Nelson Mandela yearbook first published for the 13th year of the schools existance. The school has partnership with the Mvezo school of science and technology in the Mvezo. Mvezo Nelson Mandela.s birthplace and the school was built with Nelson Mandela sharing his dream that Mvezo needs to have a secondary to encourage the children in the area to study beyond grade 7 within the Mvezo area.
Occasion - Annual conference of the African National Congress Youth League Summary - This address outlines the main threats in the world (imperialism, capitalism), in Africa (colonialism), and in South Africa (fascism). African Nationalism is seen as the response to these threats and the Youth League is seen as the guardian of this ideology. The Youth League should not continue to debate African Nationalism as an ideology but rather focus on how to mobilise the masses in a national struggle, how to respond to the Suppression of Communism Act and how to organise and discipline its members.
Occasion -Statement of the Campaign's aims Summary - This statement focuses on the support by masses of volunteers from all races for the first stages of the Defiance of Unjust Laws Campaign. It also reiterates the main aims of the Campaign: to oppose an unjust system and struggle for freedom for non-Europeans.
Occasion - Natal Peace Conference Summary - Imperial powers exploit Africa for its raw materials, its strategic value as military bases and its cheap labour. Africa is used as an instrument of war and the first casualties are its people. There is a link between the struggle for peace and the struggle against colonialism in Africa.
Occasion - Presidential address to the ANC (Transvaal) Congress Summary - The political climate has changed from the successes of the Campaign for the Defiance of Unjust Laws of 1952 and the ANC must be prepared with a new approach and with a strong and disciplined membership. The new approach is called the "M" Plan and calls for active recruitment and action at the grassroots level. This will enable the ANC to function without calling attention to itself. There is no place in the ANC for those opposed to the "M" Plan.
Extracts from the testimony by Mandela in 1960, responding as spokesman for the accused to questions from the bench, the prosecution and the defence lawyers on the content of ANC documents and question of violent intent on the part of those on trial.
The statement reviewed the successes and weaknesses of the three day stay-at-home in May 1961, as well as the responses to it from journalists, students, trade unions, and from opposing groups like the Pan-Africanist Congress. It also announced the policy of non-collaboration with the government and renewed the call for an intensified international boycott and the complete isolation of South Africa.
Occasion - Drum asked several non-European leaders for answers to three questions concerning the planned deomstrations. These were Mr. Mandela's answers. Summary - The demonstrations will be peaceful and will include work stoppages, meetings and processions. The aim of the protest is to have grievances heard and, ideally, have a national convention to discuss a new constitution.
This statement, issued after the positive response to a three day strike, announces a second phase in the fight against Verwoerd, a country-wide campaign of non-cooperation, and announces a National Convention. It also explains his decision, in accordance with the advice of the National Action Council, to carry on his political work underground rather than leaving the country or giving himself up for arrest to a government he did not recognise.
Occasion - Address to the Conference of the Pan-African Freedom Movement of East and Central Africa Summary - This address summaries the assistance that the international community, especially African states, has given to the freedom fighters in South Africa. It outlines the political and social situation in South Africa and the ANC's responses and move from policies of non-violence to the formation of Umkhonto we Sizwe. The people's resolve to fight is steadfast but the continued support of PAFMECA is crucial.
This item consists of 1 Warrant of Committal issued to Nelson Mandela by the Magistrate's Court of South Africa. The warrant contains Nelson Mandela's fingerprints.
In this, the opening of the Defence case, Mandela states that his experiences in South Africa and his pride as an African underlie his actions. He details how and why Umkhonto we Sizwe was formed and what its strategies were. He also responds to the allegations of the State one by one and includes an explanation of both his ideological influences and his ideals.
This item consists of 1 Warrant of Committal issued to Nelson Mandela by the Supreme Court of South Africa. The warrant contains Nelson Mandela's fingerprints.
Feature film based on the Rivonia Raid, and subsequent trial, filmed with SA govt. assistance at Liliesleaf Farm. The role of Nelson Mandela was played by Simon Sabela.
This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to Lilian Ngoyi. The letter is addressed to "my beloved sister" in Sepedi (Northern Sotho).
This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to Amina Cachalia. The letter is addressed to "Hemarie Vehalie Aminabehn" which means "our dear sister Amina" in Gujarati.
This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his daughters Zenani and Zindzi when their mother, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was detained.
This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his wife, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela informing her of the death of his eldest son, Thembekile.
This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his first wife Evelyn Mandela about the death of their eldest son, Thembekile, in a car accident.
This item consists of a letter of 1 page written by Mandela to the Commanding officer of Robben Island, Colonel van Aarde requesting permission to attend the funeral of his son, Thembekile.
This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his niece, Nomfundo Mandela consoling her, about her studies and living in Johannesburg.
This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to Mashumi Paul Mzaidume concerning Makgatho and his children's education among other issues.
This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to his wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in which he discusses the book by Langenhoven "Skaduwees van Nasaret" [Shadows of Nazareth].
This item consists of a letter of 2 pages written by Mandela to the Minister of Justice. In Afrikaans, He request for meeting to discuss family matters with him
