Records of the Rivonia trial, State versus Nelson Mandela and nine others. The accused are Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Dennis Goldberg, Govan Mbeki, Ahmed Kathrada, Lionel Bernstein, Raymond Mhlaba, James Kantor, Elias Motsoaledi and Andrew Mlangeni. The collection includes the indictment, opening address, statements and evidence by witnesses for the State and for the accused. Evaluation of evidence, exhibits including photographs. An important component of the collection includes material confiscated at Lilliesleaf farm in Rivonia, such as Mandela's 1962 diary and other documents in his handwriting, most of them relating to armed struggle. It also includes Mandela's statement from the dock, and the State's concluding address. A significant part of the collection includes materials used to build up the State's case against the Rivonia Trialists.
Correspondence on the opposed bail application Lionel Forman, Dorothy Stanley, Reginald September, Nelson Mandela, G.M Naicker and Lawrence Nkosi versus the Attorney General.
Witwatersrand Local Division of the Supreme Court (Johannesburg)
Kop en skouers foto van gllimlaggende Nelson Mandela, hoogaangeskrewe leier van die ANC ( African National Congress) en stigterlid van Umkhonto we Sizwe= Head and shoulders photo of smiling Nelson Mandela, acclaimed leader of the ANC (African National Congress) and founder member of Umkhonto we Sizwe. 12cmX17 cm
Mrs Winnie Mandela supports Govan Mbeki, one of the leaders of Umkhonto we Sizwe leaders arrested in Rivonia on 11 June 1963, after his release by the government.
Photograph of a document from the company Mandela and Tambo attorneys at law requesting the lifting of restriction on Nelson Mandela to enable him to appear on behalf of a client in Hammanskraal Native Commissioner's court. 9 x 12cm
Ex parte application by Nelson Mandela for admission as an attorney in the Supreme Court of South Africa, Transvaal Provincial Division. The application includes: A transcript from the University of South Africa (UNISA) confirming Mandela's completion of requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree. An affidavit by Lazar Sidelsky declaring Mandela fully qualified to act as an attorney. Confirmation of Mandela's completion of the Attorneys Admission examinations. Character references; Affidavits by Mandela confirming his date and place of birth and academic qualifications. Certificates The attorney's oath signed by Mandela. A declaration by Justice Steyn of the Transvaal Provincial Division that Mandela is qualified to practice as an attorney.
Transvaal Provincial Division of the Supreme Court (Pretoria)
Ex parte application of the Incorporated Law Society of the Transvaal versus Nelson Rholihlahla Mandela, for the removal of Mandela's name from the list of attorneys, based on his involvement in the Defiance Campaign and other political activities.
Transvaal Provincial Division of the Supreme Court (Pretoria)
Refused bail application after arrests for high treason. Lionel Forman, Dorothy Stanley, Reginald September, Nelson Mandela, GM Naicker and Lawrence Nkosi versus the Attorney General of the Transvaal.
Witwatersrand Local Division of the Supreme Court (Johannesburg)
Opposed bail application of Lionel Forman, Dorothy Stanley, Reginald September, Nelson Mandela, GM Naicker and Lawrence Nkosi versus the Attorney-General of the Transvaal.
Witwatersrand Local Division of the Supreme Court (Johannesburg)
These records were donated by the Oppenheimer Family to the National Archives in 2008 from the Brenthurst Library in Johannesburg. The Oppenheimers acquired them from Dr Percy Yutar, the prosecutor in the trial.
They are not a complete record. Some witness testimony, and cross-examination are missing. See linked list for more details.
Included in the records are the indictment, opening address, statements, evidence by witnesses for the State and for the accused, evaluation of evidence of the trial, judgment and sentence, photographs, the diary Mandela kept when he left South Africa secretly at the beginning of 1962 to undergo military training and to garner support for the banned ANC. Also included is Mandela's statement from the dock. A significant component of the material is the working papers of the prosecution that were used to build up the State's case against the Rivonia Trialists. There are also photocopies and microfilm copies.
