The photos are taken on 12 June 1964, the day of the verdict in the Rivonia Trial. Lionel Shapiro took the photos whilst studying at Wits and taking pictures once a week for the student paper. Nelson Mandela leaving court in a prison van, protestors, Winnie Mandela and Mandela's mother.
The collection consists of 4 photographs - LS001: Winnie Mandela and Mandela's mother, Nosekeni leaving court; LS002: June Mlangeni leaving the court; LS003: The trialists leaving court after the sentencing in a prison van. Mandela is the first person on the left in the van; and LS004: A supporter outside the court with placard "We are proud of our leaders".
Nelson Mandela's secret meeting with President P.W. Botha. From l to r: General Williamsen, Nelson Mandela, Neil Barnard, Pres. Botha and Kobie Coetsee. Only photograph of the meeting that took place on 5 July 1989. Other people in the photo are General Johan Willemse (Commissioner of Prisons), Niel Barnard (Head of National Intelligence), and Hendrik "Kobie" Coetsee (Minister of Justice).
Photos of Healdtown College. In the Class photograph are, among others: Nelson Mandela (back row, fifth from the right), Myrtle Workman (white woman), Rev. Arthur Wellington (next to Myrtle), Rev. S. M. Mokitimi (next to Wellington), Jane Methola (next to Mokitimi) and Gilbert Nzimani (behind Mokitimi).
1. Mandela shaking hands with a lady 2. the Indian Cricket Team meets Mandela 3. Mandela speaking ath Cosatu's Special Congress 4. Mandela, Amina and Yusuf Cachalia photographed from the back 5. Mandela in a Crowd
Colour print of Mandela in a stadium, standing with raised first. A B&W version of the photographic print is signed by Mandela on 8.10.99 and the text 'to Liz, Best Wishes'.
Bill Clinton giving a speech in Parliament and together with Nelson Mandela. Graça Machel and Hillary Clinton. The photographs are taken in different locations.
Nelson Mandela with members of his first cabinet and of the presidency. The first six photos are with the full cabinet and two photos of smaller groupings.
Nelson Mandela in an aeroplane, looking through the window and headphone on. After his visit to Riemvasmaak. The print has been signed by Mandela on 24/04/2001.
Mandela receives the Jesse Owens Global Award for Peace from Herb Douglas and the University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg. In his Houghton home. The Award is sponsored by the IAAA.
Nelson Mandela jiving in front of a group of students in Pietermaritzburg. Mandela was awarded with the Freedom of the City of Pietermaritzburg, Mdunduzi.
Possibly the launch of the Nelson Mandela School Initiative in Mthatha. Guests, groups of children, traditional dancing, MultiChoice Africa. The photos have been taken out of the huge frame for preservation.
Nelson Mandela in his office in Shell House, the headquarters of the ANC at the time. Seated on the corner of his desk. The print is signed by Gisele Wulfsohn.
Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu attending the 48th National Conference of the African National Congress (ANC) in Durban.The inscription reads: Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu, ANC 48th National Conference, Durban.
Nelson Mandela, Mosiuoa Lekota, Jeff Liebesman and others attending the ' Nelson Mandela Businessman's Breakfast', organised by the Rambam Trust to raise funds for the NMCF and the Trust.
Nelson Mandela visiting Helen Suzman, a former member of Parliament for the Progressive Federal Party, at her sickbed. Possibly with Patty Suzman as well.
Nelson Mandela attending the Presidents Cup. The 2003 Presidents Cup ventured to George. Gary Player led the International Team for the first time that year in a contest against Jack Nicklaus' United States Team. The host venue, The Links at Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate, saw the first tie in Presidents Cup history, and the Republic of South Africa President Thabo Mbeki served as the Honorary Chairman.
Nelson Mandela delivering a speech. Several members of the NMF staff are seated at the table which is decorated with Christmas crackers. The event is held outdoors under a marquee.