Identity area
Reference code
ZA MR-MM-480
Title
Records of the Rivonia Trial
Date(s)
- 1963 - 1964 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
10 box files
Context area
Name of creator
(1999 -)
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Incomplete set of records of the state vs. Nelson Mandela and nine others. The collection includes the indictment, opening address, statements, evidence, evaluation of evidence and exhibits including photographs. An important section of the collection relates to preparations of the defence. As well as Nelson Mandela, the accused include Dennis Goldberg, Govan Mbeki, Walter Sisulu, Ahmed Kathrada, Andrew Mlangeni, Raymond Mhlaba, James Kantor and Elias Motsoaledi.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Contact location for access
Conditions governing reproduction
Public domain
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
This collection is part of the archives of the South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR).
This collection is not a complete record of the Rivonia Trial. Important sections of evidence presented by the accused are missing or incomplete. These records are the Defence set.
This collection is not a complete record of the Rivonia Trial. Important sections of evidence presented by the accused are missing or incomplete. These records are the Defence set.