Before the 1994 election campaign, the African National Congress (ANC) and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) were locked in a bitter rivalry due to the clash of clans, as ANC members were predominantly isiXhosa and IFP members were isiZulu.
The rivalry led to politically-motivated killings and a deep divide within the black South African community. ANC leader Nelson Mandela opted for a peaceful end to the rivalry, meeting with IFP leader Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi to discuss the momentous changes that awaited the South African nation.
“Our people have the right to hope, the right to a future, the right to life itself.” ~ Nelson Mandela
An emotional Brenda Fassie, South African pop diva, embraces Mandela....
Nelson Mandela returned to his home in Soweto after his release from prison in 1990. Nelson grew up in No. 8115 Vilakazi Street and has sinc...
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...