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

Item set

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
ApartheidSee all item sets with this value
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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  • Klipfontein residents during the move in 1979
    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" This photograph showing Klipfontein residents in a tractor, together with their belongings taken to Glenmore. Photograph taken by Jack Cooper in 1979
  • Klipfontein residents during the move in 1979
    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 a man and a woman in Klipfontein, probably husband and wife, standing next to a pile of fire wood. Photograph taken by Jack Cooper in 1979
  • Klipfontein residents during the move to Glenmore, 4 April 1979
    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 Klipfontein residents, men and women with their property loaded on trucks to be taken to Glenmore, April 1979ken to Glenmore. Photograph reprinted by Colin Urquhart in September 1983
  • Klipfontein residents during the move to Glenmore, 4 April 1979
    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 Klipfontein residents, men and women during the move to Glenmore, April 1979. Mr Shorty Mxolozeli (then aged 78) on far right of photograph. Photograph taken by Jack Cooper, 4 April 1979
  • Klipfontein residents during the move to Glenmore, 4 April 1979
    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 four men at Klipfontein, during the move to Glenmore, April 1979
  • Klipfontein Trial - Ben Maclennan taking notes
    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 men( residents of Klipfontein) standing outside court during Klipfontein trial. Ben Maclennan, a reporter and journalist for the Eastern Province Herald, is taking notes
  • Louis Koch and B.B. Zondani together with other four white men infront of the Grahamstown High Court
    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" This photograph shows Mr Louis Koch, appointed Chief Director of the Cape Midlands Administration Board, and Mr B. Zondani together with other two white men. It is not clear where they are standing, possibly infront of the Grahamstown High Court
  • Mapapu's daughter and two other young girls at 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 for Eaastern Province Herald, covering the move, and when he wrote the book "Glenmore : the story of a forced romoval"
  • Mr F. Mstowana - chairman of the Tyefu Tribal Authority (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 - Chairman of the Tyefu Tribal Authority and one of the commercial farmers in the scheme, Mr F. Mstowana stands beside the concreted irrigation furrow that leads water to his land
  • Mr F. Mstowana, Chairman of Tyefu Tribal Authority and one of the commercial farmers in the scheme, stands beside the concreted irrigation furrow that leads water to his land, 1978
    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)
  • Mr Joseph Gqozombana holds the eviction notice
    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 blind Mr Joseph Gqozombana, in Kenton emergency camp, with the eviction notice ordering him to Glenmore. Photograph taken in March 1979.
  • Mr Joseph Gqozombana surrounded by three kids
    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
  • Mr Joseph Gqozombana with two young men in Klipfontein
    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
  • Mr Joseph Gqozombana with two young men in Klipfontein
    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
  • Mr Louis Koch
    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" This photograph shows Mr Louis Koch, Chief Director of the East Cape Administration Board, standing beside the 500 wood-frame houses comprising the temporary scheme at the Glenmore site on the Fish River. Photograph reprinted by Evert Smith, 12 April 1979
  • Mr Louis Koch - Chief Director of the Eastern Cape Administrative Board (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: "Mr Louis Koch, Chief Director of the East Cape Administration Board, stands beside the 500 wood-frame houses comprising the temporary scheme at the Glenmore site on the Fish River" Photograph reprinted by Everet Smith on 12 April 1979
  • Mr Louis Koch in Klipfontein during the move to Glenmore, 4 April 1979
    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" This photograph shows Mr Louis Koch, appointed Chief Director of the Cape Midlands Administration Board. Photograph reprinted by Basil Hall, 5 September 1983?
  • Mr Mani Billy, a Kenton-on-Sea resident, smiling wryly at news about eviction
    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
  • Mr Shorty Mxokozeli
    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 Mr Shorty Mxokozeli during Klipfontein trial. Ben Maclennan, a reporter and journalist for the Eastern Province Herald, is taking notes
  • Mrs Noliti Boko in Klipfontein, March 1978
    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 shows Mrs Noliti Boko standing infront of a shack with her belongings lying outside, waiting to be taken to Glenomore. Photograph reprinted by Colin Urquhart, September 1983
  • Muddy road inbetween two wooden fences - bridge
    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 muddy road inbetween two wooden fences, probably a bridge.
  • Muddy road leading to 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 muddy road leading to Glenmore, with four pressman or newspaper journalists standing on the side of the road.
  • Nicholas Fischat in 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 removal
  • Older woman infront of a shack - 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 older woman infront of shack in Glenmore.
  • Pension problems - Mr Zakhe and Mr Gqukani at a meeting with Black Sash members, Glenmore 1982
    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" This photograph shows men, including, Mr Zakhe (left) and Mr Gqukani at a meeting with Black Sash members, Glenmore 1982