Summary of the chapter Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom.
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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.