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Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu (18 May 1912 – 5 May 2003) was a South African anti-apartheid activist and member of the African National Congress (ANC), serving at times as Secretary-General and Deputy President of the organisation. He was jailed at Robben Island, where he served more than 25 years' imprisonment.
Sisulu was born in Ngcobo in the Union of South Africa. His mother, Alice Mase Sisulu, was a Xhosa domestic worker and his father, Albert Victor Dickenson, was white. Dickenson worked in the Railway Department of the Cape Colony from 1903 to 1909 and was transferred to the Office of the Chief Magistrate in Umtata in 1910. His mother was related to Evelyn Mase, Nelson Mandela's first wife. Dickenson didn't play a part in his son's upbringing, and the boy and his sister, Rosabella, were raised by his mother's family, who were descended from the Thembu clan.
Educated in a local missionary school, he left in 1926 to find work. He moved to Johannesburg in 1928 and experienced a wide range of manual jobs.
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, is the southernmost sovereign state in Africa. It is bounded on the south by 2,798 kilometers of coastline of southern Africa stretching along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans, on the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, and on the east by Mozambique and Swaziland, and surrounding the kingdom of Lesotho. South Africa is the 25th-largest country in the world by land area, and with close to 53 million people, is the world's 24th-most populous nation. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World or the Eastern Hemisphere.
South Africa is a multiethnic society encompassing a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions. Its pluralistic makeup is reflected in the constitution's recognition of 11 official languages, which is among the highest number of any country in the world. Two of these languages are of European origin: Afrikaans developed from Dutch and serves as the first language of most white and coloured South Africans; English reflects the legacy of British colonialism, and is commonly used in public and commercial life, though it is fourth-ranked as a spoken first language.
Nontsikelelo Albertina Sisulu (21 October 1918 – 2 June 2011) was a South African anti–apartheid activist, and the wife of fellow activist Walter Sisulu (1912–2003). She was affectionately known as Ma Sisulu throughout her lifetime by the South African public. In 2004 she was voted 57th in the SABC3's Great South Africans. She died on 2 June 2011 in her home in Linden, Johannesburg, South Africa, aged 92.
Born Nontsikelelo Thethiwe in the Tsomo district of the Transkei on 21 October 1918, she was the second of five children of Bonilizwe and Monikazi Thethiwe. Sisulu's mother survived the Spanish Flu, but was constantly ill and very weak because of this. It fell upon Sisulu, as the eldest girl, to take on a motherly role for her younger siblings. She had to stay out of school for long periods of time, which resulted in her being two years older than the rest of her class in her last year of primary school. She adopted the name Albertina when she started her schooling at a Presbyterian mission school in Xolobe.
Ahmed Mohamed Kathrada (born 21 August 1929, sometimes known by the nickname "Kathy") is a South African politician and former political prisoner and anti-apartheid activist.
Kathrada's involvement in the anti-apartheid activities of the African National Congress (ANC) led him to his long-term imprisonment following the Rivonia Trial, in which he was held at Robben Island and Pollsmoor Prison. Following his release in 1990, he was elected to serve as a member of parliament, representing the ANC.
Kathrada was born in the small country town of Schweizer-Reneke in the Western Transvaal, the fourth of sixth children in a Gujarati-family of South African Indian Muslim immigrant parents from Surat.
Due to the policies of the time, he could not be admitted to any of the "European" or "African" schools in the area and thus he had to move to Johannesburg to be educated. Once in Johannesburg, he was influenced by leaders of the Transvaal Indian Congress such as Dr. Yusuf Dadoo, IC Meer, Moulvi and Yusuf Cachalia, and JN Singh. Consequently, he became a political activist at the early age of 12 when he joined the Young Communist League of South Africa. He took part in various activities such as handing out leaflets and performing volunteer work in the individual passive resistance against the Pegging Act in 1941. During World War II, he was involved in the anti-war campaign of the Non-European United Front.