There are also prosecution records from the Yutars in the personal collection of Douw Steyn and at Liliesleaf Farm.
The records of the Supreme Court of South Africa (Transvaal Provincial Division) on the proceedings of the Rivonia Trial. Transferred to National Archives in 1994. Incomplete on transfer. Existent records are:
File cover with handwritten notes, including the sentences that were passed. The clerk of the court recorded the sentences that were passed together with the names of the accused on the cover of a file in blue ink.
Extracts of evidence by state witnesses (3 vols). These volumes include records by the attorney for the accused, Mr. B Fischer, applying for the postponement of the proceedings and the reply by Dr Yutar, the State’s main prosecutor. Further records include the verbatim transcriptions of evidence given by state witnesses.
Evidence for defence (1 vol.). Include verbatim transcriptions of evidence given by Ahmed Kathrada, Raymond Mhlaba, Lionel Bernstein and Govan Mbeki.
Rivonia Exhibits (1 vol.). The exhibits include documents seized by the police at Liliesleaf and deals with topics such as the Transkei; Operation Mayibuye; the new draft programme of the South African Communist Party (SACP); names and addresses of ANC and SACP members; a copy of Sibanye, a newsletter; documents discussing problems in the democratic movement, the Nationalists invasion scare, the general predictions for 1963; handwritten notes on freedom movements elsewhere in Africa; an article by E Rosenthal on General De Wet; a syllabus on the fundamental principles of Marxism; a pamphlet named 'A Call to the Youth'; a manual on rock blasting; the rules of the SACP; sketch of Tunisia; handwritten notes on the Kenya Youth Wing Organisations; SACP newsletter on the China/India border dispute; statement by the SACP on conditions in South Africa; document on the differences in the communist movement; invoices from Ace Auto electricians; press statement by Nelson Mandela on 26 June 1961.
State’s Concluding Address (4 vols). These volumes are divided into three parts. The first part deals with a factual analysis of documentary exhibits handed in, and of oral testimony given, by state witnesses. Part two deals with a factual analysis of the documentary exhibits handed in, and of the oral testimony given, by state witnesses (continued). The third part deals with the Rivonia exhibits.
Two volumes consisting of Judge’s remarks in passing sentence; the Attorney General for the Transvaal’s statement explaining which of the accused was found guilty of what offences; a part of the judgement and verbatim transcriptions of the court proceedings
Judgement (1 vol.).
Dictabelts covering the whole case (8 vols). These are digitised and accessible from NARSSA.
These records, together with the Prosecution Records received from Brenthurst Library, will at some stage become one group.
This collection consists of files, kept by prison authorities, on all political prisoners held in prisons in South Africa. The list for these files is in three parts but only the first two relate to Rivonia Trialists. List A reflects files of nine people, including Kathrada, Mandela, Mbeki, Mhlaba, Mlangeni of the Rivonia Trialists. These files contain correspondence.
List B has many more political prisoners' files. These files contain general correspondence re prisoners, transfers etc. The only Rivonia Trialist in List B is Denis Goldberg.
List C deals with specific issues such as medical attention and education of prisoners but does not include any of the Rivonia Trialists.
Panorama Series. Very short clip where Winnie Mandela greets the crowds with a raised fist and the BBC reporter Robin Ray reads out the statements made at the Rivonia Trial, including that of Nelson Mandela. FA8576: Complete 16mm print on one reel; FA5093: Reel one of two; FA5094: Reel two of two. Also on VHS.
President P. W. Botha's speech concerning black people: In the speech, he mentions the possibility of Nelson Mandela's conditional release from prison- SA ambassador in London Dennis Worrall.
Radio South Africa interview by Lily Anne Stroobach with the director of the Institute for Strategic studies at the University of Pretoria Prof. Michael Hough, about a statement issued by the political prisoner Mr Nelson Mandela after his meeting with the State President Mr P.W. Botha. Mr Mandela refers to the issue of negotiations in South Africa.
