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It was named after Rivonia , the suburb of Johannesburg where 19 ANC leaders were arrested at Liliesleaf Farm, privately owned by Arthur Goldreich, on 11th July 1963. It had been used as a hideout for the African National Congress. Among others, Nelson Mandela had moved onto the farm in October 1961 and evaded security police while masquerading as a gardener and cook called David Motsamayi (meaning "come-and-go").
Arrested were:
and others.
Goldberg, Bernstein, Hepple and Goldreich were Jewish, Kathrada was IndianAsians in South Africa constitute two per cent of South Africa's population, and most are of Indian origin, although there is also a small Chinese community. Most are descended from indentured Indian labourers who were brought by the British from India in, and Sisulu, Mbeki, Motsoaledi and Mhlaba were black.
The trial brought in Nelson Mandela and chief of MK, Walter Mkwayi .
The trial began on November 26November 26 is the 330th day (331st on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 35 days remaining. Events 1778 In the Hawaiian Islands, Captain James Cook becomes the first European to discover Maui. 1805 Official opening of Thomas Tel, 1963, after the government took advantage of 90 days without trial, and ended on June 12June 12 is the 163rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (164th in leap years), with 202 days remaining. Events 1381 Peasants' Revolt: In England rebels arrive at Blackheath. 1653 First Anglo-Dutch War: Battle of the Gabbard lasted until June 13., 1964. Eight defendants were sentenced to life imprisonment, and one acquitted.
Charges were:
"Production requirements" for munitions for a six-month period were sufficient, the prosecutor Percy Yutar said in his opening address, to blow up a city the size of Johannesburg.
The trial was condemned by the United Nations Security Council, and led to their trying to get international sanctions imposed against the South African government.