C.l. 4. M. 3 31/48 MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. MINISTERIE VAN EKONOMIESE ONTWIKKELING. Marks' Buildings, Parliament Street, CAPE TOWN, 24th March, 1948. Dear Sir I am directed by the Honourable the Minister to acknowledge receipt of your letter JRA/CT of the 15th March, with enclosed copy of the Findings of the Council of the South African Institute of Race Relations,-and to inform you that the matters which concern the Department of Commerce and Industries are receiving attention. Yours faithfully, The Acting Director, S.A. Institute of Race Relations P.O. Box 97, JOHANNESBURG.
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M. 3 31/48
M I N I S T R Y O F E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T .
M I N I S T E R I E V A N E K O N O M I E S E O N T W I K K E L I N G .
Marks' Buildings, Parliament Street, CAPE TOWN,
24th March, 1948.
Dear Sir
I am directed by the Honourable the Minister
to acknowledge receipt of your letter JRA/CT of the 15th
March, with enclosed copy of the Findings of the Council of
the South African Institute of Race Relations,-and to inform
you that the matters which concern the Department of Commerce
and Industries are receiving attention.
Yours faithfully,
The Acting Director,S.A. Institute of Race Relations
P.O. Box 97,JOHANNESBURG.
Telegramadres \ N Y W E R fO M ’ Telegraphic^Address J •• ™ TVVfcKC O n .
Telefoon1Telephone 3-1651
U N I E V A N SUI D- AF RI KA.
U N I O N O F S O U T H AFRI CA.
Adresseer asb. alle briewe aan die Sekretaris.
A ll communications to be addressed to the Secretary.
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DEPARTEMENT VAN HANDEL EN NYWERHEID, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AM QJM QI 'ctricc
SENTRAALSTRAAT 216,216 CENTRAL STRE
PRETORIA,
The Acting Director,S.A. Institute of Race Relations, P.O. Box 97*JOHANNESBURG.
Dear Sir,
BUILDI FOR NATIVE HOUSES,
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Your letter JRA/CT of the 15th March, 194-8, addressed to the Hon the Minister of Economic Development in the above connection, has been passed to this office for attention.
Although this Department is not directly responsible in the first instance, for the allocation of material for Native Housing purposes, I have nevertheless asked the Controller of Building Materials for his comments which are as follows*-
"The percentage of 2*46 quoted by the South African Institute of Race Relations refers, I believe, to the percentage of building Permits issued in 194-6 in favour of Native Housing,As most building materials are not under direct control,it can be stated, that, in effect, materials are automatically allocated to the projects in respect of which building permits are issued by the Deputy Building Controller*
In certain instances, direct allocations of material such as cement, corrugated iron etc., are made to National and Municipal Housing Projects, and this would include Native Housing. It nevertheless remains necessary for a building permit to have been isaed by the Deputy Building Controller*
As far as I am aware, however, the issue of building permits for Native Housing is not in the first instance the responsibility of the Deputy Building Controller but depends on funds being made available by the National Housing and Planniiigl Commission and thus upon the sponsorship of the Commission*The criticism made by the South African Institute of Race Relations would accordingly appear to be a matter for the National Housing and Planning Commission and not either for this Department or for the Deputy Building Controller*
It might be mentioned that the South African Institute of Race Relations has probably not got the correct percentage since Native Housing is provided by a large number of private | persons as well as public bodies; outbuildings to private houses provide native housing, the Gold Mining Industry, and m other industries erect native compmnds and houses etc, and w natives themselves obtain permits for the erection of houses,* and all these figures are not separately shown in the returns published by the Deputy Building Controller."
Yours faithfully,
For* SECRE’Y ^ F Q R COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIES, (COMMODEK SUPPLY DIVISION)
JRA/CT. 19th April, 1948.
The Secretary for Connorce and Industries,(Commodity Supply Division),Departncrt of Commerce and Industries,216 Central Street,PRETORIA.
Dear Sir,
I acknowledge with thanks the receipt of your letter Ho. C.S.D.108/16 dated 15th April, 1948.
I am very grateful for the trouble you have taken in obtaining the comments of the Controller of Building Materials on the statement of findings of the Institute Council*
It is noted that the figure of 2»46/» quoted by the Institute refers only to building permits issued in 1946, and that figures for Native housing provided by private enterprise and other public bodies are not reflected in the returns published by the Dep ity 3uilding Controller.
