Congress of the People Overview

The transcript discusses the Freedom Charter, a symbol of hope for South Africa's progressive people. In 2015, the ANC celebrated the Charter's anniversary in Kliptown, with President Jacob Zuma delivering a keynote address. The Charter's conception was proposed by Professor Z K Matthews in 1953, leading to the formation of the Congress of the People, chaired by Chief Albert Luthuli. The Congress aimed to establish principles for a new South Africa, with volunteers collecting public demands for a democratic nation.

What year did the ANC declare as the year of the Freedom Charter?

• 2015

• 2020

• 2010

• 2005

Who proposed the idea of the Freedom Charter?

• Chief Albert Luthuli

• Walter Sisulu

• Professor Z.K. Matthews

• Yusuf Cachalia

What was the main goal of the Congress of the People?

• To establish a new political party

• To elect a new president

• To organize protests

• To create a set of principles for a new South Africa

Who served as the chairman of the Congress of the People?

• Chief Albert Luthuli

• Professor Z.K. Matthews

• Yusuf Cachalia

• Walter Sisulu

What was the role of Walter Sisulu and Yusuf Cachalia in the Congress of the People?

• Chairmen

• Vice Presidents

• Joint Secretaries

• Treasurers

In what year did Chief Albert Luthuli call for ANC volunteers to gather demands?

• 1956

• 1953

• 1954

• 1955

What was the primary focus of the ANC's call for volunteers in 1954?

• To organize a protest

• To gather demands and visions for a democratic South Africa

• To recruit new members

• To raise funds for the party