Nelson Mandela and Tokyo Sexwale

© Dr Peter Magubane
Tokyo Sexwale and Nelson Mandela at an ANC election rally prior to the 1994 elections.

Many events and rallies were held in Nelson Mandela’s honour, which he usually attended with his wife, Winnie Mandela and other colleagues.

Pictured is a jubilant Mandela raising a clenched fist while standing at the back of a bakkie (pickup truck) with Tokyo Sexwale and fellow Robben Island prisoners at an ANC election rally in Sharpville prior to the 1994 elections.

“A man who takes away another man’s freedom is a prisoner of hatred. He is locked behind the bars of prejudice and narrow-mindedness.” ~ Nelson Mandela

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