Turnhalle Constitutional Conference
- Turnhalle Constitutional Conference
The Turnhalle Constitutional Conference was a conference held in Windhoek from 1975-1977. The conference sought to create an "internal settlement" for Namibian independence. Organized by Dirk Mudge, a White member of the National Party of South Africa and the National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) with South African-sponorship, the Turnhalle Conference laid the framework for the government of South West Africa from 1977 to independence in 1989.
Results
As a result of the Conference, the participating parties developed the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance as a counterbalance the South West Africa People's Organization. The party developed at the conference became the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance, which has been the official opposition to SWAPO since independence in 1990. [ [http://rehobothbasters.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=279&Itemid=38 DTA ‘Down but Not Out’] in the New Era, via rehobothbasters.org, 22 October, 2004] Following the end of the Conference, the South African authorities annouced the 1978 election, which was denouced as illegitimate by international authorities as well as SWAPO.
Attending parties
* South West African Labour Party
* Bushman Alliance (BA)
* Caprivi delegation
* Namibia Democratic Turnhalle Party (NDTP, Nama)
* National Democratic Party (NDP, Owambo)
* National Unity Democratic Organization (Nudo, Herero)
* Rehoboth DTA Party (RDTAP), formerly the Rehoboth Baster Association
* Republican Party (Whites)
* Seoposengwe Party (Tswana)
* South West Africa People's Democratic United Front (SWAP-DUF, Damara)
* National Democratic Unity Party (NDUP, Kavango)
* Christian Democrat Union (CDU, Coloured [ [http://rehobothbasters.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=279&Itemid=38 DTA ‘Down but Not Out’] in the New Era, via rehobothbasters.org, 22 October, 2004]
References
Wikimedia Foundation.
2010.
Look at other dictionaries:
Democratic Turnhalle Alliance — The Democratic Turnhalle Alliance (DTA) (German: Demokratische Turnhallenallianz) is an amalgamation of political parties in Namibia, registered as one singular party for representation purposes. In coalition with the United Democratic Front, it… … Wikipedia
History of Namibia — Flag of Namibia The history of Namibia has passed through several distinct stages from being colonised in the late nineteenth century to Namibia s independence on 21 March 1990. From 1884, Namibia was a German colony: German South West Africa.… … Wikipedia
Frans Indongo — Frans Aupa Indongo (born 15 January 1936 in Ongwediva, Oshana Region) is a Namibian businessman and former politician. Contents 1 Business career 2 Political career 3 Honours 4 … Wikipedia
Clemens Kapuuo — Clemens Mutuurunge Kapuuo Born 16 March 1923 Ozondjona za Ndjamo, Okahandja Dist. Died 23 March 1978 (aged 55) Katutura, Windhoek Organization Herero Chiefs Council, National Unity Democratic Organisation, National Convention, Democratic… … Wikipedia
National Unity Democratic Organisation — The National Unity Democratic Organisation is a political party in Namibia that is based among the Herero. NUDO was part of the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance (DTA) from the Turnhalle Constitutional Conference of the 1970s until it withdrew in… … Wikipedia
Peter Kalangula — Peter Tanyangenge Kalangula (born 12 March, 1926) was a Namibian political and religious leader. BiographyPeter Kalangula was born at Omafo in Ohangwena Region, Ovamboland on 12 March, 1926 and after studying at St Mary s School, Odibo trained as … Wikipedia
Labour Party (Namibia) — The Labour Party, initially known as the Federal Coloured People s Party, was a political party in Namibia. It was formed in 1973, and led by Andrew Kloppers. In October 1974, it won the elections to the South West Africa Coloured Council.In 1975 … Wikipedia
Namibia Independence Party — Namibia This article is part of the series: Politics and government of Namibia Constitution Constituent Assembly … Wikipedia
Zephania Kameeta — (born 7 August, 1945 in Otjimbingwe, Erongo Region) is a Namibian religious and political leader.. EducationHe attended the Martin Luther High School at Okombahe and then the Paulinum Seminary at Otjimbingwe (1968 1971). Independence movementHe… … Wikipedia
Fanuel Kozonguizi — Fanuel Jariretundu Kozonguizi (b. 26 January 1932 1 February 1995) was a Namibian politician, activist, lawyer and ombudsman.BiographyKozonguizi was born in January 1932 in Windhoek. He eventually earned his matric in South Africa in 1953. A year … Wikipedia
