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Let The People Decide : ANC Consultative Conference, December 1990 : [Filmography]

From the 14th to the 16th of December 1990, the ANC held its first National Consultative Conference since its unbanning and the return of its leaders from exile or prison. This video presents an overview of the discussions that took place over these three days, with extracts from meetings of the commissions; and plenary discussions on such issues as negotiations and the armed struggle, violence, and strategy and tactics. It includes contributions from the floor as well as from leaders such as Oliver Tambo, Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki, Chris Hani, Jay Naidoo, K. Motlanthe, W. Mchunu, and J. Netshitenze. It presents details of some of the resolutions taken and ends with a tribute to long-time ANC President, Oliver Tambo.

Dworkin, Lawrence

Bisho : The Story Behind the Massacre : [Filmography]

On 7th September 1992, thousands of people marched to Bisho to demand free political activity in the Ciskei. Troops opened fire on the crowd, killing 29 and injuring 300. The documentary shows footage of the massacre, explaining what happened, why, and who was responsible. It includes interviews with eyewitnesses, including Chris Hani, Cyril Ramaphosa and Ronnie Kasrils, and comments on the events by Nelson Mandela, FW de Klerk, and Oupa Gqozo.

Makgetla, Zeph