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speaker today south africa belongs to us shall be introducing legislation to implement our policy which we call apartheid the separation between the races races will live and travel separately education will be separate for all groups at al…
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4:03Chapter 2: to disturb you. 309s · Speaker 3
to disturb you. My name is Mandela. I'm from the African National Congress. Hi. Don't be frightened. I'm afraid. My name is Mandela. I'm from the African National Congress. Oh, please, come in. We're calling it the defiance campaign. We wan…
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9:12Chapter 3: the figures here, Minister. 111s · Speaker 2
the figures here, Minister. Shut the window, please. The noise is disturbing. They're very rough and based largely on ANC claims. These concern directly this defiance campaign. They call for 10 ,000 volunteers. They reckon a little over 8 ,…
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11:04Chapter 4: Which gives us a hell of a lot of latitude. 93s · Speaker 5
Which gives us a hell of a lot of latitude. Now, this so -called Congress of the People is, of course, a communist conspiracy, and the new laws are designed in part to help us stop it from taking place. Okay. The Minister's instructions are…
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That is, defiance campaign has been a resounding success. Give you my solemn word. We will continue to resist these inhuman laws until every one of them is repealed. Your leaders will continue to fight. Arrest us. We cannot be defeated. We …
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You have all been found guilty of statutory communism. It has nothing to do with communism as it is commonly known. But I accept the evidence that you have consistently advised your followers to maintain a peaceful course of action and to a…
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15:26Chapter 7: boys. You won't be going to Cliptown. 154s · Speaker 1
boys. You won't be going to Cliptown. My opinion, Walter, 26th June, 1955 will go down in history. There were 3 ,000 people, African, Indian, colored, and white. We carried banners like freedom in our lifetime and long lived the struggle. T…
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18:01Chapter 8: He's here, boys. 81s · Speaker 6
He's here, boys. Okay, Nelson. Have you got a warrant to be in here? You're a lawyer. Boys, we got a Caffer lawyer here. Have I got a new hunter arrest? What's the charge? You've got all the right questions. I'm going to tell you the charge…
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19:23Chapter 9: am making a further application for bail, my lord. 300s · Speaker 4
am making a further application for bail, my lord. Because during the course of this trial... which as your lordship well knows has lasted many many months of the 156 accused charged with high treason 61 have had the indictment quashed a fu…
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24:23Chapter 10: Who is that? 300s · Speaker 1
Who is that? Come on, stop fooling around. I'm in the middle of a class. Who is it really? Oh, Sunday? Yes. What time? Just tell me to move. The mistress must have seen. She did. Mr Mandela, will you have my friend, please? When can you cal…
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29:23Chapter 11: force white supremacy to give you what you want? 129s · Speaker 1
force white supremacy to give you what you want? For example, by staying at home, not going to work, using our economic power for the purpose of attaining our demands. Shall I tell you why I telephoned you? Why I wanted to see you? I wanted…
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31:32Chapter 12: No, it's just my shoe. 62s · Speaker 4
No, it's just my shoe. I
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32:34Chapter 13: think that the Defiance campaign had any effect at all on the government. 140s · Speaker 1
think that the Defiance campaign had any effect at all on the government. I think it had after the Defiance campaign. The government began talking about self -government for Africans. Bantu stands. I think they acted in order to deceive. Bu…
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35:00Chapter 14: And now will the congregation rise. 200s · Speaker 6
And now will the congregation rise. Those whom God has joined together, let no man put asunder. Since Nelson and Winnie have consented to live together in holy wedlock, I now pronounce them to be man and wife in the name of the Father and o…
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38:21Chapter 15: I need to see this. 101s · Speaker 4
I need to see this. and the green hills and the sun setting. I don't know what I'd do if they put me. I know what I've been meaning to ask you. How much lobola did you pay for me? You cannot ask me the son of a chip a question like that. Li…
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40:02Chapter 16: I know one thing. 61s · Speaker 8
I know one thing. Life with you is life without you. Don't say things like that. And anyway, you're wrong. And just to prove it, I'm going to take you with me on a honeymoon. Honeymoon? What honeymoon? They gave us four days' permission to …
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41:03Chapter 17: And if I refuse? 158s · Speaker 2
And if I refuse? If you refuse, we're going to burn your pass. And that will make trouble for you. I hope we don't have to do that, eh? Oh, well. You have to. Hello. Don't forget. No work today. We are going to protest against the pass laws…
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somebody down to talk to you about the pass laws, okay? Someone in authority, I hope. Top brass. These people have been out... They've got rid of it, sir. But I must tell you, I'm surrounded. They're smashing the fences. Yes. Yes. Must be a…
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52:02Chapter 19: We never see each other. 74s · Speaker 3
We never see each other. Of course we'll see each other again. In Dar es Salaam, maybe. Or Accra. Boss.