Service Sound Archives Class Aktualiteit Program South African Freedom Songs: The documentary concept John Matshikiza (Actor, writer/ producer) with narrators Lucie Page and Shado Twala presenting a documentary on the South African Freedom fighters with interviews from prominent role players including Nelson Mandela.
English Service Class Actuality Program Radio release of Nelson Mandela- Actuality supplied by the Parliamentary team of the state president, Mr. P.W. Botha, speaking in the house of assembly about the possible release of Nelson Mandela.
Radio South Africa report by Freek Robinson on an international conference in Oslo Norway where Mr Nelson Mandela criticises actions of South African Police and the deputy minister of foreign affairs Mr Leon Wessels says Apartheid was a dreadful mistake.
Service RSN Actuality - Meeting of SA government and ANC News conference after the historic meeting between the South African government delegation and the African National Congress delegation in Cape Town.
Radio South Africa Actuality - Report by Ami Nanackchan on a rally addressed by the Deputy president of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela, in Durban. In the address, Mr Mandela refers to violence and killings in Natal and asks the people engaged in violence to throw their weapons into the sea.
RSN Interview by reverend Ngcobo with Chief Minister of Kwa Zulu and president of Inkatha Dr. Mangosuthu Buthelezi about an incident in which eight people who were killed in Natal. In the interview, he voices his views on multi-party democracy and his relationship with Mr. Nelson Mandela.
RSN Actuality Report by Clement Ntombela on a press conference where the deputy president of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela gives his views on the violence in Natal and also reacts to the steps announced the State President to curb the violence.
Service Radio RSA general- Class actuality- meeting between the SA government and ANC. Concept news conference in Pretoria after a meeting between the SA government. The ANC- concept news - conference in Pretoria after meeting between the South African Government and the African National Congress.
RSN Actuality- Political prisoners concept actuality of the President of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandelawho referring to the prisoners who are still in Robben Island.
RSN Class actuality- concept report by Freek Robinson on the Mandela tribute concert at Wembley in London with the actuality of Mr Nelson Mandela who attacks the Thatcher government's stand on sanctions.
Radio South Africa Actuality President George Bush of the United States speaking on relations with South Africa and the visit of Mr Nelson Mandela to the United States.
Radio South Africa- Actuality- Report by Connie Lawn on the arrival of the deputy president of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela who refers to the issue of sanctions.
Radio South Africa - Actuality - report by Jannie Botes on the arrival in New York of the deputy president of the African National Congress, Mr Nelson Mandela and the overwhelming reception he received. The actuality of Mr Mandela who refers to sanctions and the governor Mario Cuomo of New York praises Mr and Mrs Nelson Mandela.
Radio South Africa actuality on violence in Worcester, deputy President of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela spoke about the violence throughout the country during a rally in Worcester.
Radio South Africa Actuality - Report by Trevor Grundy on the visit of the deputy president of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela to Zimbabwe. Actuality of excited crowds and minister of foreign affairs of Zimbabwe Mr Nathan Shamuyarira.
Radio South Africa Actuality- report by Trevor Grundy on the tenth-anniversary celebrations of freedom in Zimbabwe. An actuality of the Deputy president of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela referring to the stand of Mrs.Margaret Thatcher on sanctions and group areas act.
World Economic Development Congress and a call for the end of economic sanctions against South Africa. South African President FW De Klerk and the president of the ANC Nelson Mandela calling for investment in South Africa. RECORD BC 19930927
Radio Today concept report by Charlton Andrews on a news conference held by the president of the ANC Mr. Nelson Mandela who expresses his concern about the then Apartheid South African government 's interference in the selection of the SABC board.
Radio 2000 Funeral of Oliver Tambo the former president of the African National Congress (ANC) Mr. Oliver Tambo - Commentary and speech delivered by Nelson Mandela; prayers; singing.
Class actuality- Release of Nelson Mandela. Concept actuality supplied by the parliamentary team of the State president, Mr. P.W. Botha speaking in the house of assembly about the possible release of Nelson Mandela.
