Galleries

Albertina Sisulu and other uUDF eaders

Unveiling of the United Democratic Front (UDF) Memorial

A spectator watches the drama unfold. Silverton Siege, 1980

Family members of accused trio enter courtroom. Silverton Siege, 1980.

The Volkskaas Bank in Silverton. Silverton Siege, 1980.

The scene after the shootout. Silverton Siege, 1980.

Court Exhibit, map of bank location. Silverton and Soekmekaar trial, 1980.

Hostage being interviewed by reporters. Silverton Siege, 1980.

Mk cadres boots, Silverton Siege 1980

Crowds gather outside courtroom. Silverton Siege, 1980

Defence lawyers enter courtroom. Silverton and Soekmekaar trial, 1980.

Family member of accused leaves courtroom. Silverton and Soekmekaar trial, 1980.

Family members of accused enter courtroom. Silverton Siege, 1980.

Drinks and food passed to trio and hostages. Silverton Siege, 1980.

MK hideout in Ga Rankuwa. Silverton and Soekmekaar trial, 1980

Injured hostage recovers in hospital. Silverton Siege, 1980.

Court Exhibit. Silverton and Soekmekaar trial, 1980.

Police Sketch of casualty being removed from the scene. Silverton Siege, 1980.

AK-47 rifles used in the Silverton Siege. Silverton and Soekmekaar trial, 1980.

Injured victim wheeled into hospital. Silverton Siege, 1980.

The shock of the siege is reflected in the faces. Silverton Seige 1980

Police and on lookers after the Siege. Silverton Siege, 1980

Pieter Bierman, being comforted by a friend. Silverton Siege, 1980.

Police crouch behind cars while another group of officers negotiate with the trio

Mahlangu Family Archives

Walter Sisulu, shot taken by the police during the raid

Raymond Mahlaba, shot taken by the police during the raid

Ahmed Kathrada, shot taken by the police during the raid

Govan Mbeki, shot taken by the police during the raid

Arthur Goldreich, shot taken by the police during the raid

Nelson Mandela, second from left, with members of the National Liberation Front in Algeria, 1962

Winnie, her sister and Joel Joffe (defence attorney) on the Palace of Justice steps

Lieutenant van Wyk and his team from the Special Branch search the lounge of the main house at Liliesleaf Farm, 11 July 1963

Nelson Mandela returns to his cell on Robben Island, 1994.

Albertina Sisulu arrives at the Palace of Justice in traditional Xhosa wear

The Rivonia Trial prosecuting team led by Dr Percy Yutar in middle-front