Nelson Mandela’s Release – A Personal Reminiscence

Updated: 24 Feb 2020

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On 2^nd February 1990, President FW De Klerk went to the South African Parliament and announced the unbanning of the ANC and other political organisations. He also announced that Nelson Mandela, the only remaining Rivonia Trialist still in prison, would be released on Sunday 11^th February 1990. I was with ANC comrades in London when this was all announced. We were incredulous.

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01David Kenvyn, 2020

Last updated · 24 Feb 2020

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South African History Online. (2020, February 24). Nelson Mandela’s Release – A Personal Reminiscence. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/R-0149998

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