Radio Today - Interview by Freek Robinson with one of the leaders of the Democratic Party Dr. Dennis Worrall on his visit to the United Kingdom and address to a British All Party parliamentary committee on Southern Africa - Dr. Worrall refers to the political situation in South Africa, negotiations for a constitutional future for South Africa and the role of his party regarding the meeting between the State President, Mr PW Botha and Mr. Nelson Mandela of the ANC.
RSN Actuality -report by Sarah Oelofse on a press conference where the president of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela gives his views on the violence in Natal and refers specifically to the role of the South African police in the conflict- Mr Mandela also gives reasons for the suspension of the talks with the South African government.
RSN Actuality - News conference by the deputy president of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela at the Carlton Hotel in Johannesburg Discussions on negotiations, violence, ANC meetings with the government- the circulation of a racist pamphlet circulated in the townships.
RSN - Speech report by Anthony Sibambo on the visit to Kangwane homeland by of deputy president of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela who accuses farmers of exploiting their workers and saying the homeland policy is the root of this problem.
Radio South Africa Speech Actuality of the deputy president of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela rejecting the concept of group rights at a rally in Soweto- Mr Nelson Mandela also refers to the discussion between the South African government and the ANC.
Radio South Africa -Actuality president FW De Klerk and deputy president of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela with Actuality of Mr FW De. Klerk who refers to the future discussions between the government and the ANC.
Radio South Africa Actuality- intimidation of homeland leaders by the ANC - report by Conrad Burke on a news conference by the deputy president of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela who says the ANC does not intimidate other leaders such as the homeland leaders.
Radio South Africa - Report of the of the arrival in London of the deputy president of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela by Keith Chalkey Arrival of deputy president of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela and, the Rev Jesse Jackson- to attend a pop concert in the honour of the deputy president of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela,
TV 1- Actuality - Mr Nelson Mandela the deputy president of the ANC answers questions put to him by a panel of journalists. The questions focus on:- 1. Violence in the country relationship between the ANC and Inkatha- Education- 2. The issue of economic sanctions- nationalisation- religion- the relationship between the ANC and the SACP- 3. Multiparty democracy- the possibility of an alliance 4. The ANC relationship with homeland leaders 5. The fears of the conservative whites.
Service - Radio South Africa - Actuality Radio Today- Violence in the townships- report by Herman Steyn on a meeting between the deputy president of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela and the representatives of the South African Police about the violence in the black townships. - An Actuality of Mr Nelson Mandela and the minister of law and order Mr A.J. Blok-on allegations made by the police.
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Report by Herman Steyn on a meeting between the deputy president of the ANC Mr. Mandela and the representatives of the South African police
Radio South Africa- Actuality- Radio Today- Nelson Mandela report by Conrad Burke on the return of the deputy president of the African National Congress Mr Nelson Mandela after his fourteen nations World tour. An actuality of Mr Nelson Mandela who refers to the armed struggle, sanctions and the success of the efforts to raise funds for the ANC - An actuality of the director for information and publicity of the ANC Mr Thabo Mbeki.
Radio South Africa - Actuality- Radio today - Nelson Mandela/ George Bush- Report by Connie Lawn on the meeting between President George Bush of the United States and the Deputy President of the African National Congress Mr Nelson Mandela. An actuality of Mr Nelson Mandela who refers to the success of his talks with President Bush.
Service RSN- Special report by Cliff Saunders on operation iron fist -.An actuality of a spokesman of the South African Police, Brig Leon Mellet and the deputy president of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela.
RSN Interview- Unknown - New Constitution- Interview by Lehana Tsotetsi with the state president Mr F.W. De Klerk about negotiations for a new constitution, the role of the government and the ANC. Violence in South Africa, reforms that have taken place, the issue of sanctions and Mr De Klerk's opinion of Mr Nelson Mandela.
RSN Actuality- report by Manas Tshungu on a meeting between the government and the ANC at the Union building in Pretoria , An actuality of the deputy president of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela who refers to the violence in South Africa, efforts to bring about peace and the responsibility of the government to bring an end to the violence.
