Today marks the 30th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison. I wasn’t old enough at the time to grasp the full significance of the moment when he addressed the massive crowd at the Grand Parade from Cape Town’s City Hall. Lately, work has kept me incredibly busy, but I felt compelled to honor this important day and the sacrifices Mandela made. Despite spending 27 years imprisoned, Mandela chose the path of peace and fought for racial equality, a testament to his remarkable spirit.
President Cyril Ramaphosa standing beside a statue of Nelson Mandela, a powerful reminder of the legacy Mandela left behindCampaigns to free Mandela were widespread and fervent. An anti-apartheid newspaper from the time played a significant role in rallying support.
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Speech
I had the chance to catch part of President Ramaphosa’s speech live, where he spoke about the collective efforts of South Africans who fought tirelessly for Mandela’s freedom. His words resonated deeply as he reminded us of the power of unity and persistence. Today, as South Africa faces various socio-economic challenges, I hope we can draw upon our fighting spirit once again to overcome these obstacles and continue Mandela’s legacy.
Cape Town City Hall where Nelson Mandela addressed the crowd upon his release
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Reblogged this on Globetrotting Grandpa and commented:
My friend Nikki from Nikkidiscovers has a great post of the Nelson Mandela celebration in Cape Town, South Africa. Marking the 30th anniversary of his release from prison.
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Hi, Nikki, I’m sharing this with my reader’s at Globetrotting Grandpa with full acknowledgment
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Thank you so very much I really appreciate this and hope you have a lovely day.
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my pleasure. Love your posts
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Thanks again this one was done in the bus on my way home so your compliment means a lot.
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Reblogged this on Globetrotting Grandpa and commented:
My friend Nikki from Nikkidiscovers has a great post of the Nelson Mandela celebration in Cape Town, South Africa. Marking the 30th anniversary of his release from prison.
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What a great moment to witness a tribute to a great man 🙂
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Yes it was and I was at work luckily I got to stand there for a bit and witness the celebration. Thank you for your comment.
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