Police arrest a student at a demonstration in central Cape Town
The protest was against Republic Day celebrations set for the next day and police broke up the protest. A policeman grapples with demonstrating University of Cape Town (UCT) students in central Cape Town. Students hang on to a student the policeman was attempting to arrest. Five people were arrested.
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Police inspecting passes in Cape Town
White policeman inspecting black people's passes, Cape Town, 1983.
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Colin Cairncross rejoicing at a suspended sentence
Teacher, Colin Cairncross (22) , is hoisted shoulder high by jubilant supporters after being given a 5 year suspended prison sentence for aiding the outlawed African National Congress (ANC). Ten other men were jailed for a total of 83 years for their involvement in guerilla attacks in the Western Cape.
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Sandi Sijake on his release from Robben Island
Sandi Sijake, released from Robben Island, Arriving at Cape Town harbour after being sentenced in 1973 having served 15 years in prison.
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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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Squatters' shacks being demolished
South African Police oversee the destruction squatter shacks by a front-end loader.
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Police oversee destruction of a squatter camp near Cape Town
Police in armoured Saracen van (Ratel) oversee the destruction of a Cape Town 'Squatter Camp'.
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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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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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Allan Boesak at anti-election meeting in Cape Town
Reverend Allan Boesak a leading figure in the anti-election new deal campaign in collaboration with the UDF.
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