The Rivonia Trial

The Rivonia Trial (1963-1964) was a pivotal legal case in South Africa, where leaders of the African National Congress, including Nelson Mandela, were prosecuted for planning to overthrow apartheid through sabotage. They were arrested at Rivonia farm, leading to their trial in Pretoria. The court sentenced most to life imprisonment, highlighting the oppressive system’s repression of anti-apartheid activism. The trial drew international attention, symbolizing resistance against racial segregation and injustice in South Africa, and became a significant moment in the struggle for equality and human rights.