19 episodes

This podcast series presented by Pippa Green explores the state of reconciliation in South Africa from the perspectives of 13 TRC Commissioners, and in a new release, shares crucial life lessons from one of only two surviving Rivonia trialists, Andrew Mlangeni.

Produced by Jeanne Michel.

History for the Future History for the Future

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This podcast series presented by Pippa Green explores the state of reconciliation in South Africa from the perspectives of 13 TRC Commissioners, and in a new release, shares crucial life lessons from one of only two surviving Rivonia trialists, Andrew Mlangeni.

Produced by Jeanne Michel.

    From the apartheid struggle to the corruption struggle (Ep6)

    From the apartheid struggle to the corruption struggle (Ep6)

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    • 16 min
    The 'Backroom Boy' finally goes home (Ep5)

    The 'Backroom Boy' finally goes home (Ep5)

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    • 20 min
    Negotiating the release that would set South Africa free (Ep4)

    Negotiating the release that would set South Africa free (Ep4)

    To commemorate 30 years since Andrew Mlangeni's release as a political prisoner, Life Podcasts presents History for the Future: Lessons from a Rivonia Trialist. In episode four of this captivating six-part podcast series, Andrew Mlangeni recounts his memories of his time in prison until his release in October 1989. 
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    • 17 min
    "The trial that changed South Africa” (Ep3)

    "The trial that changed South Africa” (Ep3)

    To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison, Life Podcasts presents History for the Future: Lessons from a Rivonia Trialist. In this captivating podcast, Pippa Green sits down with one of the last remaining Rivonia trialists, Andrew Mlangeni. He reflects on his life, his role in the liberation struggle and, the quarter century of democracy he has witnessed. Produced by Jeanne Michel.
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    • 17 min
    Andrew Mlangeni – a cadre in the centre of a revolution (Ep2)

    Andrew Mlangeni – a cadre in the centre of a revolution (Ep2)

    The birth of the African National Congress’ armed wing, uMkhonto weSizwe ("Spear of the Nation") was a contested one.

    With large numbers of freedom fighters and, very little arms – Nelson Mandela’s comrades believed that the liberation movement, which sought to free South Africans from the damning grip of the Apartheid government, was a suicide mission.

    Only after much persuading, on the 16th December 1961, Nelson Mandela and his comrades formed “MK” and made the decision to take up arms in the fight for the dejected people of the country – a turning point in South African history.
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    • 21 min
    More than just a prestigious backroom boy (Ep1)

    More than just a prestigious backroom boy (Ep1)

    To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison, Life Podcasts presents History for the Future: Lessons from a Rivonia Trialist. In this captivating podcast, Pippa Green sits down with one of the last remaining Rivonia trialists, Andrew Mlangeni. He reflects on his life, his role in the liberation struggle and, the quarter century of democracy he has witnessed. Produced by Jeanne Michel.
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    • 24 min

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