Nelson Mandela announced the first ever constitutional talks on 13 November 1991 which would be held at the World Trade Centre in Kempton Park. This was the first multi-party meeting and it was named The Convention for a Democratic South Africa (CODESA).
In this image you can see Zwelakhe Sisulu, Roelf Meyer, Nelson Mandela and Cyril Ramaphosa at The Convention for a Democratic South Africa (CODESA) talks.
“Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward.” ~ 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...