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Neil Kinnock on sanctions against South Africa (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock criticises Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s stand on sanctions against South Africa, and comments on Foreign Secretary, Geoffrey Howe’s diplomatic trip to Southern...
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...
Ismail Ayob on Mandela campaign launch (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Gareth Furby interviews Ismail Ayob, lawyer, who’s in Britain launching a campaign to try to secure the release of ANC deputy leader Nelson Mandela from jail in South Africa where he has been for almost 24...
Nelson Mandela 70th birthday concert (1988)
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- Interview; News report
Linda Duffin reports on attempts by Conservative MPs to halt BBC television coverage of the Nelson Mandela 70th birthday pop concert at Wembley Stadium, London. Includes interviews with John Carlisle MP; Jim...
Nelson Mandela 70th birthday concert (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Nigel Wrench reports from Johannesburg on reaction by the South African Government to the Nelson Mandela 70th birthday pop concert at Wembley Stadium, London and decision by the BBC to broadcast the event;...
Nelson Mandela 70th birthday concert (1988)
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- Interview; Music; News report
John Cookson reports on the Nelson Mandela 70th birthday tribute concert at Wembley Stadium, London. Includes music excerpts; speeches/interviews by/with Sir Richard Attenborough; Archbishop Trevor...
Mandela spends 70th birthday in jail (1988)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report
Jailed Black Nationalist leader Nelson Mandela will be spending his 70th birthday today without his family in a South African jail. His wife has turned down an invitation to visit him, stating she doesn’t...
Mandela spends 70th birthday in jail (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on press conference by Winnie Mandela on Nelson Mandela’s 70th birthday which he is spending in jail without visits from his family who have refused offers of visits after the government banned many...
Winnie Mandela’s home burnt down (1988)
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- News report; Interview
The home of black South African leader Winnie Mandela has been burnt down by a mob of black youths, she wasn’t at home. It appears the arson was the result of a feud between rival gangs of teenagers....
Mandela may be released (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Bill Prince reports from Cape Town on a speech by South African President, P.W. Botha at the opening of the National Party congress in Durban, proposing the release of ANC leader Neson Mandela (who is now in...