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Actors: Carol A. Compton (miscellaneous crew), David M. Thompson (producer), Anant Singh (producer), Diana Cilliers (costume designer), Dezi Rorich (miscellaneous crew), Desmond Tutu (actor), Harvey Weinstein (producer), Idris Elba (actor), Nelson Mandela (writer), Alex Heffes (composer), François Ivernel (producer), Andre Jacobs (actor), Graham Clarke (actor), Cameron McCracken (producer), Naomie Harris (actress),
Genres: Biography, Drama, History,Actors: Diana Cilliers (costume designer), Bille August (writer), Greg Latter (writer), Dario Marianelli (composer), Greg Latter (writer), Bille August (director), Diane Kruger (actress), David Wicht (producer), Danny Keogh (actor), Matthew Dylan Roberts (actor), Jimmy de Brabant (producer), Dennis Haysbert (actor), Joseph Fiennes (actor), John Kaylin (miscellaneous crew), Marie-Noelle Hauville (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: James Gregory once lived in a farm and had befriended a native youth, Bafana, and had even had a photograph taken with him. Years later, now married to Gloria and father of three children (Chris, Brett, and Natasha), James has nothing but shame and regret, as many South African Caucasians in the oppressive Apartheid-era ridiculed him, leading him to hate Africans. He seeks to redeem himself by spying on imprisoned African National Congress Leader, Nelson Mandela. In the restrictive high security prison his job is to censor all written and verbal communications between prisoners, their visitors, and correspondence. James is uncomfortable when he witnesses Caucasian police and security officers' brutality against civilians, including infants, and tries to understand why Nelson became a rebel. This leads him to examine the 'Freedom Charter', a banned document, reportedly known to incite violence against 'whites'. And when he does read this document, he changes his mind about Nelson's freedom struggle. Soon he, himself, will be alienated by his very own peers. Isolated, he receives death threats over the phone and has to face the trauma of the 'accidental' death of Brett. In addition, he and his family are kept under close watch by the security forces amidst tight economic sanctions by the international community, and growing unrest by the natives who continue their fight for equality, and freedom for Nelson Mandela.
Keywords: 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, african-national-congress, apartheid, based-on-book, freedom-fighter, husband-wife-reunion, nelson-mandela, political-prisonerActors: Tina Lifford (actress), David Wicht (producer), Regardt van den Bergh (actor), Benjamin A. Weissman (editor), Joseph Sargent (director), Diana Cilliers (costume designer), Desmond Tutu (actor), Sidney Poitier (actor), Ian Roberts (actor), John Carson (actor), Michael Caine (actor), Andre Jacobs (actor), Graham Clarke (actor), Jonathan Pienaar (actor), Terry Edinger (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: On June 12, 1964, Nelson Mandela, along with a number of political detainees, was sentenced to life imprisonment in what remains the most sensational treason trial in the history of South Africa. The incarceration of Mandela and other political prisoners on Robben Island would become a symbol of the struggle to end apartheid and win freedom for the black majority in South Africa. On February 2, 1990, President F.W. De Klerk stood before Parliament and announced the legalization of the African National Congress and a host of other banned political organizations. At the same time, he announced that Nelson Mandela, having served 27 years in prison, would be released within 7 days. Yet the world, and indeed most South Africans, knew little about how this momentous occasion came to pass. Until now. Mandela & De Klerk was filmed in South Africa. Most of the locations are those where the actual events took place, and the dramatized sequences are augmented with newsreel footage to ensure the most accurate portrayal possible of recent historical events.
Keywords: african-national-congress, apartheid, blacks-whites, character-name-in-title, house-arrest, prison, racism, south-africaActors: Allan Corduner (actor), Richard Hartley (composer), Pauline Hume (miscellaneous crew), Philip Saville (director), Danny Glover (actor), Julian Glover (actor), Ronald Harwood (writer), Alfre Woodard (actress), Warren Clarke (actor), Ralph Sheldon (editor), Robert Berger (producer), Herbert Brodkin (producer), Angela Wharton (miscellaneous crew), Andrew Whaley (actor), Margaret Adams (miscellaneous crew),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Jürgen Goslar (director), Brian O'Shaughnessy (actor), Patrick Mynhardt (actor), Jürgen Goslar (actor), Bert Fortell (actor), Nino Korda (actor), Adolf Schlyssleder (editor), Gert van den Bergh (actor), Hermann Kugelstadt (writer), Simon Sabela (actor), Bill Brewer (actor), June Neethling (actress), James White (actor), John Dercksen (actor), Geoffrey Morris (actor),
Genres: ,Walter Sisulu and Ahmed Kathrada on the raid on Liliesleaf farm and their sentencing
W045673 G16108917 APTN (Walter Sisulu, a senior member of the African National Congress, returned home on 15 October after 26 years in prison) 10 October 1989 Photo Sisulu wedding (in frame on furniture) B/w Sisulu photo 11 October 1989 ATHLONE Crowd in stadium crowds dancing outside; crowd chanting and holding banners demanding detainees be freed. Police fire tear gas people running from tear gas. 11 October 1989 PRETORIA Exterior Union Building State Presidents office sign. Tutu, Chikane, Boesak out of car, meeting de Klerk, posing for photographers. 15 October 1989 SOWETO (part-mute) Sisulu out of minibus, walking towards home, crowds surrounding him and cheering. Daughter signing for his possessions from prison. Sisulu with wife, Albertina. SOT Albertina. ...
