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Obituary of Mandela from the BBC
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QUOTES
Ubuntu...
To do/questions:
- What do you know about Nelson Mandela and what do you think of him (why is he considered a great figure of the defence of human rights do you think)?
- Describe and comment the photo of Nelson Mandela (taken before his trial).
- What is "apartheid"?
- Who has been a unifying influence for South Africa?
- What were some of Mandela's ambitions for South Africa?
- What was "historic" about the general elections of 1994?
- What is the ANC?
- Will the ANC win the next general elections do you think?
- Which is your favorite Mandela aphorism?
- What is "ubuntu"?
This comment is from Apolline Berge:
ReplyDeleteMandela said: "If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named Goodness and Forgiveness..." When Nelson Mandela became the first black President in South Africa in 1994, he acted for reconcialiation within his government. He made black people and white people work together. He promoted peace and forgiveness.