Natal Indian Congress
Elise Gauthier
History
Gandhi on the persistent work of NIC members:
-Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi leads the march from Natal to the Transvaal: 1913
Significance
G. M. Naicker: we will not collaborate
"We stand for a round-table conference to be held within the framework of the UN's resolution. We are not anti-European. We are the friends of all the peoples of this country.
We expect that the Ghetto Act will be unconditionally withdrawn, and that steps will be taken to remove the other disabilities against us.
We stand also for the removal of disabilities imposed on the Africans and all other races amongst us, and at all times we shall assist them in their struggle.
We stand for non-European co-operation as the best means of waging a struggle for the full implementation of the rights of all peoples of S.A. We regard the signing of our agreement with Dr. Xuma as a historic development in co-operation of our two peoples.
All of India is perhaps more pleased with this achievement than with all other steps to date. Just as we shall never rest till we are freed so shall we work till all the non-Europeans get equal treatment.
To all who think that we are not strong enough to continue the struggle we say: That with 8,000,000 out of 10,000,000 organised in a determined struggle, supported by India and Asia, and the rest of the peace-loving peoples of the world, we must win, just as all the countries of Europe and Asia raising aloft the proud banner of freedom and revealing an unconquerable spirit are winning through to independence."
Works Cited
"Natal Indian Congress (NIC)." South African History Online. South African History Online. Web. 16 Nov. 2015.
"66. G. M. Naicker: We Will Not Collaborate." South African History Online. South African History Online. Web. 16 Nov. 2015.