Why was the day symbolised for Nelson Mandela?
The day was symbolised for him because two national anthems were sung. One was the vision of whites singing ‘Nkosi Sikelel –iAfrika’ and the other was blacks singing ‘Die Stem’, the old anthem of the Republic.
What did the spectacular array of South African jets, helicopters and troop carriers represent?
What changes came in the political scenario in the last decade of the twentieth century?
What was the pledge that he made in his speech?
What happened in the first decade of the twentieth century in the history of South Africa?
