Mandela – prepared to die for an ideal: 1961

After the Sharpeville massacre and banning of the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa in 1960, Nelson Mandela faces certain arrest if he takes further action. He goes into hiding, but still gives media interviews.

In hiding in 1961, Mandela keeps up attacks on Verwoerd's government, organising an illegal general strike to cripple the economy. He uses disguises and surprise appearances to avoid arrest. Questions put to Mandela in a TV interview reveal the fears and attitudes of whites to the black majority.

ITN: news footage with natural sound recorded at the time, with a reporter interviewing Mandela at a secret location.

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