South Africa -Soweto Riots and Release of Nelson Mandela
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Opposition to apartheid within South Africa between 1964 and 1990.
News report looking at opposition to apartheid between 1964 and the end of apartheid in the early 1990s in South Africa. Increasing opposition led to more violence culminating in the Soweto riots of 1987 and the eventual release of Nelson Mandela in 1990.
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16 June 1999
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 14-16
Subject : History
Topic : South Africa 1960-1994
Keywords : Nelson Mandela, apartheid,
Notes : Can use clip as an introduction to studies on Mandela, apartheid, South Africa 1960-1994 and Africa. Look at why Mandela, an ex "terrorist" leader became so revered through the world. Can compare with other ex "terrorists"
