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- 1984-03-11 - 1984-03-17 (Creation)
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1984
March
12
Sowetan: U.S. Congressman want unconditional release of Madiba. Resolution introduced last month by bi-partisan group of 2 Democrats & 2 Republicans, led by Congressman George W Crockett of Michigan, a former Judge & member of Black Congressional Caucus. It now has 79 sponsors.
CT. Leader of ANC, NM, rejects offer: he would defy any attempt to release him & restrict him to the Transkei: determined to return to his home in Soweto & will not stay in Transkei.
Die Burger: Mandela weier vrylating
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Winnie Mandela appears on Bop T.V.
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Madiba records sell well. Record calling for the release of NM has made a big impression on pop charts after only one week. “Free NM” by the Specials – a multi-racial group – is no. 4 on Capitol Radio charts & no. 68 on the national charts.
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Die Burger: ‘n Ander Student wou weet of biskop Tutu N.M. as sy leier sou aanvaar as NM vry is was. Hierop het gevantwoord: “Ja, ek sou hom as my leier aanvaar, al stem ek nie saam met die huidige metodes van die ANC nie.”
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H.B.P. 120/80 taken immediately after breakfast
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Free Nelson Mandela (1984) - Song written by Jerry Dammers and performed by The Special AKA
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- Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape Town » Tokai » Pollsmoor Prison
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- Tutu, Desmond Mpilo (Subject)
- Cape Times (Subject)
- The Special AKA (Subject)
- Congressional Black Caucus (Subject)
- The Sowetan [DO NOT USE] (Subject)
- Die Burger (Subject)
- Madikizela-Mandela, Winifred Nomzamo Zanyiwe (Subject)
- Crockett, George William Jr. (Subject)