Nelson Mandela is part of a movement that fought for freedom, democracy, peace and rights for all. Click on the links below to learn more about some of the other great leaders who stood beside him in the struggle for a free South Africa.  

 

Rivonia Trialists
On 11th July 1963 19 members of the ANC were arrested on Liliesleaf Farm in Rivonia, Johannesburg. The accused went on trial between November 1963 and July 1964, accused of 221acts of sabotage. The trial, condemned by the UN Security Council, saw eight of the defendants given life imprisonment. Amongst the trialists were:
 
Nelson Mandela

Walter Sisulu

Govan Mbeki

Raymond Mhlaba

Elias Motsoaledi

Ahmed Kathrada

Denis Goldberg

Andrew Mlangeni

Wilton Mkwayi

Other great South African leaders in the struggle against Apartheid

Steve Biko

Chris Hani

Ruth First

Albert Lutuli

Ruth Mompati

Albertina Sisulu

Jo Slovo

Oliver Tambo
 
Women leaders in the struggle for a free South Africa

More biographies
 

ANC's 90th Anniversary website

History of the struggle against Apartheid