27 May 1963First Robben Island TransferNelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Is transferred from Pretoria to Robben Island.
Historical records for South Africa in 1963, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Is transferred from Pretoria to Robben Island.
Begins his first period of imprisonment on the island.
Due for release but redetained without charge & sent to Robben Island. Banished to Robben Island where he remains for 6 yrs
The only person in Parliament to vote against the General Law Amendment Act
South Africa becomes a dictatorial police state under the General Law Amendment Act
Those arrested can be held for 90 days without any rights. The General Law Amendment Act waives the right of habeas corpus. South Africa becomes a dictatorial police state under the General Law Amendment Act
Enacts legislation to "break the back" of Umkhonto
Is returned from Robben Island to Pretoria Local Prison.
Remains incarcerated as the Rivonia prosecution develops.
Mandela is sentenced to life imprisonment
Held under the Ninety-Day Detention Act
Held under the Ninety-Day Detention Act
Appears with other defendants in the developing Rivonia Trial.
Faces sabotage charges carrying the possibility of a death sentence.
Opening day of the Nelson Mandela trial, the Rivonia Trial. Mandela is indicted with sabotage & conspiracy
Pleads not guilty to sabotage and conspiracy charges.
Rejects the prosecution case during the Rivonia Trial.
Mandela & Sisulu are accused of 222 acts of sabotage
Main witness for the state against Mandela
Mandela & Sisulu are accused of 222 acts of sabotage
Mandela & Sisulu are accused of 222 acts of sabotage
The Transkei voters reject the homeland policy by 3 to 1
The General Law Amendment Act enables the Min of Justice to prolong prisoner arrest
The Organisation for African Unity is founded, it immediately condems apartheid
Makes up the PAC slogan, "Freedom in 1963"
SWAPO initiates an armed struggle for independence in South West Africa
The Transkei becomes a "self-governing" homeland
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