - side profile of an older African male
    Photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows an old man during Bushmans RU case
  • Bushmans RU trial - two African men
    Photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows two older gentlemen , one in a beanie and the other in a hat during Bushmans RU trial
  • Dora Mkhaliphi - Kenton squatter (text)
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist for Eastern Province Herald, covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced removal. This photograph showing a transcript: "One of the Kenton squatters to be moved to the Glenmore resettlement project on the Fish River, Mrs Dora Mkhaliphi, mother of seven shows her 10-day notice of eviction . Widowed Mrs Mkhaliphi has lived in the area for 23 years. She claims she has section 10 rights to live in an urban area"
  • Dora Mkhaliphi, one of the Kenton squatters to be moved to Glenmore
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced removal" This particular photograph shows, one of the Kenton squatters to be moved to the Glenmore resettlement project on the Fish River, Mrs Dora Mkhaliphi, mother of seven, shows her 10 day notice of eviction. Widowed Mrs Mkhaliphi has lived in the area for 23 years. She claims she has Section 10 rights to live in an urban area,Ben Maclennan (donor)
  • Emily Skiti
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced removal",Ben Maclennan (donor)
  • Fischat relatives, Klipfonteinn
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist for Eaastern Province Herald, covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced removal"
  • Glenmore - A room inside one of the houses
    A series of photographs showing views of forced removal of communities from Klipfontein farm, near Kenton-on-sea, and other areas, to Glenmore in 1979. These photographs were accumulated by Ben Maclennan when he worked as a journalist for Eastern Province Herald, covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced romoval"
  • Glenmore - back of a wooden shack
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows back of a wooden shack, temporary houses built for Glenmore people after they were removed from Klipfontein
  • Glenmore - children fetching water at the tap
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows children in Glenmore, fetching water at the tap.
  • Glenmore - children playing outside
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows children in Glenmore, playing outside their houses.
  • Glenmore - children playing outside
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows children in Glenmore, playing outside their houses.
  • Glenmore - children working in the garden
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows children in Glenmore, working in the garden infront of their houses
  • Glenmore - door leading into wooden shack
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows a door leading into wooden shack, temporary houses built for Glenmore people after they were removed from different places in the Eastern Cape, including Klipfontein
  • Glenmore - man on muddy road
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows a man, possibly pressman or journalist, on muddy road looking away.
  • Glenmore - men digging a hole
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows a group of men in Glenmore digging a hole, probably a grave. When the evicted people arrived in Glenmore, a number of them became sick, there were no jobs, only poverty and that there was no clinic for people to get medication. People started dying.
  • Glenmore - wooden building
    A series of photographs taken at the time of the Klipfontein evictions, the resultant trial at the Supreme Court Grahamstown, and the eventual settlement of those evicted in the Glenmore resettlement location, showing some of the residents involved, officials, members of the press, as well as aerial and on site views of Glenmore. Photographers: Dave Forbes, Ben Maclennan, Evert Smith, and an unknown photographer. This photograph shows a wooden building with many windows, possibly a hostel or school in Glenmore