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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...
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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...
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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...
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“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...
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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...
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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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