9 October 1963–12 June 1964
Rivonia Trial
The Rivonia Trial prosecuted Nelson Mandela and other liberation leaders for sabotage and related charges.
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The Rivonia Trial prosecuted Nelson Mandela and other liberation leaders for sabotage and related charges.
Significance
The proceedings removed key resistance leaders from public political organisation and became an international symbol of apartheid repression.
Why it matters
The proceedings removed key resistance leaders from public political organisation and became an international symbol of apartheid repression.