'Evelyn M[ase or Mandela] / K.D. Matanzima', audio recording of interviews with Kaiser Matanzima, Rusty Bernstein and Evelyn Mandela, née Mase, by Sampson and others

Title

'Evelyn M[ase or Mandela] / K.D. Matanzima', audio recording of interviews with Kaiser Matanzima, Rusty Bernstein and Evelyn Mandela, née Mase, by Sampson and others

Shelfmark

MS. Sampson dep. 264/31

Summary

From a box entitled 'Mandela biog. tapes'. Comprises:

00.00.00-00.38.00 Sampson interviewing Kaiser Matanzima, Mandela's nephew and Paramount Chief of the Thembu, about the struggle for independence, his relationship with Mandela and his differences of opinion with Mandela; the distinguishing characteristics of the Thembu royal family and his physical similarity to Mandela [Interviewee is very faint – continued at end of tape]

00.38.02-00.46.53 Sampson in conversation with (Lionel) Rusty Bernstein and his wife, Hilda, over lunch, reminiscing about the ANC's change of policy from non-violence to violence, how it was reported in England, changes post-Sharpeville, and their attempts to attend the Congress of the People even though they were banned.

00.46.54-01.24.20 Anthony Sampson, Sally Sampson and an unidentified man interviewing Evelyn, first wife of Nelson Mandela, about her life as a Jehovah's Witness, her marriage to Mandela, current crime in South African society, democratic changes in South Africa, and her attitude towards current politics [there is very little input from Evelyn]

01.24.38-01.33.28 Sampson in conversation with Matanzima relating to his disagreements with Mandela over the Transkei, and reflecting on his decisions with hindsight

Running time 01.33.45 hours.

Date

[1990s]

Language

English

Physical facet

Format: compact audio cassette

Physical extent

1 item