1996-07-18 Michael Jackson visits Nelson Mandela in South Africa 1996

On 18th July 1996, two days after he had performed a full birthday concert for the Sultan in Brunei, Michael Jackson came to South Afrika. Michael landed in Johannesburg, attended the 78th birthday celebration of back then South African president Nelson Mandela and later laid a wreath at a memorial in the black township of Soweto. On 19th July, Michael gave a speech in Sun City to announce the South African dates of the HIStory Tour in 1997. Before he left the country on 20th July 1996, Michael gave a short press conference together with Nelson Mandela in Pretoria.
In this video:
00:00 1996-07-18 RTL Exclusiv ...MJ lands in Johannesburg (German)
00:22 1996-07-18 AP ...MJ lands in Johannesburg
01:33 1996-07-18 AP ...MJ at Mandela's house for birthday party
03:07 1996-07-18 AP ...MJ at memorial in Soweto
04:54 1996-07-19 MTV News ...MJ in South Afrika
05:31 1996-07-18 AP (report) ...MJ in South Afrika
06:48 1996-07-18 TRT ...MJ in South Afrika (Turkish)
07:10 1996-07-18 ZDF Heute Journal ...MJ at Mandela's birthday (German)
07:19 1996-07-19 AP ...MJ at Sun City resort, posing with small lion
08:15 1996-07-19 AP ...MJ speech at the Sun City resort*
09:59 1996-07-20 AP ...press conference MJ & Mandela in Pretoria
11:40 1996-07-20 AP (report) ...press conference MJ & Mandela in Pretoria
*Sun City speech first uploaded by nalonso68jackson ( • Michael Jackson in SOU... ). Thank you! Everyone check out his channel!
A bit more complete transcript of Michael's speech in Sun City (thanks to @deserveMjj at Facebook):
Michael Jackson: "We are behaving like people without compassion and love for the most vulnerable section of society. The children of the universe are without a spokesperson, they are voiceless. We are all touched by the atrocities committed against children: sexual, physical abuse, child slave labor, educational neglect. We feel ashamed, Angry, Appalled. But there is no action No action.", Michael declares. At the press conference also, he gives an emotional discourse to the people of South Africa: “First, I would like to say, sincerely, from the bottom of my heart, you have no idea how happy and honored I am to be here in South Africa. The people here have been so kind to me their love, their generosity, the hospitality has been overwhelming. I mean, I’m saying this from the bottom of my heart, ‘cause I really mean it. And I’m not wearing these glasses to be Mr. Cool, I wear these glasses because they are a facade, so you won’t have to see my tears ... [voice choking with emotions] ... I’m so happy to be here and you all have been so wonderful to me and I want to thank you so much and I thank you for coming to Sun City. I would like to take this opportunity to thank president Nelson Mandela and the wonderful people of South Africa for this gracious, really gracious welcome to your wonderful country. I just love it. I love it so much, I’m looking for a house to buy here [laughs]… I would like to thank the wonderful wonderful (inaudible) and the staff and its hospitality and hosting this conference. And I’m sorry I was not able to play South Africa dates previously, because I was so much looking forward to coming here. But now I am really excited about bringing the HIStory Tour - a brand new show, the HIStory Tour to South Africa. We are in negotiations right now, with promoters now and, but we’re playing South Africa in mid January 1997, in Capetown, in Durban and Johannesburg. My promoter, Mr. Marcel Avram is here today to announce additional dates and answer any questions you may have regarding the HIStory World Tour. I love you from the bottom of my heart and I thank you so much for your wonderful wonderful opportunity. Thank you.”
▶▶▶ more HIStory era TV news clips PLAYLIST: • HIStory 25 TV
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[@Visionary]

