LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Rejoicing in Soweto as Walter Sisulu is released

Genre

News report; Speech; News bulletin

TX Date

15 Oct 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:52

Description

10 o’clock LBC Crown FM news bulletin read by Sarah Ward focusing on the release of political prisoner, activist and ANC leader 77-year-old Walter Sisulu in South Africa (with 7 other prisoners). President F.W. de Klerk has made it clear black reaction to the release will determine whether Nelson Mandela can be freed. Includes report from Soweto, Johannesburg by David O’Sullivan and words from Sisulu after being dropped off home in the township.

Contributors

Walter Sisulu; David O’Sullivan; Sarah Ward; LBC Crown FM

Keywords

Political prisoners; South Africa; Apartheid; Black African peoples; Johannesburg; ANC; Soweto; Political activists; Nelson Mandela; F. W. De Klerk; Walter Sisulu

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