After forming the PAC, he was at the forefront of their Positive Action campaign against pass laws. The campaign was defined by Pan Africanists as the application of non-violent mass action in the form of strikes, boycotts and non-collaboration with the oppressive authorities.
Following his involvement in the formation of the PAC, he became a leader in their Positive Action campaign against pass laws. According to Pan Africanist principles, this campaign utilized non-violent mass actions including strikes, boycotts, and refusal to collaborate with oppressive authorities.