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Robben Island tour (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report by Rodney Pinder on journalists’ tour of Robben Island prison camp in South Africa where inmates include high profile political prisoners including Nelson Mandela. With statement by Deputy...
Albert Domo on Robben Island (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Albert Domo on his experience as a prisoner at Robben Island, South Africa; follows tour of journalists round the prison. Reporter identified (poss. Rodney Pinder).
Hugh Lewin on plight of political prisoners in South Africa (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Exiled journalist and former political prisoner Hugh Lewin on conditions in South Africa’s jails and the legal appeal to allow prisoners to receive news from the outside world. He says political prisoners...
Govan Mbeki release (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the release of political prisoner Govan Mbeki from Robben Island jail in South Africa and possibility revealed by the SA Justice Minister that Nelson Mandela may be released soon. Includes Govan...
Nelson Mandela at Robben Island (1994)
- Genre
- Interview
Nelson Mandela speaks from Robben Island Prison in South Africa, where he was incarcerated for most of his twenty-seven years in jail. He says that some of his comrades sacrificed far more than he did. Male...
Nelson Mandela elected President (1994)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Catherine Adams reports from Johnannesburg as Nelson Mandela is voted to be the first democratically elected President of South Africa. Includes speech by Nelson Mandela on a balcony from which he can see...