Yours faithfully.
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Quintin Whyte DIRECTOR.
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JRA/LR 1001 VF.y, 1248.
The Secretary,National Housing and Planning Commission,P.O. j=ojc 386,PBSTtfBU.
Dear Sir,
X attach hereto a copy of the Findings of the Council of this Institute after its discussions in January on rt?aa»cticnl Proh]^ns in Industry.” I also enclose a copy of a letter from the S^retary f ~>r ^oofTr’tra^ ^ .re quoting the comments of the Deputy Building Controller on certain point# In the Findings.
With all due respect, it appears that the Deputy Building Controller has evaded the issue and has in no way clarified the position hy stating that thiB appears to be a matter for your Commission and not for his own department.
I shall £e very pleased indeed to receive ycur comments on our Council's Findings and also on the statements fcy the Deputy Building Controller contained in the enclosed letter.
Yours truly.
Quint in Whyte DIRECTOR
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DIREK.TEUR VAN BEHUISING.. i ' r
ALL fO M M U N IC A T IO N S TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE
DIRECTOR OF HOUSING.
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TelefoonTelephone No. 3-0831.
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U N IO N OF SOUTH AFRICA.
DEPARTEMENT VAN GESONDHEID. D E P A R T M E N T OF H E A L T H .
NASIONALE BEHUISINGS- EN PLANNEKOMMISSIE, NATIONAL HOUSING AND PLANNING COMMISSION,
POSBUS/P.O. BOX 386PRETORIA.
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The Director,S.A. Institute of Race Relations, P.O. Box 97,JOHANNESBURG.
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Sir,
PRACTICAL PROBLEMS IN INDUSTRY,
With reference to your letter No. J.R.A./LR. of the 10th instant, I have to inform you that the allocation of materials for lilative Housing— depended on the houses desired to be erected. More^ materials would have been allocated if Local Authorities wanted to build more houses.
I may also add that the Government has now assumed a large responsibility for Native Housing and this will change the position.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
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The Hon. the Minister of JusticeUnion Building*, ' _ .P a * T 0 E I A. 3rd l0T*al>ep. 1949.
Sir,
Recent disturbances at Krugersdorp and Randfontein.
The Institute of Race Belationc _
a S rR ^ f reteit di; tJ^banc*• ln th« locations at K r u ^ Jd w p nd Rancfonteln. Judging by the information which has been
d U tn JS Wfuld W * * thmt 0“a of the causes of theWM the faCt that E n d i n g changes in Hatlve
Administration were not discussed with the people concernedbeforehand, nor were adequate explanation* given. If this Is
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, lA»titute considers It is vitally necessary thatfull public enquiries should be held, in order to establish th* true causes and thus to avoid future similar disturbances.
to l*t HH *£?T90latlT* lf will he kind enoughto I t us know whether public enquiries are to be held into
-nd iT ™ * th dl,tJrt“ 8M *t Irugersdorp and Randfontein, nd if so, the types of snquir which are to be held.
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Tours faithfully.
Quintin Whyte -
D I R B C T O R .
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th. Son. the Klnleter of * . « t . Wf.tr.. Union Buildings,P B I T O S I A,
Sir,
Recent disturbance at Krugersdorp.
The Institute 1. ^.T.ly o o n c ^ ^ T . r t h . ^ . o . ^ ^ 1 ' -
turbance at KunsieTille Township, JTJJ* Jjuld appear that one Information .hich » . h.eo 3 2 Monlolp-tt,-.of the K i n ca».«. »*■ the , „ Tt0. contrect. ..re
false rumours, tragedy and loss of lift.
The Institute truets that a viewh.ld, to establish the caa.ee of to aroiding future trouble of a eiaiiar
anxious that every Meanwhile, howerer, we arj <»xtre» out*P#aks, - »»
possible etep should be ta* * V V( thall be aost grateful Ifanxiety which we know you shsr . authorities thetcu will agree to take up with all looal « th#ir COBtroineoe.eltr for owult»tA° » J . U h . end for
£ £ L m ? 5 fh. » . » « f - « d lmplloottone of c h ^ e .
Tours faithfully*
Qiaintin Whyte. piRlCTQR
UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA.-UNIE VAN SUID-AFRIKA.
