South African Indian Congress

The South African Indian Congress (SAIC) was a political organization founded in 1923 to represent the interests of Indian South Africans. It aimed to promote political rights, social equality, and oppose discrimination faced by the Indian community under apartheid and colonial rule. The SAIC organized campaigns for civil rights, challenged racist laws, and worked alongside other anti-apartheid groups to fight racial injustice. Its efforts contributed to the broader struggle for equality and helped raise awareness of Indian South Africans' issues during a period of systemic racial segregation.