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From humble beginnings to a great leader
In 1929, a young bakery worker called Moses Kotane joined the Communist Party of South Africa. He rose to become the Party’s Secretary...
Mandela: in his own words
Since his release. Nelson Mandela has spoken out on many issues. Here are some extracts from some of the speeches and interviews he has...
The ghost of Delmas
The final chapter of the Delmas Treason trial — the longest political trial in the history of South Africa —came to an end in December...
“I stand before you …”
Hundreds of thousands of people waited to see and be addressed by Comrade Nelson Mandela outside the City Hall in Cape Town on the day he...
When the prison gates opened
At sixteen minutes past four on Sunday afternoon, the 11th February 1990 the prison gates opened for Comrade Nelson Mandela for the...
Prison in the sea
A short history of Robben Island The journey from Cape Town harbour to Robben Island takes about 45 minutes. The little Prisons...
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