Pan Africanist Congress (PAC)

The Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) is a political party in South Africa founded in 1959, emerging as a splinter group from the African National Congress (ANC). It was formed in response to beliefs that the ANC was too accommodating to whites. The PAC advocates for African nationalism, emphasizing the importance of African leadership and self-determination. Its members played a significant role in the struggle against apartheid, notably leading the Sharpeville protest in 1960. The PAC's approach focuses on promoting the rights of black South Africans and addressing issues related to land, culture, and political representation.