After his release from prison, Nelson Mandela met with influential and important members of society to shape South Africa’s political and economic way forward. Mandela met with diplomats and politicians from around the world to discuss the political discourse of the country.
Such political affiliates were Lord Carrington, a British politician who served in Winston Churchill’s cabinet and Henry Kissinger, the controversial United States Secretary of State. They formed close bonds and had an amicable relationship over the course of Mandela’s presidency.
The press would often take photo opportunities of such meetings. Mandela mentioned to the press: “The date of the election is not on the agenda, ”meaning that the meeting between the three political figures was not centred around the impending election in 1994.
“I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say.” ~ 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...