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53:17Chapter 20: You've just seen me burn it. 95s · Speaker 5
You've just seen me burn it. And as president of the African National Congress. The African National Congress is banned. I am urging others to do the same in protest against the murder of our people in Sharpeville. You are under arrest. The…
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54:52Chapter 21: tell them what we have to say. 280s · Speaker 1
tell them what we have to say. We tell them when we get out of here, we're going to fight. No more peaceful protests. We're going to get guns. There's only one thing you are going to do. and that is taking instructions from the executive co…
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1:00:14Chapter 22: Coming to see his girls. 191s · Speaker 1
Coming to see his girls. Now just sit and don't mess yourselves up. Eh? Come. He needs to get ready. And all the time I was thinking, did I really hear him say he was found not guilty? Nelson! Walter, all of you, listen to me. I am giving t…
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on crutches out of middle ages whether they like it or not introduced apartheid in 1948 we called for demonstrations with more repressive legislation with killing and maiming our people as the defiance campaign leaders were imprisoned and b…
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1:08:28Chapter 24: We shall fight the government by side with you. 74s · Speaker 3
We shall fight the government by side with you. Each by inch and mile by mile and three is one. And what will you do? Go along with us, silent and neutral in this matter of life. I have made my choice. Leave South Africa, nor will I surrend…
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1:09:42Chapter 25: a speech telling the people to defend themselves. 302s · Speaker 2
a speech telling the people to defend themselves. Christ! I know, sir. Never mind about you bloody knowing, one of all. What the hell are you going to do about it? You see what they're calling him? The Black Pimpernel. Making us a laughings…
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1:14:45Chapter 26: in the desert. 78s · Speaker 1
in the desert. Tough. Really tough. Very pleasant. We can talk. Get to know each other. Talk. I can hardly breathe. Why did you join the movement, Benny? It always interests me. You could have had an easy life. Would you believe for humanit…
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1:16:03Chapter 27: yourself as beautiful as you can. 146s · Speaker 3
yourself as beautiful as you can. An important personality wants to see you. Ready?
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1:18:29Chapter 28: Look yourself. 106s · Speaker 2
Look yourself. they go and ruin my makeup with that blindfold. Sharks have again been spotted off the beach at Durban. The Coast Guard have been put on full alert. The government has still made no comment on the award of the Nobel Peace Pri…
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1:20:16Chapter 29: No problems? 67s · Speaker 6
No problems? No problems. Aye, Nelson. Aye. Is this to be war, then? No. Self -defense. I think we have a moral right to defend ourselves. And how will that be demonstrated? My guess is the decision will be for sabotage. Government installa…
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1:21:53Chapter 30: It's primitive, Nelson, but it'll work. 169s · Speaker 5
It's primitive, Nelson, but it'll work. You've done a good job. And you're still working on other devices. Yes, but this is the best so far. For the
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1:24:42Chapter 31: minister. 90s · Speaker 1
minister. And he has threatened me with the prime minister if we don't arrest that communist bastard. I am threatening you with being back on the beat if we don't catch the bugger. The one with him. That's Oliver Tambo, head of the bloody A…
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1:26:12Chapter 32: Keep going, Nelson. 131s · Speaker 2
Keep going, Nelson. And then turn right. It's called Lillisley Farm. There. It's a safe house. And when I say safe, I mean safe. Who came
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1:28:23Chapter 33: from a land across the sea. 25s · Speaker 3
from a land across the sea. But we fought our great little bear. Who gave himself up because he wanted to end the slot.
