LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

P.W. Botha keynote speech

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

31 Jan 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:03:40

Description

Report on South African Prime Minister P.W. Botha’s keynote speech announcing the reduction of restrictions on the movement of black people with the abolition of the pass laws, the involvement of black people in government, and the possible freeing of Nelson Mandela. Includes excerpts of speech; reaction from Tony Bloom(?), black rights campaigner, and an Azanian People’s Organisation spokesman. Female reporter not identified (surname is Hollier).

Contributors

P. W. Botha; Tony Bloom(?); ? Hollier

Keywords

Legislation; Political prisoners; South Africa; Apartheid; Civil and political rights; Black African peoples; Nelson Mandela; Azanian People’s Organisation

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