RSN Actuality launching of the South African Communist Party (SACP) as a legal political party Suppression by the government - Reform in South Africa- Tribute to Joe Slovo Negotiations- Distortions against the SACP- An attempt to drive a wedge between the SACP and ANC- The so-called Operation Vula- The role of the press.
Radio South Africa Actuality Program Radio Today- Armed Struggle- Report by Linda van Tilburg on the talks between the South African government and the African National Congress. An actuality of the deputy president of the ANC, Mr Nelson Mandela and the State president Mr FW De Klerk- Mr Mandela announcing that the armed struggle has been terminated.
Radio South Africa - report on Radio Today by Sting Pretter on the consultative conference of the African National Congress - An actuality of the chief of staff of Umkhonto We- Sizwe Mr Chris Hani, the deputy president of the ANC, Mr Nelson Mandela, the head of the Department of International affairs Mr Thabo Mbeki and the commander of Umkhonto We- Sizwe Mr Joe Modise
Radio RSA English service actuality special live transmission of the release of Mr Nelson Mandela from the Victor Verster prison near Paarl comments by Kathy Fitch- singing cheering crowd- Comments by Clarence Keyter actual release of Mr Nelson Mandela
Radio South Africa Actuality- Mass meeting of the ANC at Soccer City - the First National Bank Stadium in Crown Mines, Johannesburg to welcome back the Freed ANC leader Mr Nelson Mandela- crowd sings and cheer, a praise singer for Mr Nelson Mandela. Speech by Mrs Albertina Sisulu, speech by Mr Walter Sisulu, who pays tribute to Mr Mandela and introduces him to the people and the Speech by the Freed ANC leader Mr Nelson Mandela who refers to the hardships of Apartheid and the struggle for freedom, the crisis in education, the need for the continuation of the armed struggle-- violence in Natal and the country as a whole, the role of the police, nationalisation and distribution of wealth, housing and the economy, the plight of the workers democracy and the importance of a disciplined mass action in the struggle for freedom
Radio South Africa - Interview- Clarence Keyter and Pekane Mashillwane in conversation with the ANC leader Mr Nelson Mandela on his views on Negotiations; Sanctions; Nationalisation; democracy; White fears- The political future of South Africa and dismantling of Apartheid.
RSN report actuality new political dispensation news conference- Report by Manas Tshungu on a news conference by the released political prisoner Mr Nelson Mandela on Monday 12 February at Bishop's court in Cape Town. - An actuality of Mr Nelson Mandela who refers to various political issues in South Africa.
Radio South Africa actuality of the state president of South Africa Mr Willem de Klerk who announces the release of political prisoner Mr Nelson Mandela from the Victor Verster prison near Paarl.
RSN actuality Mr Lucas Mangope saying his country will not consider rejoining South Africa. He also comments on the release of Mr Nelson Mandela and political developments in South Africa.
Service RSN Speech: An extract from a speech in Pretoria in which the President of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela gives details of demands by the ANC before negotiations resum - The speech was made at the Union Buildings.
Radio South Africa - Report Radio Today ANC government summit - report by Manas Tshungu on the successful summit meeting between the State President Mr FW De Klerk and the President of the ANC Mr Nelson Mandela both provide details of the record of understanding which promises the release of all remaining political prisoners. The fencing of twenty-eight hostels, a ban on the carrying of weapons and the formation of the National Government Unity.
Radio South Africa report by Alet Joubert on the Soweto Day Rally held at Orlando stadium. ANC president Nelson Mandela refers to the anger of the Youth and Cosas Groups.
Radio South Africa report on Radio Today - meeting between ANC and IFP by Manas Tshungu on the historic meeting between the president of the ANC, Mr Nelson Mandela and the president of the IFP, Dr Mangosuthu Buthelezi and Mr Nelson Mandela both stress the importance of the meeting. An actuality of Bishop Desmond Tutu who brought the two political leaders together.
