Rivonia Trial

The Rivonia Trial was a landmark legal case in South Africa in 1963-1964, where prominent anti-apartheid leaders, including Nelson Mandela, were tried for plotting to overthrow the racist apartheid government. They were accused of planning sabotage and revolutionary activities. Despite facing harsh sentences, the trial brought global attention to South Africa’s racial injustices and galvanized international opposition to apartheid. The trial’s outcome highlighted the struggle for racial equality and marked a significant moment in the fight against institutionalized discrimination.