country against the hated apartheid regime.
Q4. How was Mandela's concept of freedom different in boyhood and youth than what it was in his mature
age? How were 'transitory freedoms' changed into his hunger for the freedom of his people?
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The inauguration ceremony of the first non-racial government was held in the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Politicians and dignitaries from more than 140 countries attended the ceremony.
Nelson Mandela was then sworn-in as the President of the Republic of South Africa.
For decades South Africa had been the seat for white supremacy.
The blacks were considered as outlaws.
Their victory over ‘apartheid’ was a common victory for justice, peace and freedom.
Nelson Mandela was overwhelmed with a sense of history.
The society based on racial discrimination was the harshest and most inhuman society in the world.
The decades of oppression and exploitation of the blacks produced heroes like Tambo’s, Sisulu and others in South Africa.
Mandela learned the meaning of courage from such brave comrades who were ready to sacrifice their lives for the freedom of their people.
Every man has twin responsibilities —responsibilities towards his family and for his people and country.
If any black tried to live like a free human being, he was punished and isolated from his family and community.
Mandela realised that not only he but his brothers and sisters were deprived of freedom.
His desire for the freedom and dignity of his people made him a rebel.
He realised that freedom is indivisible.
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Nelson Mandela thought that every man has twin obligations. He has a duty towards his wife and children and an obligation to his people and country. In South Africa, it was impossible for blacks like him to fulfil both those obligations. If any black tried to live like a free human being, he was punished and isolated. He was forced to live an isolated life — away from his family. He was forced to live a life of rebellion and secrecy.
Joining the African National Congress: Mandela realised that not only was he deprived of freedom but his brothers and sisters were also deprived of freedom. That was why he joined the African National Congress. It was his desire for the freedom of his people and their self-respect that totally transformed him from a weak young man to a bold one. A law-abiding lawyer was forced to become an outlaw. He realised that freedom is indivisible. He knew the oppressed must be liberated. The oppressed and the oppressor alike are robbed of their humanity. Both of them must be liberated.
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