. Author In 1960, aNc was banned by the government, so Mandela began the underground activities. In 1963, when many fellow leaders of the aNc were arrested, Mandela was brought to stand trial with them for plotting to overthrow the government by violence. His statement from the dock received considerable international publicity. W BTL E To be continued on the next page.W B T L E In 1960, ANC was banned by the government, so Mandela began the underground activities. In 1963, when many fellow leaders of the ANC were arrested, Mandela was brought to stand trial with them for plotting to overthrow the government by violence. His statement from the dock received considerable international publicity. Lesson 7 – Mandela’s Garden I. Author To be continued on the next page