On 18th July 1996, two days after he had performed a full birthday concert for the Sultan in Brunei, Michael Jackson came to South Afrika. Michael landed in Johannesburg, attended the 78th birthday celebration of back then South African president Nelson Mandela and later laid a wreath at a memorial in the black township of Soweto. On 19th July, Michael gave a speech in Sun City to announce the South African dates of the HIStory Tour in 1997. Before he left the country on 20th July 1996, Michael gave a short press conference together with Nelson Mandela in Pretoria. In this video: 00:00 1996-07-18 RTL Exclusiv ...MJ lands in Johannesburg (German) 00:22 1996-07-18 AP ...MJ lands in Johannesburg 01:33 1996-07-18 AP ...MJ at Mandela's house for birthday party 03:07 1996-07-18 AP ...MJ at memorial in Soweto 04:54 1996-07-19 MTV News ...MJ in South Afrika 05:31 1996-07-18 AP (report) ...MJ in South Afrika 06:48 1996-07-18 TRT ...MJ in South Afrika (Turkish) 07:10 1996-07-18 ZDF Heute Journal ...MJ at Mandela's birthday (German) 07:19 1996-07-19 AP ...MJ at Sun City resort, posing with small lion 08:15 1996-07-19 AP ...MJ speech at the Sun City resort* 09:59 1996-07-20 AP ...press conference MJ & Mandela in Pretoria 11:40 1996-07-20 AP (report) ...press conference MJ & Mandela in Pretoria *Sun City speech first uploaded by nalonso68jackson (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKGrcptsq6t7qas). Thank you! Everyone check out his channel! A bit more complete transcript of Michael's speech in Sun City (thanks to @deserveMjj at Facebook): Michael Jackson: "We are behaving like people without compassion and love for the most vulnerable section of society. The children of the universe are without a spokesperson, they are voiceless. We are all touched by the atrocities committed against children: sexual, physical abuse, child slave labor, educational neglect. We feel ashamed, Angry, Appalled. But there is no action No action.", Michael declares. At the press conference also, he gives an emotional discourse to the people of South Africa: “First, I would like to say, sincerely, from the bottom of my heart, you have no idea how happy and honored I am to be here in South Africa. The people here have been so kind to me their love, their generosity, the hospitality has been overwhelming. I mean, I’m saying this from the bottom of my heart, ‘cause I really mean it. And I’m not wearing these glasses to be Mr. Cool, I wear these glasses because they are a facade, so you won’t have to see my tears ... [voice choking with emotions] ... I’m so happy to be here and you all have been so wonderful to me and I want to thank you so much and I thank you for coming to Sun City. I would like to take this opportunity to thank president Nelson Mandela and the wonderful people of South Africa for this gracious, really gracious welcome to your wonderful country. I just love it. I love it so much, I’m looking for a house to buy here [laughs]… I would like to thank the wonderful wonderful (inaudible) and the staff and its hospitality and hosting this conference. And I’m sorry I was not able to play South Africa dates previously, because I was so much looking forward to coming here. But now I am really excited about bringing the HIStory Tour - a brand new show, the HIStory Tour to South Africa. We are in negotiations right now, with promoters now and, but we’re playing South Africa in mid January 1997, in Capetown, in Durban and Johannesburg. My promoter, Mr. Marcel Avram is here today to announce additional dates and answer any questions you may have regarding the HIStory World Tour. I love you from the bottom of my heart and I thank you so much for your wonderful wonderful opportunity. Thank you.” ▶▶▶ more HIStory era TV news clips PLAYLIST: kzbin.info/aero/PLHtVErmOSbgOICDVI76ticxMsvMixxDpQ

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[@user-nn1wy8if7m]

Did he play then there I mean his history tour happened there? I am sure people would have been more then happy.

[@Visionary]

@@user-nn1wy8if7m Yes, he did 5 concerts in South Afrika in October 1997 (2x Cape Town, 2x Johannesburg, 1x Durban).

