Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandelawas a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black chief executive, and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid through tackling institutionalised racism and fostering racial reconciliation. Politically an African nationalist and democratic socialist, he served as President of the African National Congressparty from 1991 to 1997...
NationalitySouth African
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth18 July 1918
CityMvezo, South Africa
Where is your bat? ... You're a handsome young chap you know.
Let us join hands and build a truly South African nation.
It's in your hands to make the world a better place.
Whether you change the linen or stitch up wounds, cook the food or dispense the medicines, it is in your hands to help build a public service worthy of all those who gave their lives for the dream of democracy
It is time for the next generations to continue our struggle against social injustice and for the rights of humanity. It is in your hands.
We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference.
We can neither heal nor build if, on the one hand the rich in our society see the poor as hordes of irritants or if on the other hand the poor sit back, expecting charity. All of us must take responsibility for the upliftment of our conditions, prepared to give our best to the benefit of all
The world remains beset by so much human suffering, poverty and deprivation. It is in your hands to make of our world a better one for all, especially the poor, vulnerable and marginalized.
It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.
There is no reason why sufferers should hide that they have been infected by this pandemic, ... when you keep quiet you are signing your own death warrant.
Every country in the world faces challenges. One of our challenges here is to ensure that we deal with poverty, lack of education.
as if fire was shooting through my veins. Now I might marry, set up my own home and plough my own field.
The government has interpreted the peacefulness of the movement as a weakness: the people's non-violent policies have been taken as a green light for government violence. Refusal to resort to force has been interpreted by the government as an invitat
Today we stand at the grave of one of the greatest among that generation of great freedom fighters.