PODCAST - British Anti-Apartheid Movement

Christabel Gurney (AAM Archives), Nadia Joseph (Anti-Apartheid Legacy) and Lela Kogbara (former director Black Thrive Global)

In 1980s Britain, the anti-apartheid movement drew nationwide support. Its mission was to end South Africa's racist apartheid system. And as TV reports from that country showed increasing violence, support for anti-apartheid grew. As activists and campaigners came together under the Anti-Apartheid banner, pressure grew on governments and businesses to withdraw support for the government in South Africa.

1:08 - Becoming activated and joining the Anti-Apartheid Movement

1:13 - Success of co-ordinated efforts at national, regional and local levels

1:15 - The importance of the boycott and pressure on big business

1:19 - Campaigning in an analogue age - the power of turning up

1:25 - Solidarity and lasting camaraderies among activists

1:30 - Nelson Mandela is freed - a victory for anti-apartheid campaigners