Service -Radio South Africa- Mr Nelson Mandela who addresses a rally at Atteridgeville near Pretoria and asks whites to support the State President, Mr FW de Klerk
RSN - Actuality concept report by Manas Tshungu on the start of the historic talks between the South African government and the ANC in Cape Town. An actuality of the state President Mr FW De Klerk and Mr Nelson Mandela at a news conference Mr Mandela answers a question in Afrikaans
Radio 2000 - Actuality funeral of Mr Chris Hani former secretary general of the South African Communist Party- Speeches - main Speech by Mr Nelson Mandela; Commentary; singing and toyi toying ; Sermon; Singing.
Radio South Africa actuality program Mr Nelson Mandela receiving the Fulbright Prize; speech by Mr Nelson Mandela who says that he has done duty for his people. RECORDBC 199306242
Radio South Africa Actuality Helena Joe (Allan ) Hendrickse. An Actuality of the Reverend HJ (Allan Hendrickse) commenting on the meeting between Mr, Nelson Mandela and the State President Mr P W. Botha.
Radio South Africa report by Connie Lawn on the Reagan Administration's viewpoint regarding the possible release of MrNelson Mandela Talks between Cuba and Unita- Actuality by a United State Department spokesperson.
Radio South Africa Report by Jonathan Hargreaves on the arrest of Mrs Winnie Mandela wife of the jailed ANC leader, Mr Nelson Mandela. The arrest is for the returning to her home in Soweto and for contravening her restriction order of Internal Security Act.
Radio South Africa- Report on Radio Today on United States foreign relations with South Africa. Report by Connie Lawn on the prominent attention in the United States regarding the meeting between ANC leader Mr Nelson Mandela. An Actuality of the SA ambassador in the United States, Dr PGJ Koornhofs' reaction to the meeting and relations between SA and the United States.
Radio South Africa Report on the foreign relations between the United States and SA Reaction to the meeting between the State President of SA, Mr PW Botha and Nelson Mandela of the ANC. An actuality of a state department spokesman Mr Richard Boucher.
Radio South Africa - Interview of Chris Stoffel Johann Van der Merwe by Chris Buchanan with the Minister of Information, broadcasting and the film industry, Dr CJ Van der Merwe, about the meeting between the State President, Mr PW Botha and the political prisoner and leader Mr. Nelson Mandela.
Radio South Africa Actuality - Release of Nelson Mandela -report by Connie Lawn on the reaction in the United States to the coming release of the political prisoner Mr. Nelson Mandela, with actuality of the secretary of the State of the United States, Mr. James Baker.
Service Radio South Africa- Class Actuality Program Radio Today Mr. Nelson Mandela answers questions during a news conference and reacts to a statement by the government that there is no alternative to negotiations- Mr. Nelson Mandela refers to the massacre at Boipatong , mass action, negotiations, the demands of the ANC and the struggle inside South Africa for democracy
English Service Actuality Rivonia Trial- Quartus De Wet/ Bram Fischer/Dr Percy Yutar Recordings of the proceedings during the Rivonia trial sabotage Trial with actuality by the Judge president Quartus De Wet, the public prosecutor, Percy Yutar and counsel for defence, Bram Fischer. Mandela appears as accused no.1.
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Radio South Africa Interview - Radio Today- George Bush Report by Connie Lawn on the United States policy towards South Africa with actuality of President George Bush refers to the issue of the release of Mr. Mandela and his impressions of the acting state President Mr. F.W. De Klerk.
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Radio South Africa- Interview Radio Today- Dr M Buthelezi, Mr. F.W. De Klerk Report by Manas Tsungu on a meeting between the State President of South Africa, Mr. FW De Klerk and chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi of Kwa Zulu with actuality of the two leaders who refer to the issue of negotiations and the possible release of Nelson Mandela.
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English Service Class Actuality Program Rivonia Trial - A short summary of the Rivonia Trial case the verdict and the passing of sentences by Judge president Quartus de Wet.
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A recording of proceedings at the Rivonia Trial, the State versus Nelson Mandela and nine others, including the verdict and passing of sentences, as well as FW De Klerk's announcement of Nelson Mandela's release from prison in 1990.
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