[@user-nn1wy8if7m]

@@Visionary I hope tickets were low As mostly Africans were poor and they would have loved to see MJ performance

[@Visionary]

@@user-nn1wy8if7m I don't know about ticket prices there, but according to Wikipedia the 5 concerts were sold out (apart from one - almost sold out). So I guess they made it work. In general it was the concert agency (that "employed" Michael) who would set ticket prices depending on the country and the economic situation there.

[@lzluna6802]

No artist in the history of humanity had, has, and never will have the popularity that MJ had in the entire world

[@Styxswimmer]

Never. People say "Taylor Swift". BS. You could go to a remote village in Africa that doesn't speak English, say "Michael Jackson", and the tribal people will start moonwalking (or try to).

[@ohYex]

That hug at the end is just precious

[@kcroftus99]

Africa loves mj💖💖💖

[@ceemuhammad3707]

All blacc people should love Big Mike

[@Dimmyboos]

@@ceemuhammad3707 period!

[@ceemuhammad3707]

@@Dimmyboos do you have Instagram? You're beautiful 😍

[@sammbabazi2849]

He was awesomely handsome, and such a great pop superstar!! I don't know how it felt as he was always mobbed by too many hysterical fans!

[@sethabilezulu5348]

What a beautiful soul world have lost, can't believe it 2023 watching this as if it happened yesterday continue Rest in peace Michael Jackson.

[@itsharmony3900]

I wish he moved to Africa, he would have probably been alive, i miss this pure angel Soo much, he indeed did change the world, well God called him to heaven so we can't question God rip MJ😭😭♥️

[@patrickhollis2042]

I wish he would've moved to Africa around this time he would've been safe and still alive 🤦‍♂️ rest well king 🐏💫❤🙏

[@gilbertikorong2636]

@Patrick Hollis; you are mathematically right

[@TennesseeYaya]

I agree on every level!

[@TennesseeYaya]

I believe he was planning to move there. It was home. I wish he had been there too. I think he would have been safe. ❤️

[@benx104]

The white man would have came after MJ in Africa, like they did in america, because they wanted that music catalog, and finally got it. Just like they got a black person to kill him for it, in america, they could have easily gotten another black person to do the same, in Africa.

[@patrickhollis2042]

@@benx104 it's sad bro i hear you bro it's just fucked up and all these other people talking about how much he ment to them yeah right where were they when he needed them most all he had in life was his 2 bodyguards the nanny his mother kids and also his fans so now that he is gone I still say fuck the tabloids the media and the industry he showed those bastards what a real king is when it comes to this shitty ass business but this world wasn't ready for Michael and it didn't deserve him

[@larelami1388]

Love the way MJ hug nelson Mandela so tight

[@xtra8896]

Michael didnot wear any mask there..he was respectful.You can see that he was really happy to be there

[@JL-uo1di]

That hug he gave Mandela at the end.... I am melting...so adorable 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@carolinaniken124]

MetIngsoadorabe

[@designalternatives2757]

Beautiful human being! It seems other countries could see the beautiful gift of this man, but in the US the evil media, and greedy evil people took advantage of this beautiful soul!

[@larelami1388]

MJ is such a God gift. A wonderful gift from God to humanity. We love and miss you MJ

[@joeraylmedel8868]

miss you always the king forever MJ we love you

[@kikka7391]

Thank you , Great video and great tribute to Nelson Mandela and to Michael Jackson. Visibly emotional Michael Jackson, he really felt as welcome home in R,S,A. people there were so kind and surely if he could, he would have had a much better and respectful life in South Africa then in US.

[@montshikgole6540]

I was born in south Africa and he came in south africa ❤❤❤

[@claudioallegrini7859]

two great ones for humanity and for music

[@AnsarSohbet]

Michael bester Sänger und tänzer, Legende einfach

[@RenataGomes-zi3qz]

Beautiful vídeo 💙💙 Love I Love you forever Michael 💙💙 I miss you 💙💙.

[@unknown-pt9fk]

Vielen Dank dafür, das hab ich jetzt lange nicht mehr gesehen. Ich vermisse ihn.

