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A historic reunion is due to take place in South Africa. South African ex-President Nelson Mandela is to meet a group of people who were on trial with him during apartheid, in a historic reunion.
Former President Nelson Mandela is meeting a group of men and women with whom he was on trial during the struggle against apartheid.
Mr Mandela was tried on three occasions during that period, including the famous Rivonia Trial, at which he was sentenced to life imprisonment.
The event is part of the celebrations for Mr Mandela's 90th birthday later this year.The event is part of the celebrations for Mr Mandela's 90th birthday later this year.
Mr Mandela was tried on three occasions during the struggle against apartheid in the 1950s and 1960s.
The cases included the famous Rivonia Trial, at which he was sentenced to life imprisonment.
The trials were landmark events in the campaign to end white domination and Nelson Mandela was always the key figure.
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The trials of the 1950s and 60s were landmark events in the campaign to end white domination and Nelson Mandela was always the key figure.
In 1956, he and more than 150 other anti-apartheid activists were tried for treason. After four long years, they were all acquitted.In 1956, he and more than 150 other anti-apartheid activists were tried for treason. After four long years, they were all acquitted.
But in 1964, Mr Mandela was back on trial, among a group who were given life sentences.But in 1964, Mr Mandela was back on trial, among a group who were given life sentences.
On Friday, about 25 surviving defendants will be reunited with Mr Mandela, and spend two hours in discussion with him.On Friday, about 25 surviving defendants will be reunited with Mr Mandela, and spend two hours in discussion with him.
They include Ahmed Kathrada, who was a close colleague of Mr Mandela's during the years in prison on Robben Island.They include Ahmed Kathrada, who was a close colleague of Mr Mandela's during the years in prison on Robben Island.
But many famous figures from the past - including Oliver Tambo, Walter Sisulu and Joe Slovo - have died since Nelson Mandela was released from prison in 1990.But many famous figures from the past - including Oliver Tambo, Walter Sisulu and Joe Slovo - have died since Nelson Mandela was released from prison in 1990.
With his 90th birthday just four months away, Mr Mandela appears to be in good health, although his public appearances have been significantly reduced, and he looks increasingly frail.With his 90th birthday just four months away, Mr Mandela appears to be in good health, although his public appearances have been significantly reduced, and he looks increasingly frail.