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Remembering Nelson Mandela: A Beacon of Hope and Unity

Explore the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, a beacon of hope and unity in South Africa. From his fight against apartheid to becoming the country's first democratically elected President, Mandela's journey inspires generations. Discover his impact on the world through sacrifice, perseverance, and the pursuit of peace.

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Remembering Nelson Mandela: A Beacon of Hope and Unity

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  1. Nelson Mandela In June 2008 there was a huge concert in London to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday

  2. A statue of the great man was unveiled outside the Houses of Parliament in London

  3. Apartheid • 1948 National Government • Black and White people to be treated differently • Black people to live ‘apart’ in separate areas • Had to carry a passbook

  4. The passbook took away people’s freedom to move around

  5. Black people were sent to live in shanty towns • Often their homes were little more than huts

  6. When people complained they were treated brutally • 200 protestors were killed at Sharpeville in 1960

  7. Nelson Mandela • A young man called Nelson Mandela thought all of this was wrong

  8. He was born here • Transkei, South Africa • 18 July 1918 • His father Henry was chief of the Tembu Tribe

  9. His name was Rolihlahla until he went to a school run by English priests

  10. When he grew up, Mandela joined a group called The African National Congress (ANC) • He tried to change things • In 1964 he was brought to trial and sentenced to life imprisonment

  11. Nelson Mandela • He was sent to prison at a place called Robben Island

  12. Nelson Mandela • He was often kept all alone • This was called solitary confinement

  13. Nelson Mandela • People all over the world complained about what was happening in South Africa • But Mandela was kept in prison for 28 years • Eventually the government gave in

  14. Nelson Mandela • On 18 February 1990 • Nelson Mandela was freed • He told his supporters that they should not use violence • They should help him to change South Africa peacefully

  15. Nelson Mandela • In 1993 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize • At his acceptance speech he said, “an injury to one is an injury to all”

  16. Nelson Mandela • In 1994 the first ever free elections for all South Africans were held

  17. Nelson Mandela • Mr Mandela became his country’s first ever President to be elected by all South Africans

  18. The new South Africa had to decide on a new national flag and a new national anthem • The problem was that in the new rainbow nation, different groups spoke different languages • A COMPROMISE was needed!

  19. Used Five languages • IsiXhosa • IsiZulu • Sesotho • Afrikaans • English

  20. Translation • Lord, bless AfricaMay her spirit rise high upHear thou our prayersLord bless us. Lord, bless AfricaBanish wars and strifeLord, bless our nationOf South Africa. • Ringing out from our blue heavensFrom our deep seas breaking roundOver everlasting mountainsWhere the echoing crags resound • Sounds the call to come together,And united we shall stand,Let us live and strive for freedom,In South Africa our land.

  21. Nkosi sikelel' iAfrika • Maluphakanyisw' uphondo lwayo,Yizwa imithandazo yethu,Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho lwayo. • Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso,O fedise dintwa la matshwenyeho,O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso,Setjhaba sa South Afrika - South Afrika. • Uit die blou van onse hemel,Uit die diepte van ons see,Oor ons ewige gebergtes,Waar die kranse antwoord gee, • Sounds the call to come together,And united we shall stand,Let us live and strive for freedom,In South Africa our land.

  22. Sadly, in December of 2013, Nelson Mandela died in South Africa. • Nelson Mandela is seen as one of history's most inspirational figures.

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