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1:29:28Chapter 34: Shall I tell you something? 81s · Speaker 4
Shall I tell you something? You are in hiding. Onaran, the most wanted man in South Africa. This is the nearest to normal family life I have ever known. Get off, son. Mandela's in the car. Surround the car. Get him up. Lillian, I'm off home…
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1:30:49Chapter 35: Lillian. Say love. 184s · Speaker 1
Lillian. Say love. Tomorrow morning I'm teaching at the antenatal clinic, so I'll be in late. Is he all right? Yes, but we think he'll be appearing in the Johannesburg court tomorrow. My soul. Nelson Mandela, you have been found guilty on b…
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1:33:53Chapter 36: Oh, what? 233s · Speaker 6
Oh, what? Extension 107, please. One moment, please. 107, yes. I will only speak to Lieutenant Swanepo. Who's speaking? Lillysleaf Farm, Rivonia. If you want the ANC High Command, go to Lillysleaf Farm at Rivonia. I want this place search f…
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Obviously, I haven't had a chance to discuss this with the others. But I'll tell you what I feel. I think we have a wonderful opportunity. I don't think we should fight them on legal grounds. Nelson, we're talking about the death penalty. W…
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1:42:47Chapter 38: which I hope to live for and to achieve, but if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die. 65s · Speaker 1
which I hope to live for and to achieve, but if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die. The crime of which the accused have been convicted is in essence one of high treason. The state has decided not to charge the crime in …
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Mrs. Winnie Mandela, who went for five years to Orlando Township near Johannesburg, has had additional restrictions imposed on her by the South African government. Mrs. Mandela is the wife of the imprisoned South African leader Nelson Mande…
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1:50:00Chapter 40: Mrs. Mandela, you can come now. 245s · Speaker 3
Mrs. Mandela, you can come now. But I must remind you to talk about your family and the children. That's all. I know. I have been coming here for almost five years. Don't be cheeky. You mustn't say anything that's political. And if there's …
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1:54:05Chapter 41: Although I always try to put on a brave face. 302s · Speaker 5
Although I always try to put on a brave face. Few things disorganize my whole life as much as this kind of hardship. Even after how long is it? Nearly a year in that dreadful place and drank some coffee. After which I dust this on my book. …
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1:59:07Chapter 42: am beginning my 17th month in solitary. 85s · Speaker 1
am beginning my 17th month in solitary. I keep myself sane by writing these letters. I am well. The children are being looked after. You mustn't worry about me. I wish I could get letters from you. Just one would reconstruct my shattered so…
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2:00:33Chapter 43: Thank God. 193s · Speaker 6
Thank God. 17 months in solitary. And then they go and renew her banning order for another five years. They've given a house to rest at nights and at weekends. She's not allowed visitors. But the word is, and the children are well. That's t…
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he that believeth in me though he were dead yet shall he live and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die i know that my redeemer liveth and that he shall stand at the later day upon the earth, and though after my skin worms de…
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2:05:00Chapter 45: Continueth in one day. 239s · Speaker 2
Continueth in one day. In the midst of life we are in death. Of whom may we seek forsaker, but of the Lord, the maker and the creator of everything. May his name be praised. He is the giver and he takes. Thank be to God. He knows everything…
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2:10:02Chapter 46: The suitcase. 78s · Speaker 1
The suitcase. Never mind the suitcase. We're packing the lot. You're under arrest. What do you mean you're packing the lot? Get out of here! Don't make any trouble. Just do as you're called. Come get dressed. No! What do you think you are d…
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2:11:21Chapter 47: This is not a holiday resort! 74s · Speaker 6
This is not a holiday resort! And
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2:12:35Chapter 48: the children. 70s · Speaker 1
the children. Reports from South Africa indicate that the imprisoned black South African leader, Nelson Mandela, has been moved from Robben Island, where he has been serving a life sentence. He is to continue to serve that sentence on the m…
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2:13:45Chapter 49: This way, please. 16s · Speaker 5
This way, please. It is not known whether the conditions of his imprisonment will be relaxed. His wife, Mrs. Winnie Mandela, who has been banished to Brandford in the Orange Free State, has been allowed only strictly regulated visits, and h…
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2:16:05Chapter 50: Protests against the life imprisonment of Mr. 141s · Speaker 4
Protests against the life imprisonment of Mr. Nelson Mandela, the black South African leader, have been made in several countries in recent weeks. Marches in Washington, London and other European capitals have been calling for Mr. Mandela's…
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2:18:27Chapter 51: I reply, State President P . 158s · Speaker 2
I reply, State President P .W. Bota, tell the people. But he hopes he speaks for all those in jail for their opposition to apartheid, suffer under apartheid, all those who are oppressed and exploited in the National Congress. My father says…