Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk To Freedom
Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk To Freedom (Nelson Mandela) This chapter is an extract from the autobiography of Nelson Mandela. It describes the historic day of May 10, 1994. On this day, Mandela became the first black President of South Africa. The inauguration ceremony took place in Pretoria. Leaders from all over the world gathered to show their respect. South Africa was finally free from the rule of white people. This system of racial discrimination was called 'Apartheid'. Under Apartheid, black people were treated very badly and had no rights. Mandela describes the day as a "victory for justice and peace." He remembers the many patriots who sacrificed their lives for freedom. He says that his freedom was built on their great suffering. Mandela explains that "courage" is not t...