Mr. Nelson Mandela is best known as a historic leader who fought against South Africa’s system of racial segregation and became the country’s first Black president from 1994 to 1999.
Mr. Mandela is an icon of moral leadership, democracy and social justice. He is a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and deeply respected within South Africa. He was appointed to the Order of Canada and the first living person to be made an honorary citizen of Canada. All in all, he received 250+ awards.
Mr. Mandela is often referred to by his Xhosa clan name, Madiba, and described as the Father of the Nation. He passed away in 2013 at 95 years of age.
Mandela’s House
Mandela’s House was originally built in 1945 and located at 8115 Orlando West, the corner of Vilakazi and Ngakane Streets, Soweto. Entrance fees are R185 (about $16 CAD) and a virtual tour is available online. In 1999, the house was awarded the status of a public heritage site, with Nelson Mandela as the Founder Trustee.
Vilakazi Street is lively and legendary!
Vilakazi Street is home to TWO Nobel Peace Prize Laureates ~ Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
I bought a bowl!
Apartheid Museum
The Apartheid Museum illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid. The permanent exhibition is a trip through time that traces the country’s footsteps from the dark days of bondage to a place of healing founded on the principles of a democracy. There is also a Mandela exhibition and a Tutu exhibition. Entry is R240 ($20 CAD),
The Long Walk to Freedom
Published in 1994, this is Mr. Mandela’s autobiography. An interesting must read, it concludes:
“But I can rest only for a moment, for with freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not ended.”
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Jackie is “Mom” to one amazing son, an IT professional and an obsessed traveller. She spends her time reading, golfing at Ladies League and implementing software projects. Jackie has travelled to 7 continents, 5 oceans and 105 countries and she is always planning the next destination and adventure!