[@loratosampisi8125]

We are honoured as South africans

[@Anfisia888]

❤Michael Jackson the best all time Forever ❤King of Music ❤King of Pop ❤️ King of Humanitarian ❤ King of Gentleman 👏Big Humanitarian👏The best pure soul. He has the purest, greatest magic energy in the world❤ The best person in the world who has done a lot for people here. Even for those who hurt him brutally❤🪽🙏 thank you very much for everything. thank you very much for your big heart, your wonderful energy, your help to those who owe their lives to you and to whose lives you bring miracles❤🙏🪽 We love you all Forever ❤️ We miss you all forever ❤️

[@elviracoetzee9048]

MJ in SOUTH AFRICA OOH CHILD LOVE THIS ❤❤❤❤

[@user-wm1ox8sh1w]

ทุกคนมีความสุขมาก ในอัฟริกา และทุกๆประเทศ ที่ไมเคิลเดินทางไปแสดง เขาเป็นราชาเพลงป้อบ ที่มีมนุษยสัมพันธุ ที่ดีทุกๆชนชาติ ต่างผิว ก็รักไมเคิลไปหมด แค่พูดออกชื่อไมเคิล แจ้คสัน ตอนนั้นทุกคนก็มีรอยยิ้ม เสียงหัวเราะ ดีใจ มีความสุขทุกคน ไมเคิลเขาเกิดมาเพื่อให้ผู้คนทั้งโลกได้มีความสุข เขาพูดเสืยงอ่อนโยน น่ารัก ไมเคิลเป็นคนดี ช่วยเหลือเด็กทีาลำบาก ทุกๆที่ คำพูดประโยคของไมเคิล ไอเลิฟยู ไมเคิลเข้าได้กับทุกชาติ ทุกชนชั้น ถ่อนตน ไม่ถือตัว และ คำลงท้ายของไมเคิล ขอบคุณทุกครั้ง ทุกคนทั่วโลกยังคิดถึงไมเคิลค่ะ ขอให้หลับพักผ่อนให้สบายนะคะ ไปสู่สรวงสวรรค์ค่ะ

[@marileivalente5257]

Gente que lindo Michael Jackson fiquei chocada no final desse vídeo que bonito, Michael Jackson Rei 👑 do Pop BEAUTIFUL LOVE FOREVER

[@clydefarell811]

The one only kJ 😥🙏

[@rahilmmmdova2081]

Micael jackson ❤💋🙏

[@rajpoottravels7084]

Mr. Micheal Jackson i love you

[@tanakanigelsirchikwanda7478]

One of a hero

[@coletteokuti1710]

Me coming across this video in2022

[@nataliapeiris4379]

Me too

[@TennesseeYaya]

@@nataliapeiris4379 Me too. Now I know why he said he was thinking of purchasing a home there. One must look up the skin disease, vitiligo, to understand just a portion of the pain Michael was in. He did not “choose” to be white. As he stated he was a “proud, black African American.”

[@keithagasa9940]

I love Michael's hugs ❤❤❤❤

[@zandilenene7218]

Thr smile on his face priceline love you Michael Jackson

[@gordanarankovic6741]

LOVELY MAN! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@naimaxonmatismanova5552]

НУ КАКОЙ КРАСАВЧИК ПРОСТО ОБОЖАЮ ЛЮБЛЮЮЮЮЮ ВСЕМ СЕРДЦЕМ 💋💋♥️♥️♥️♥️💋💋💋💋

[@carolinaniken124]

NANOOlOBCEMCEPNAEM

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Обожаю Майкла Джексона необыкновенной красоты ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tranovazdenka7719]

Dvě významné osobnosti této Planety. Krásné VIDEO.

[@dnydny7436]

There was even Turkish tv reports TRT INT one. Angel Michael!

