South Africa declares state of emergency

Title

South Africa declares state of emergency

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

21 Jul 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:02:14

Description

Report on the declaration of the state of emergency in South Africa following ongoing violence. Speaking are Prime Minister P.W. Botha (announcement on national television) and Bishop Desmond Tutu. Male reporter not identified. Audio is muffled.

Contributors

Desmond Tutu; P. W. Botha

Keywords

South Africa; Apartheid; Ethnic conflicts; Political systems; Black African peoples; Political violence; Civil emergencies

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