Freedom & Triumph – The Day Nelson Mandela Walked Out Of Prison
On 11 February 1990, the day that millions of South Africans had dreamed of for years – and many had fought and died for – had finally dawned. Tens of thousands of people in Cape Town streamed into the city for a rally on the Grand Parade in front of City Hall to welcome Mandela and listen to the struggle icon’s first public address as a free man.
A look at some of the highlights during Mandela’s lifetime
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela is known predominantly for his role as a revolutionary who dedicated his life to creating a democratic South Africa free from racial segregation and inequality. He was a beacon of hope, and represented change and reconciliation, but he meant very different things to different people.
SA Style Icon: Madiba’s Strategic Expression of Individuality
Nelson Mandela truly believed in the power of clothes. From his days as a student at Fort Hare University, and as a young lawyer working in Johannesburg, to when he danced with Queen Elizabeth II wearing a distinctive black silk shirt, Mandela understood that “clothes can be a strategic expression of individuality, even for a politician.”
Madiba & Self-Liberaton: Stepping towards a peaceful democratic future
In his time, Madiba was the epitome of self-healing, self-empowerment & self-liberation. Negotiation, consultation, diplomacy, peaceful democratic future. These are some of the words that come to mind when casting one’s mind back to the late 1980s.
Remembering The Great Nelson Mandela
July brings with it an opportunity for South Africans, and the world, to reflect on ways of improving our fellow citizen’s lives with the annual remembrance of former president Nelson Mandela.
Sustaining South Africa’s moral fibre the Madiba Way
Less than a year into his presidency, President Nelson Mandela spoke boldly and decisively about corruption in SA. Mandela refused to behave like an absolute monarch or pharaoh whose actions are beyond public scrutiny.
Upcoming Events: SA celebrates Nelson Mandela’s legacy for the month of July
From the 1 to 31 July, our nation celebrates former President Nelson Mandela’s birthday. The 18 July has historically been deemed Nelson Mandela International Day, but as South Africans we take this opportunity to honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy and impact on our community for the entire month.