Madiba was South Africa’s most beloved and respected figure of the century. He was internationally loved and adored by many for his ability to defuse racial tensions in a country on the brink of civil war.
Nelson Mandela was a dignified, mild-mannered man who successfully transitioned South Africa from apartheid to democracy. After his release from prison in 1990, Madiba gave various interviews where he chose his words carefully and remained calm and collected throughout.
He was said to believe that when you had the moral high ground, it is better to sit down and talk to people and persuade them of the correctness of your cause. Although Nelson Mandela was a kind-hearted, refined man, he was a fearless leader and ushered South Africa into a dawn of freedom, hope and prosperity.
One of his most famous quotes was: "If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart."
"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart." ~ Nelson Mandela
An emotional Brenda Fassie, South African pop diva, embraces Mandela....
Madiba laughs as his shoe comes off while kicking a soccer ball....
In 1991, Nelson Mandela received an Honorary Doctorate at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg for his commitment to the country ...
Mandela and other activists had an array of supporters that came to the court each time defendants were summoned. Pictured is a young Madiba...