Youths singing in the streets of Langa as part of the celebrations of Mandela's 70th Birthday
Youths with posters of Nelson Mandela sing and dance in the streets of Langa, following a church service.The celebrations were marking the jailed African National Congress (ANC) leader's 70th Birthday.
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Runners wearing T-shirts with slogan: "Mandela - freedom at 70"
A team of 5 runners left from near Pollsmoor prison at the start of a relay scheduled to end at a Gugulethu Sports Stadium as part of the Mandela 70th birthday celebrations. However the runners were arrested shortly before arriving in Wynberg. Police and military also sealed off the Stadium in Gugulethu and prohibited the sporting events which were due to take place there.
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Women who brought flowers to Mandela at Tygerberg Hospital,
60 Women brought flowers to Nelson Mandela at Tygerberg hospital after he was admitted in 1988
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Supporters asked to disperse during the Yengeni trial in Cape Town
Supporters outside court for the Yengeni Trial ordered to disperse by police, Cape Town.
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Prakash Diar hoisted aloft after a reprieve was granted for the "Sharpeville Six"
Prakash Dias, Lawyer for the Sharpeville 6 being hoisted aloft amidst chants of "hero, hero" after the granting of a reprieve at the Pretoria Supreme Court.
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Trevor Manuel and others at a service when 20 restrictees defied their banning orders
Trevor Manuel and others at a service when 20 restrictees defied their banning orders.
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Welcome in Lenasia for a released detainee
A jubilant welcome for a detainee released following the lifting of the State of Emergency. Patidar Hall Lenasia.
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Abel Mokonyane and Sister Bernard greeted by family on their release on bail
Abel Mokonyane and Sister Bernard being greeted by family members after being released on bail along with four others.
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Ivan Toms on his release from Pollsmoor
Ivan Toms waves from a car on his release from Pollsmoor Prison.
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Ahmed Kathrada on his release.
Supporters carry a jubilant Ahmed Kathrada on their shoulders after his release from prison. People hold posters calling for welcoming back leaders, long live the ANC and supporting the UDF.
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