On the 26th February 1990, Nelson Mandela invited Scott MacLeod to his home to chat about his time in prison.
Mandela at the age of 72, moved South Africa from its eternal race conflict to its hopeful dawning of racial reconciliation, in the span of only a year.
Q. One of the first things you said was that you were not a prophet. Do people expect too much from you? - Scott Macleod
A. Well, I don't think so, although I felt the necessity of warning them that no individual can solve the enormous problems that face us. It is a collective effort that will enable us to solve [our] problems. - Nelson Mandela
Q. When will blacks be free in this country? - Scott Macleod
A. I am no prophet. I cannot say. - Nelson Mandela
“To go to prison because of your convictions and be prepared to suffer for what you believe in, is something worthwhile.” ~ Nelson Mandela
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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...
Madiba laughs as his shoe comes off while kicking a soccer ball....
Mandela and other activists had an array of supporters that came to the court each time defendants were summoned. Pictured is a young Madiba...