[@user-cy6nx3gz5i]

Прекрасный человек с чистой душой, любящим сердцем!

[@elviracoetzee9048]

We miss you Mike ❤❤❤

[@AbdulWahab-fd7ri]

Both were great human beings2024

[@BomieYung]

I love you Michael wish you were hear with us today

[@agent00nada57]

The King

[@Rickil96trollencio]

7:40 lucky baby lion

[@DuranSarah]

Unlucky you'll say, with all the people around him 😕

[@Rickil96trollencio]

@@DuranSarah yes but he was embraced by michael jackson 👌🏻

[@sohrabjabari5979]

Very good

[@stevenk1615]

7:41 7:42 KING MICHAEL AND LION KING !

[@nongnong9604]

คุณสวยงามในทุกที่ ทุกคนได้รับความสุข แม้เวลาสั้นๆสำหรับทุกคน แล้ว..คุณคือแรงบันดาลใจดีๆที่รัก..we love you.

[@kaylenejantjes8113]

Meneer! 😍😍

[@ramonafletterich5553]

❤️🌍❤️

[@user-ed1gp9vh6x]

Welcome 😊

[@onepieceandHazBinhotel]

🎼🎉🎊🎵🎶 Michael jackson

[@bloomp7999]

2:23 Micheal feeling a little awkward xD xD xD

[@stoltmain123]

We miss mandela now in this world

[@user-kg4sx8kh2j]

❤❤❤❤

[@RK-fi7ek]

Both of them are gone.

[@Elitra385]

I don't know if the rest of the world sings he's or she's a jolly good fellow for their birthday but us South Africans always do

[@RoselineTehoue]

Dieu ne lui a rien refuser de son vivant. Il lui a tous donner, absolument tous !

[@user-li2mm3wl2o]

Who is here 2024

[@azukannadi2083]

He seem to really Love Mandela

[@amlsuleman2075]

❤❤💝💗💖💜👍👍

[@babykay9809]

Hi .I know he also made another speech in sun city but I have only heard part of it .someone has a link for the whole speech ? Thank you . This is the speech I'm talking about :" we are behaving like people without compassion and love for the most vulnerable section of society. the children of the universe are without a spokesperson, they are voiceless...we are all touched by the atrocities committed against children: sexual, physical abuse, child slave labor, educational neglect. we feel ashamed. angry. appalled. but there is no action...no"

[@Adriana-xr6es]

Que Abraço dois ícones ah o Michael meio Timido porem o Mandela o puxou para o abraço 🤗

[@Fernanda-cd6hv]

🇿🇦🇺🇸

[@user-ee9lb1yw3e]

Божий человек !

[@benx104]

South Africa is not, naturally MJ's home, but America is naturally his home, where he was born and raised, with his ancestors building all of america, not South Africa.

[@keithagasa9940]

Michael is an African

[@rockie00_]

Frank’s face 🤣🤣

[@DangerousLee]

Michael has never denied his African identity as stated in this video at 6:40. 😒

[@jivaramchaudhary5064]

God event

[@user-me6pl8rh9o]

마이클잭슨은 언제나 진실했고 언제나 아이들의 아픔에 자신도 마음 아파했는데 어찌 이런 착한 사람을 한없이 괴롭혔을까 마이클 미안해요 우린 당신을 믿으니 그곳에선 평화롭게 아이들과 뛰어놀아요 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jimcim29]

3:43

[@pamelajoyner5965]

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[@Gustavo9990]

7:40

[@domju6546]

ok...

[@gemmaclark6663]

11:20

[@barbiebarbierica5927]

😁

[@gemmaclark6663]

12:00 I Know Why You Rubbed Your Chin & Smiled As You Was Saying At This Time 1996 or 7 You Says You Was Wanting a Home In Scotland Just Google It And It Will Say It & Year lol Cheeky Michael Wasn't Sure Where To Move But At That Time It Was My Home Scotland! XXX

[@bb25066]

7:23