Nelson Mandela interview on BBC World Service, 1990

Nelson Mandela’s release in 1990, after 27 years in jail, marked a momentous change for the entire country of South Africa.

It led to the end of apartheid and the first multi-racial elections in South African history. Mr Mandela swept to victory in those elections.

Four days after his release, the BBC World Service programme Saturdays Only marked the occasion with a special interview recorded at Mr Mandela’s home in Soweto.