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF NATIVE AFFAIRS. KANTOOR VAN DIE MINISTER VAN NATURELLESAKE.
Pl/13. Union Building,
Pretoria .
29th November, 1949.
Dear Sir,
Recent disturbance at Krueersdoru.
I am directed by the Honourable the Minister to
acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 23rd November, 1949?
in the above connection, and to advise you that you may
expect a fuller communication from the Secretary for**
Native Affairs, in due course.
Yours faithfully,
PR IV. TARY,
Quintin Whyte, Esq.,Director S.A.Institute of Race Relati1 Box 97,Johannesburg.
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UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA.-UNIE VAN SUID-AFRIKA.
Ministry of Justice, Ministerie van Justisie,
Union Buildings, Uniegebou,
Pretoria.^ im 1349
The Director,The S.A. Institute of Race Relations,
P.O. Box 97»JOHANNESBURG.
Dear Sir,
I am directed by the Honourable the Minister of Justice to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 23rd November, and to inform you that he has already appointed a Commission of Enquiry into the recent disturbances by' Natives in the locations at Krugersdorp and Randfontein.
Yours faithfully,
2nd December, 1949#
The Private Seoretary te the Minister ef Justioe,
PRETORIA.
Dear Sir,
Kindly convoy our .incoro thnk. to t h e Honourable the
for th. information contained in your lottor So. J . 2l/l* of tho 29th
November, 1949.
Your* faithfully.
Quin tin Whyte DIRECTOR
D E P A R T M E N T O F N A T I V E A F F A I R S , D E P A R T E M E N T V A N N A T U R E L L E S A K E ,
P . O. B O X I| 3 8 4 .
P O S B U S I ’
P R E T O R I A
No. ____ 8 0 DEC 1949
Sir,
eoent disturbance at Krugersdorp.
'have the honour to inform you that your letter dated the [23rd]ultimo addressed to the Honourable, the Minister of 'ra£ive Affairs, has been forwarded to this office for furtheW-axtention.
I may state that a Commission has been appointed to enquire into the cause*of the trouble end I would liice to assure you that the Department, as always, is most anxious to have all contemplated changes in administration explained carefully to the Native population.
I have the honour to be,Sir,
Your obedient servant.
Q,. Whyte j3sq,Director S.a . Institute of Race Relations, P.O. Box 97,
JOHANNESBURG.
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The S e c r e t a r y 20/1/50.Caaaaission of Inquiry Into Yoilence Committed by
Hatives at Krugsrsdorp and Newlands,o/o The Magistrate,
Leer Sir,
Our President and Director are at present in Cape Town attending our
Annual Council neeting. I think it 1b possible that they *ay wish the Institute to assist your Commission to the best of its ability by giving evidence. Will you therefore be kind enough to arrange a provisional time and date for bearing the Institute's evidence, as late as possible during your sittings; end as soon as possible I will commmicate with then nnd let you fcave their decision.
Tours faithfully,
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B R A A M F O N T E I N
J O H A N N E S B U R G
25th January, 1950.
Dear D s . Reyneke,
Miss Horrell has asked me to send you the enclosed draft evidence for the Commission of Enquiry into violence committed by Natives at 'Newlands, Krugersdorp and Randfontein. We would kbe glad to have your comments.
Will you please return it as soon as possible as it has to be submitted next week at the latest. A copy has been sent to Mr. Whyte.
Miss Horcell has asked me to send you the enclosed draft evidence for the Commission of Enquiry into violence committed by Natives at Nevlands, Krugersdorp and Randfontein. We vould be glad to have your comments.
Will you please return it as soon as possible as it has to be submitted next veek at the latest. A copy has been pent to Mr. Whyte,
Yours sincerely,
SECRETARY TO THE DIRECTOR.
THE S.A. INSTITUTE OF RACE RELATIONS
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( I N C O R P O R A T E D )
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J O H A N N E S B U R G
Mr. J.D. Rheinallt Jones, 44 Main Street, JOHANNESBURG.
Dear Mr. Rheinallt Jones,
25th January, 1950.
Miss Horrell has asked me to send you the enclosed draft evidence for the Commission of Enquiry into violence committed by Natives at Newlands, Krugersdorp and Ranc.fontein. We would be gl&d tohave your comments.
