1. Read the article and pick out information about the trial.
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2. Rewrite the sentences focusing on Nelson Mandela as shown in the first sentence.
a) In October 1963, ten opponents of Apartheid were brought to court” ➝
In October 1963, Nelson Mandela was brought to court. b) The court sentenced eight defendants ➝ Nelson Mandela
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c) The judge found all eight guilty and sent them to prison. ➝ Nelson Mandela
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3. Listen to Mandela's speech at the Rivonia trial. Create questions to obtain the following information, taken from this speech.
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I was born in Mthatha, 46 years ago.b) Why
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Umkhonto was formed by Africans to further their struggle for freedom.c) When
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I was arrested in August 1962.d) Why
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I planned sabotage… as a result of... many years of tyranny, exploitation and oppression.