Walter and Albertina Sisulu were leaders in the South African Liberation movement called the "African National Congress(ANC)". After a long struggle marked by armed struggle, sanctions and the eventual release of ANC leader, Nelson Mandela South Africa ended white minority rule in favor of democracy. Walter and Albertina Sisulu came to Detroit in 1997 seeking investment from African American business. The couple spoke about the future of the New South Africa. The couple answered questions about land redistribution,the end of the Cold War, Education, South Africa's role in African politics and its relationship with Africans in the diaspora. Now over 11 years latter the video is useful in evaluating how well the ANC has done in delivering on the promise of the Sou
On this day in 2003 - Anti-apartheid stalwart and icon, Walter Sisulu, died. Sisulu, who was a long time friend of the late former President Nelson Mandela died at the age of 90. He was a founder member of the ANC Youth League - formed in 1943. For more News visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SABCNewsOnline?lang=en Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SABCNewsOnline
1. South African President Thabo Mbeki taking his place in hall 2. Cutaway press 3. Coffin brought into hall 4. Mbeki and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at front of congregation 5. Congregation paying last respects to Walter Sisulu 6. Close of Sisulu 7. Various of congregation signing 8. Various of hall 9. Long-time friend of Walter Sisulu, Ahmed Kathrada at podium 10. SOUNDBITE (English) Ahmed Kathrada, long-time friend of Walter Sisulu: "A great man,a humble man a father figure. All we can say is go well, where you are going you are going to meet Chris Hani, Kathani, Bram Fischer (former ANC veterans who've already passed-away) all those who have gone before us. Tell them that we are celebration the new South Africa of which Choko was the architect." 11. Various of hall and Mbeki ...
Walter and Albertina Sisulu were leaders in the South African Liberation movement called the "African National Congress(ANC)". After a long struggle marked by armed struggle, sanctions and the eventual release of ANC leader, Nelson Mandela South Africa ended white minority rule in favor of democracy. Walter and Albertina Sisulu came to Detroit in 1997 seeking investment from African American business. The couple spoke about the future of the New South Africa. The couple answered questions about land redistribution,the end of the Cold War, Education, South Africa's role in African politics and its relationship with Africans in the diaspora. Now over 11 years latter the video is useful in evaluating how well the ANC has done in delivering on the promise of the South African Revoluti...
Johannesburg, October 14 - Family members and friends paid their last respects to Zwelakhe Sisulu at the Walter Sisulu Hall in Randburg on Saturday. Described as a true patriot, Sisulu was remembered for living a life outside of politics as well as for his contribution to journalism. The 61-year-old died in his sleep last week.
Twenty students are expected to appear in the Mthatha Magistrate's Court today on charges of public violence and damage to property. This follows yesterday's violent protests at the Walter Sisulu University's Mthatha campus.