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asWill you please return it as soon as possible
it has to be submitted next week at the latest.
dar/ r e b
Mr. J,D. Rheinallt Jones, 20th January, 1050.
l4t>UL ,Dear Mr. Rheinallt Jones,
Mist Rorrell has asked ae to send you th# enclosed draft erldenoe to** the Comission of inquiry into riolenoe oonmitted by Mat ires at Newlands, Irugersdorp and Rancfonteln. *• vo«14 be glad tohare your oonments.
Will you please return It as soon as P° ®J^le as It has to he submitted next week at the late»t. ▲ oopy has been sent to Mr. Whyte.
Mia a Horrell has asked me to sendyou the encloaed draft evidence for the Gommieaion of Enquiry into rlolenee oommitted by Hativet at Newlanda, Krugeradorp and Randfontein. Wo would be glad to hare your commenta.
Will you pleat* return it aa aoon aa poaaible aa it haa to be aubmitted next week at the lateat. A copy haa been aent to Mr, Whyte.
Youra ainoerely,
SECRETARY TO TIE DIRECTOR.
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Regional Officers for the Cape Western Area :Chairman— Mrs. W. F. GRANT.Regional Representative— Mr. D. B. MOLTENO. Hon. Reg. Treasurer—Mr. G. CLEATON JONES.
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Telegrams and Cables— UBUNTU, CAPE TOWN.
Telephone 3-2318
Regional Office— 18 ORANGE STREET,CAPE TOWN.
Postal Address—P.O. Box 1998, CAPE TOW N.
6th February, 1950.
Mies M. H0rrell,JOHANNESBURG.
Dear Miss Hoirell,
Commission Evidence.
Batson gave the figures at the Bloemfontein meeting of the S2 .A3 and I am sure they were in a newspaper cutting.I may be^seeing Batson and will try to get them from him.
Y0urs sincerely,
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Secretary for Native Affairs, Marks Buildings,Parliament Street,CAPETOWN
19. S T I E M E N S S T R E E T
B R A A M F O N T E I N
J O H A N N E S B U R G
2181 February 19fc>0.
ZDear Dr. Eiselen,
I have been very perturb\d about the disturbances on the
Reef and about what can be done to dealwith the situation. After
discussions with a variety of people I of^r the enclosed suggestions
for your consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Quintin Whyte DIRECTOR
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21st Fpbrupry 19S0.
Secretory for Kative Affairs,Marks Buildings,Parliament Street,
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Desr Dr. Elselen,
I bpve bean very perturbed about the disturbances on the
Reef and about what can be done to deal with the situation. After
discussions with e variety of people I offer the enclosed suggestions
for your consideration.Tours sincerely.
Quintin tfl.yte
M i l
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23rd February, 1950.The Secretary,Commiesion of Enquiry into Violence committed by Natives at Wewlands,Randfontein and Krugersdorp. o/o The Magistrate.JoHivNNL
Dear 3ir,
Attached is the first portion of the evidence the Institute wishes to lay before your Conwsisslon.As you will notice, thie vai drawn up a month ago.since then, we have had the benefit of disoussions with representative Africans, and as result we have additional points which we should like to bring forward.
We shall thus be grateful if, when we appear before the Commission, we may be permitted to give further evidence which will re-eaphaslze some of the points in the attached memorandum, add others, and possibly ohange the emphasis sllpfctly.
We note that our hearing has been arranged for 10a.m. on Wednesday, March 1st.
Yours faithfully,
Uuintin Whyte.
QW/ATD3rd. March, 1060
Commissioner of Police,P.O.Box 449,i m m -
Soar Brigadier Palmer,
I enclose for your information a considered statement on the present situation on the Keef. We hare had rery extensive discussions with a Tariety of Afrleane and the suggestion* enclosed represent eteps which they fool the Institute could put forward to you.
My executive Committee is rery anxious that one or tiro of us could meet you to discuss them further and also find out thether you would consider the possibility of a Conference between your department, the relevant Municipal officials, the Commissioner of Police, leading Afrleans and the Institute.
Copiss of the enclosed note hare been sent on similar lines to the Katlve Affairs Department and to the Municipalities.
Che situation has become -rest alarming and we feel that constructive measuree such as are suggested are called for.
Tours sincerely.
Cuintin Whyte DIH3CT0B.
Collection Number: AD1646
SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF RACE RELATIONS, Unrests, banishments, removals, 1948-1969
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