Nelson Mandela - The Rivonia trial

Moments in South African History

Nelson Mandela was Accused Number One in the Rivonia Sabotage Trial at the Palace of Justice in Pretoria between October 1963 and June 1964. The Rivonia Trial is regarded as one of the most politically significant court cases in South Africa's history. During that eight-month trial, 45-year-old Mandela established himself as one of the country's foremost political figures. From the dock, he declared that he was prepared to die for a democratic and free South Africa. Sandra de Lange and Angie Kapelianis reflect on the Rivonia trial, its impact and significance.

Credits: Sandra de Lange, Angie Kapelianis, Elsabe Smit, Danny Booysen and the SABC Media Libraries.

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