"There is an undeniable responsibility of photographers in South Africa to use photography as a medium to establish a democratic country". The author argues that a sensitivity to everyday experiences is key to realising this responsibility. The paper deals with the "role of culture in photographic communication, the formation of our [South Africa's] resistance culture, our country's uniqueness and how this affects the level of awareness of people, the relevance of technique and the outlets for committed photography".

What is the role of the visual artist in the struggle and how is it judged as "art"? Gavin Jantjes discusses how visual art should challenge the interiorisation of Western artistic evaluation (and its pressures on artistic quality) and rather appeal to instill in ones own community a meaningful interest in both their culture and art. He regards black artists as being sidelined on the global stage and urges artists to fight racism and eurocentricism in art.

There are two (duplicate) pamphlets that provide brief information advertising for both the Culture and Resistance Symposium and the Art Toward Social Development Exhibition. Included within the flyer is a schedule for the Culture and Resistance Symposium with the dates and main topics for each day, together with the registration form that had to be filled by all attendees. The exhibition is advertised as being comprehensive, dynamic and historic for people. The exhibition aimed at having open discussion with the artists about the direction of South African culture.

In this paper, Keorapetse Kgositsile argues that art and culture play a role in the struggle against Apartheid. Kgositsile, a poet and acclaimed writer, regards literature as being a key site of struggle. He suggests that literature "must serve the interests of the people in their fight against a culture which insists that they should be robbed". Kgositsile reflects on the contributions of literature to the struggle which he believes are both artistic and "functional" to the needs of the people.

Uncorrected first draft of Albie Sach's book titled murals of Maputo sent to Medu for comments in 1981.

An art exhibition catalogue titled 'Statements in spring' by Thami Mnyele and Medu Collective at National Museum and Art Gallery, Gaborone, Botswana, 3 to 12 September 1980.

Drawing of Florence Matamela at Federation of South African Women launch in 1954. T-shirt design was made by Judy Seidman. The drawing is to mark 30th anniversary of launch of Federation of South African Women (FEDSAW).

The Medu Festival Edition has been termed as such because it contains some of the best articles, poems and short stories collected in earlier editions. This is Medu's contribution to the Culture and Resistance Festival of 1982. The aim of the festival was to showcase examples of the rich cultural heritage of southern Africa. The display of art and culture aims to challenge the brutal and systemic repression of the cultural life faced by the oppressed in South Africa. This edition contains a range of poetry and short stories each poignantly reflecting on the tumult of the 1980s. The poetry and prose of Mongane Serote, John Donne, Miles Pelo, Mafika Gwala and Mandlenkosi Langa are included. The edition is ended with an interview with Thami Mnyele and graphics from Medu members. Front page graphic a collection of Medu poster arranged by the Medu Art Collective on silkcreen.

Poster card with the photo of Albertina Sisulu greeting and/or hugging Dorothy Mnyele on the release from jail. Post card is designed by Thami Mnyele.