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Jessica Motaung representing South Africa at Miss World 1997. 📺Miss World

Jessica Motaung representing South Africa at Miss World 1997. 📺Miss World

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"We should fight to a point where the regime begs for mercy. And when they beg for mercy, then we can begin to negotiate." - Popo Molofe. Credit: Death of Apartheid, BBC

"We should fight to a point where the regime begs for mercy. And when they beg for mercy, then we can begin to negotiate." - Popo Molofe. Credit: Death of Apartheid, BBC

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Extremely rare footage of Nelson Mandela, circa late 1940s. Credit Huntley Film Archives

Extremely rare footage of Nelson Mandela, circa late 1940s. Credit Huntley Film Archives

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"Five point five Million people live in Soweto, and they deserve facilities just as good as the facilities that you find in Sandton and all other white suburbs." - Richard Maponya 1996. (Journeyman TV)

"Five point five Million people live in Soweto, and they deserve facilities just as good as the facilities that you find in Sandton and all other white suburbs." - Richard Maponya 1996. (Journeyman TV)

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"I think there is a little bit of a misconception about when Apartheid started. It started in 1652 when the first Europeans came to Africa. They brought with them the paradigm in terms of superiority and inferiority. They always thought they were superior to the people who are indigenous to Africa. It was a paradigm of more than 300 years." - Roelf Meyer (History Channel)

"I think there is a little bit of a misconception about when Apartheid started. It started in 1652 when the first Europeans came to Africa. They brought with them the paradigm in terms of superiority and inferiority. They always thought they were superior to the people who are indigenous to Africa. It was a paradigm of more than 300 years." - Roelf Meyer (History Channel)

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"If you killed Bambatha, then the people will be left in despair..." - Harry Gwala

"If you killed Bambatha, then the people will be left in despair..." - Harry Gwala

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Actress and art activist Thoko Ntshinga on the future of South Africa (Eyewitness SA, 1989):

Actress and art activist Thoko Ntshinga on the future of South Africa (Eyewitness SA, 1989):

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Extremely rare footage of Nelson Mandela, circa late 1940s. Credit: Huntley Film Archives.

Extremely rare footage of Nelson Mandela, circa late 1940s. Credit: Huntley Film Archives.

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Indres Naidoo (1936 - 2016) served 10 years in prison on Robben Island for sabotage between 1963 and 1973. After his release from prison, Naidoo played a leading role in the revival of the struggle in the 1970s until he was obliged to go into exile in 1977. (Mayibuye Archives)

Indres Naidoo (1936 - 2016) served 10 years in prison on Robben Island for sabotage between 1963 and 1973. After his release from prison, Naidoo played a leading role in the revival of the struggle in the 1970s until he was obliged to go into exile in 1977. (Mayibuye Archives)

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"Blacks and Whites in South Africa must begin with a premise that we either live together as brothers or perish as bloody fool." - Actor and Jazz Artist Timmy Kwebulana, 1989.

"Blacks and Whites in South Africa must begin with a premise that we either live together as brothers or perish as bloody fool." - Actor and Jazz Artist Timmy Kwebulana, 1989.

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The brilliant, talented and eloquent Thoko Ntshinga - Eyewitness SA, 1989.

The brilliant, talented and eloquent Thoko Ntshinga - Eyewitness SA, 1989.

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Jazz musician/drummer, actor and director, Timmy Kwebulana's advice (Eyewitness South Africa, 1989):

Jazz musician/drummer, actor and director, Timmy Kwebulana's advice (Eyewitness South Africa, 1989):

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"My forebearers extended a hand of friendship to people of Europe when they came to that continent. What has happened to the extension of that hand, only history can say." - Chief Albert Luthuli upon receiving his Nobel Peace Prize, 1961.

"My forebearers extended a hand of friendship to people of Europe when they came to that continent. What has happened to the extension of that hand, only history can say." - Chief Albert Luthuli upon receiving his Nobel Peace Prize, 1961.

