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Who was tried for treason by the white South African government and sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964?

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Nelson Mandela

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Jimmy Kruger

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Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

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D

Wouter Basson

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The correct option is A
Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

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