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Ben Mortimer from HeyUGuys interviews actor Tony Kgoroge who plays Walter Sisulu in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom at the Royal Premiere in London. For syndication or usage opportunities please contact syndication@heyuguys.co.uk. More from HeyUGuys Website ► http://HeyUGuys.com Follow us on Twitter ► http://twitter.com/HeyUGuys Subscribe here! ► http://bit.ly/HeyUGuysYTSub Facebook ► http://facebook.com/HeyUGuys Instagram ► http://instagram.com/HeyUGuysOfficial
Filmmaker and photographer, Adrian Steirn, in conversation with former political prisoner Ahmed Kathrada who spent 18 of his 30 years as a political prisoner on Robben Island with, among others, Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu. The interview reveals how this extraordinary and modest man was able to maintain his dignity and freedom of mind while he was denied all other liberty. Icon portraits, short films and profiles: http://www.21icons.com/ 21 Icons YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/21Icons/videos Like 21 Icons on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/21Icons Follow 21 Icons on Twitter: https://twitter.com/21Icons
Third son of late ANC leaders, Walter and Albertina Sisulu and prominent anti apartheid activist and businesman Zwelakhe Sisulu, died peacefully in his sleep yesterday at the age of 61. Sisulu was also the first black Group Chief Executive of the SABC from 1994 until 97. Despite his success as an astute businessman, he is possibly best remembered for his roles as editor at The New Nation and journalist at The Rand Daily Mail. Joining us now to discuss Zwelakhe Sisulu's life contribution to our country is friend and colleague, Gabu Tugwana, welcome...
1994-04-24 Bernard Shaw, Johannesburg, South Africa, CNN LIVE. Right-wing volcano about to blow? Freedom Front's Constand Viljoen broke away from radical right-wing. Roelf Meyer, a young Thabo Mbeki, Walter Sisulu. Viljoen reaction to bombing (already covered in previous video interview, so cut from this one). For now, that's it from Johannesburg, back to Jeanne Meserve now in Washington, DC 103.50
The untold story of the Rivonia Trial featuring exclusive interviews with Nelson Mandela. In June 1964, following one of the most significant political trials of the 20th Century, Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Govan Mbeki (father of former President Thabo Mbeki) and four others were sentenced to life imprisonment for planning the overthrow of the Apartheid Government by military means. This acclaimed documentary recounts the untold story of the Rivonia Trial and features exclusive interviews with Nelson Mandela and all the surviving co-accused along with fascinating testimony from their defense lawyers and from members of the prosecution, intelligence services and defence forces of Apartheid South Africa. Please visit http://www.kultur.com/Nelson-Mandela-Accused-1-p/d4898.htm for mor...
Interview with a Walter Sisulu University student on the last day of the #WomanHackersUnite Hackathon
Walter Sisulu University Public Relations extended programme on an academic tour. #2013_PortElizabeth
Walter Sisulu University: Chair of Health Sciences Research
a video put together by a group of level 2 public relations students Walter Sisulu University Zamukulungisa delivery site in Mthatha for their videology project in 2014
this drama was written by Kwini Martin Luzuko a student from Walter Sisulu University under influence of the well known poet Suli Breaks.
Baleka Mbete the National Chairperson of the African National Congress held a Freedom Charter Lecture at Walter Sisulu University,Mtata, Eastern Cape on the 25th of June 2016. This lecture was meant to educate the youth about the freedom charter and its relation to the constitution of the re[public of South Africa. The event was organised by SASCO Bathandwa Ndondo Branch
Professorial Inaugural Lecture Topic: Developing Health Informatics as a New Scientific Discipline Professor G Wright Research Champion Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences Walter Sisulu University Eastern Cape South Africa
Human Rights Day is observed on the anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre every year. This year; the main event is held at the Walter Sisulu Complex in Kliptown, Soweto.
Thursday marks 50 years since ANC leaders Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Govan Mbeki, Elias Motsoaledi, Dennis Goldberg, Raymond Mhlaba, Ahmed Kathrada and Andrew Mlangeni were sentenced to life imprisonment. There was a dramatic raid by police at Liliesleaf Farm on 11th July 1963, in Rivonia, which resulted in the arrest of eighteen people amongst whom were leaders of the liberation movement, some of whom were tried in that historic trial.
"Rhodes University men's basketball team enjoyed a well-deserved success at the Eastern Cape Intervarsity tournament this weekend. On Friday 14 August, the Rhodes team played a set of grueling matches, claiming the title as Eastern Cape champions. Beating out Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), Walter Sisulu University (WSU) and Fort Hare, the local basketball team did Rhodes proud over the derby weekend." (Grocott's Mail, Grahamstown, 21 August 2015).