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Exiled South Africa academic and activist Dr Aggrey Mbere talks about South Africa and his exile in the US, 1990. Credit: Boston TV Archive
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Exiled South Africa academic and activist Dr Aggrey Mbere talks about South Africa and his exile in the US, 1990. Credit: Boston TV Archive

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Students in KwaThema boycott schools, 1986. Credit: Special report - South Africa, Apartheid's People/Newz Reels
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Students in KwaThema boycott schools, 1986. Credit: Special report - South Africa, Apartheid's People/Newz Reels

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In 1995, students at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) launched a campaign known as "Operation Litter" to protest the dismissal of two campus cashiers who were accused of allowing customers to take items without paying.📺 TV 1 /SABC (1995). Ms.
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In 1995, students at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) launched a campaign known as "Operation Litter" to protest the dismissal of two campus cashiers who were accused of allowing customers to take items without paying.📺 TV 1 /SABC (1995). Ms.

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Jacob Zuma explaining the different diets on Robben Island. Credit: Free Mandela/Mayibuye Archives
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Jacob Zuma explaining the different diets on Robben Island. Credit: Free Mandela/Mayibuye Archives

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Soweto Township, 1975. Credit: Thames TV
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Soweto Township, 1975. Credit: Thames TV

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Dolly Parton (#RIP) - Knocking on Heaven's Door. (Ladysmith Black Mambazo YT)
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Dolly Parton (#RIP) - Knocking on Heaven's Door. (Ladysmith Black Mambazo YT)

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South Africa, 1974. Credit: AP Archives
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South Africa, 1974. Credit: AP Archives

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Dr Blade Nzimande, ANC National Conference, 1991. (YT)
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Dr Blade Nzimande, ANC National Conference, 1991. (YT)

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South African poet, academic and political activist, Prof Keorapetse Kgositsile, on a television show by Dr Maya Angelou in 1968.
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South African poet, academic and political activist, Prof Keorapetse Kgositsile, on a television show by Dr Maya Angelou in 1968.

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FRONTLINE: Apartheid in South Africa, Dakar 1987.
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FRONTLINE: Apartheid in South Africa, Dakar 1987.

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On this day in 1956: Women's anti-pass march. Credit: Afrika Mayibuye/Kevin Harris (1993)
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On this day in 1956: Women's anti-pass march. Credit: Afrika Mayibuye/Kevin Harris (1993)

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Political activist and Rivonia Trialist Walter Sisulu is welcomed home in Soweto after his release from prison on October 15, 1989. Credit: Afravision (YT).
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Political activist and Rivonia Trialist Walter Sisulu is welcomed home in Soweto after his release from prison on October 15, 1989. Credit: Afravision (YT).

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Lebo Mathosa performing A Star is Born. 📺Miss SA Teen (2001). (Ms.)
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Lebo Mathosa performing A Star is Born. 📺Miss SA Teen (2001). (Ms.)

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84,977 views • 13 days ago

The iconic 1995 Rugby World Cup final flyover featured a South African Airways Boeing 747-200 named Lebombo roaring low over Ellis Park Stadium with "Good Luck Bokke" proudly painted across its underbelly and wings. 📺 1995 Rugby World
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The iconic 1995 Rugby World Cup final flyover featured a South African Airways Boeing 747-200 named Lebombo roaring low over Ellis Park Stadium with "Good Luck Bokke" proudly painted across its underbelly and wings. 📺 1995 Rugby World

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Hugh Masikela recounting his marriage to Miriam Makeba and life in exile. Source: Felicia Mabuza-Suttle
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Hugh Masikela recounting his marriage to Miriam Makeba and life in exile. Source: Felicia Mabuza-Suttle

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Joel Netshitenzhe, ANC National Conference 1990.
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Joel Netshitenzhe, ANC National Conference 1990.

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Exiled South African activist, author and playwright - Teko Manong, 1990. Credit: WGBH/Boston TV Archive.
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Exiled South African activist, author and playwright - Teko Manong, 1990. Credit: WGBH/Boston TV Archive.

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On this day in 1996, Josia Thugwane made history at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games by winning the men's marathon gold medal. He became the first Black South African athlete to ever win an Olympic gold medal. (Footage: Team South Africa)
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On this day in 1996, Josia Thugwane made history at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games by winning the men's marathon gold medal. He became the first Black South African athlete to ever win an Olympic gold medal. (Footage: Team South Africa)

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1968: What was life like in South Africa for non-white people during Apartheid? Footage: BBC Archives
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1968: What was life like in South Africa for non-white people during Apartheid? Footage: BBC Archives

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President of Malawi Hastings Banda with South African Prime Minister John Vorster, 1971. Credit: AP Archives
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President of Malawi Hastings Banda with South African Prime Minister John Vorster, 1971. Credit: AP Archives

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