On This Day: Nelson Mandela’s Walk to Freedom

A Postcard from Brighter Times - Dissident Voice

On February 11,1990, Nelson Mandela was released from Victor Verster prison in South Africa after having been incarcerated for twenty-seven years. On that same day I was trying, not very successfully, to recover from a slew of personal hardships. My partner had died, too young, not long before. After nursing him over four painful years, […]

On this day: Nelson Mandela’s walk to freedom

Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison, on Robben Island, at Pollsmoor and finally at Victor Verster. On 11 February 1990, amid mounting domestic unrest and growing international pressure, President F.W. de Klerk ordered his release — a moment that reshaped South Africa’s future.

Wednesday marks 36 years since Nelson Mandela was released from prison

(CBS, KYMA) - On February 11, 1990, South African Black Nationalist leader Nelson Mandela was freed after serving more than 27 years in prison. Mandela's release happened as President F.W. Deklerk announced the legalization of the African National Congress. The ANC fought to overthrow white minority rule in South Africa to end apartheid. South African television broadcast the 71-year-old's release live. Previously, the South African government h…

Feb. 11 — Mandela’s Release Marks a New Era for South Africa

Nelson Mandela's release from Victor Verster Prison on February 11, 1990, marked a significant moment in the struggle against apartheid. Although celebrated, it was only the beginning of a longer fight for freedom and democracy in South Africa. Faced with internal unrest and international pressure, the government initiated reforms, leading to negotiations and eventual national elections. The post Feb. 11 — Mandela’s Release Marks a New Era for S…

February 11, 1990 - Waiting On Cape Town: The Release Of Nelson Mandela - Talk Of A United Germany

Crowds anticipating Mandela’s release – And suddenly, there was an explosion of joy. https://oildale.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/21234154/News-February-11-1990.mp3 February 11, 1990 – ABC Radio News On The Hour – CBS Radio Special Report – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – February 11, 1990 – The day Nelson Mandela was released unconditionally from prison prison after 27 years. Accompanied by his then-wife Winnie, he left the Victo…