Jennifer Hudson

Winnie Mandela

Terrence Howard

Nelson Mandela

Elias Koteas

Colonel de Vries

Wendy Crewson

Mary Botha

Karl Thaning

Ferry Policeman

Conrad Kemp

Brandfort Policeman

Garth Breytenbach

Roadblock Policeman

David Dennis

Chairperson Truth & Reconciliation Commission

Mary-Ann Barlow

TRC Reporter

Aubrey Poo

Peter Magubane

Jennifer Steyn

School Inspector

Sylvaine Strike

Jan Hofmeyer Woman

David Clatworthy

John Orr's Manager

Hlomla Dandala

Oliver Tambo

Adam Neill

White Delegate Lillieslief

Leleti Khumalo

Adelaide Tambo

Yule Masiteng

Nelson's Boxing Trainer

Justin Strydom

Chief Policeman

Altus Theart

Policeman 1958

Norman Anstey

Bara Superintendent 1959

John Whiteley

Cecil Williams

Neels Van Jaarsveld

Robben Island Visit Guard

Louis Minnaar

Man in Suite (as Louis Minaar)

David Dukas

Warrant Officer Winnie's Arrest 1969

Peter Butler

Indian Prisoner

Mpho Sebeng

Student Leader Riots 1976

Lindiwe Ndlovu

Hysterical Woman 1976 Riots

Jakkie Groenewald

Pollsmor Prison Guard

Jacques Gombault

Warrant Officer Gregory

Conrad Kemp

Brandfort Policeman 1985

Damon Berry

Rev Verryn

Fezile Mpela

Cyril Ramaposa

Deon Lotz

F.W. de Klerk

Mutodi Neshehe

Jerry

Tessa Jubber

Air Hostess (uncredited)

Albert Maritz

Dr. Chris Hattingh (uncredited)