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What happened in the first decade of the twentieth century in the history of South Africa?


The first decade of the twentieth century had the bitter memories of the Anglo-Boer war. It witnessed the white-skinned peoples of South Africa erecting a system of racial domination against the dark-skinned people of their own land. The system formed the basis of one of the harshest, most inhumane, societies the world has ever known.

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What changes came in the political scenario in the last decade of the twentieth century?


In the last decade of the twentieth century, the system had been overturned forever and replaced by one that recognised the rights and freedom of all people, regardless of the colour of their skin.

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What was the pledge that he made in his speech?


He pledged to liberate all his people from the continuing bondage of poverty, deprivation, suffering, gender and other discrimination. He also said that this beautiful land would never again experience the oppression of one by another.

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What did the spectacular array of South African jets, helicopters and troop carriers represent?


The spectacular array of South African jets, helicopters and troop carriers displayed pinpoint precision and military force. It demonstrated the military’s loyalty to democracy and to the new government that had been freely and fairly elected.

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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. 

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