W&e3 Practical Assignment

WRITING & EDITING PRACTICAL
NAME: Simbulele Muleka
STUDENT NUMBER: g20m8726
ASSIGNMENT: Interviewing Assignment
DUE DATE: 28 February 2023 @ 08:00 Tuesday

The Imprisonment of ANC Leader Nelson
Mandela: A History
by Simbulele Muleka
This interview is between Simbulele Muleka (Journalist) and Ms Nonkosazana Msomi (a former
ANC comrade). Ms Msomi fought against apartheid in the 1960s, and when their leader Nelson
Mandela was arrested, the hope for victory ended.
Simbulele: Nelson Mandela was born in when?
Ms Msomi: On July 18, 1918, Nelson Mandela was born. Rolilahla was the name his parents
gave him after his birth. Then, Miss Mdingane, his teacher, added the English first name Nelson
to this African name as the name he should use to address people in the classroom.
Simbulele: Where did he get his start?
Ms Msomi: He was born in South Africa's Transkei.
Simbulele: Who were his parents, exactly?
Hendry Mphakanyiswa, the chief of the Thembu tribe of the Xhosa people of South Africa, was
his father. His mother, Nosekeni Fanny, eventually became a Christian, and he also went by the
name of Henry Mandela (the chieftainship name of the family).
Simbulele: Why is he also known as "Madiba"?
Ms Msomi: He identified himself as a member of the Madiba clan by using Madiba as his clan
name (named after an eighteenth-century Thembu tribe chief). Nelson Mandela writes in his
autobiography, "I am frequently addressed as Madiba, my tribal name, as a token of respect."
Simbulele: Did you turn on the TV or the radio when you learned that Nelson Mandela had been
arrested?
Ms Msomi: Since we spent most of our time listening to the radio during our day, I heard the
news.
Simbulele: Where was he being held in prison?
Ms Msomi: He was imprisoned on the South African island of Robben Island, 12 kilometres
from Cape Town.
Simbulele: What transpired to him upon his release?
Ms Msomi: In 1991, he won the ANC presidential election, and in 1994, he was inaugurated as
South Africa's first democratically elected leader.
Simbulele: What occurs to you when you reflect on that time?
The detention of Mandela devastated other comrades and us because we were looking forward to
fighting for our people and liberating the country under his leadership, but then we suddenly lost
him. We were fighting a losing battle against apartheid at the time. I will not tell lies. We all felt
devastated and lost hope as comrades.
Nelson Mandela was arrested on August 5, 1962, and was subsequently charged with sabotage
and attempting to overthrow the South African government. He was sentenced to life
imprisonment in 1964 and spent 27 years in prison before being released in 1990.
ChatGPT Story about Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment:
Nelson Mandela's imprisonment is one of the most significant events in modern South African
history. His incarceration symbolizes the struggle of the anti-apartheid movement against the
racist policies of the South African government. Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years, during
which time he became an international symbol of resistance against apartheid.
Mandela's arrest came at a time when the South African government was cracking down on the
anti-apartheid movement. Mandela was a member of the African National Congress (ANC) and
was considered a key figure in the movement. He had been involved in acts of sabotage against
the government, including bombings of government buildings, and was charged with attempting
to overthrow the government.
Mandela was initially sentenced to five years in prison, but this was increased to life
imprisonment in 1964 after he was found guilty of sabotage. He was sent to Robben Island, a
prison off the coast of Cape Town, where he spent the majority of his imprisonment.
Robben Island was a harsh and unforgiving place. Mandela was forced to do hard labor in a
quarry, which damaged his eyesight. He was also subjected to harsh living conditions, including
a small cell with only a thin mat for a bed and a bucket for a toilet. He was allowed only one
visitor every six months and was prohibited from receiving any news about the outside world.
Despite these harsh conditions, Mandela remained committed to his cause. He continued to
advocate for the end of apartheid and for the rights of black South Africans. He also continued to
inspire the anti-apartheid movement both in South Africa and around the world.
Mandela's imprisonment became a rallying point for the anti-apartheid movement. The
international community, including world leaders and celebrities, called for his release. His
imprisonment also led to the imposition of sanctions against South Africa, which put pressure on
the government to end apartheid.
Finally, in 1990, after 27 years in prison, Mandela was released. He emerged from prison as a
hero and a symbol of the struggle against apartheid. He continued to be a powerful advocate for
peace and reconciliation in South Africa, leading the country through its transition to democracy
and serving as its first black president.
In conclusion, Nelson Mandela's imprisonment was a defining moment in modern South African
history. It symbolized the struggle against apartheid and the determination of the anti-apartheid
movement. Despite the harsh conditions of his imprisonment, Mandela remained committed to
his cause and continued to inspire others. His release from prison was a momentous event that
led to the end of apartheid and the beginning of a new era of democracy and hope for South
Africa.

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WRITING & EDITING PRACTICAL

NAME: Simbulele Muleka

STUDENT NUMBER: g20m8726

ASSIGNMENT: Interviewing Assignment

DUE DATE: 28 February 2023 @ 08:00 Tuesday

Simbulele: Nelson Mandela was born in when?

Simbulele: Where did he get his start?

Ms Msomi: He was born in South Africa's Transkei.

Simbulele: Who were his parents, exactly?

Simbulele: Why is he also known as "Madiba"?

Simbulele: Where was he being held in prison?

Simbulele: What transpired to him upon his release?

Simbulele: What occurs to you when you reflect on that time?

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