SABC TV Live Stream Coverage: Nelson Mandela Memorial Service (2)

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@carlosvanderwesthuizen6283
@carlosvanderwesthuizen6283 10 жыл бұрын
What a priviledge to have lived during your existence, to witness your journey of triumph over evil, your courage and sacrifice in the face of despair, steadfast through the absolute absence of faith and trust at times, and yet today, the very deep dark shadows of your legacy fills our nations future with light...FOREVER GREATFULL
@mosthio
@mosthio 11 жыл бұрын
Nelson Mandela the great African Leader of all times. May you Rest In Peace Tata Madiba
@TamimLB
@TamimLB 4 жыл бұрын
I wish he was back. He’d put Malema in his place😞
@onasischifamba7350
@onasischifamba7350 11 жыл бұрын
Madhiba was a King for True, may his soul rest in peace fpr ever & ever Amen,
@sam3kperv
@sam3kperv 11 жыл бұрын
R.I.P great leader , liberator, teacher and one of the most humble and graceful leaders of our time, mr Nelson Mandela the world will never see someone the likes of you again, im glad im alive in this time to see and understand the great spirit you weir, and may your teachings and ideology transcends history and the world...
@WheelerRobyn
@WheelerRobyn 11 жыл бұрын
Even the clouds are weeping...
@mchikapa
@mchikapa 11 жыл бұрын
Mandela was the greatest black man ever to live on planet earth
@Schazla
@Schazla 11 жыл бұрын
Morgan Freeman is the greatest black man ever.
@mchikapa
@mchikapa 11 жыл бұрын
My Mandela is the greatest
@Schazla
@Schazla 11 жыл бұрын
Nope, Morgan Freeman is God Checkmate
@mchikapa
@mchikapa 11 жыл бұрын
Is Morgan Freeman an African name?
@Schazla
@Schazla 11 жыл бұрын
It's the name of a God? What are you, racist?
@clintonokore8264
@clintonokore8264 5 жыл бұрын
Had the opportunity to watch this today after reading Mandela's autobiography 'long walk to freedom ' what a giant of emancipation, rip Madiba, your defiant spirit will always inspire myriad of generation
@joharafawaz8026
@joharafawaz8026 11 жыл бұрын
Am from Saudi Arabia and I been following Nelson Mandela news till the day I heard he died , I cried much and much , even if am white and he's African , and am Muslim and he's not , I don't care but I'll be praying for him to go to Heaven , he did a good job to free Africa and the slaves , we in Saudi Arabia never had slavery only racist just like any other country , and soon a guy we'll show up like him and be a great hero like Nelson Mandela , RIP Mandela.
@amymalan9823
@amymalan9823 11 жыл бұрын
this great wonderful and humble human being shares a birthday with me. he shares his love, his dedication of world peace and his legacy with the world. rest in peace Mr. Mandela. love
@brigittafalcini2063
@brigittafalcini2063 11 жыл бұрын
All the people who post negative comments, have some respect. This man changed a country and fought for equal rights. He served his time and yet still came out of prison a humble and peaceful man. If South Africa didn't love him why were they dancing, singing and chanting outside his houses in remorse? Because they loved him. As did the world. So have some respect and take your negative views elsewhere. Your comments mean and will do nothing.
@DeborahCheetham69
@DeborahCheetham69 11 жыл бұрын
I could have been born a black as much as i was born a white. Therefore i find it insignificant to see myself as elite to be of any colour. Then i look around and see that all men struggle as i do. I therefore do not see myself as significantly more important than another. So i love all for if i were to suffer they have likely been in my position or are very likely to be, therefore when they hurt i will know them too.
@DeborahCheetham69
@DeborahCheetham69 11 жыл бұрын
LowerTheBoom1 So to be so underprivileged and still make President makes him a greater man does it not?
@JAHLEADINI
@JAHLEADINI 11 жыл бұрын
3 seconds ago Important statement. Peace. Always wondered how things woukd be if everyone had to have type understand in reality. We see it in all World Ending Themed Shows and Movies Everyone isnimportant to the Group and Morale restraint is Important for Individual Securuty. The Weak dont group against the strong. Nore the strong One take advantage of weak ones ie children : it is really the children who suffer in any IMMORAL world. I THINK NEWTOWN JUST HAD ANNIVERSARY n there was another shooting. Too Much Ignorance.
@TitusRockjaw
@TitusRockjaw 11 жыл бұрын
***** Except he was not "underprivileged", he was actually Royalty, generally accepted as the opposite of "underprivileged"
@DeborahCheetham69
@DeborahCheetham69 11 жыл бұрын
I know, i was being sarcastic to Mr.LowerThe Boom.
@kwakuberko5406
@kwakuberko5406 11 жыл бұрын
***** Debora how are you ?
@pencils1951
@pencils1951 11 жыл бұрын
History has shown that when desperately subjugated people are in need of a visionary to break their shackles and cast aside their chains, there is within their ranks one who in destined to raise his people from their deprivations and regain their rightful pride within their nation's country. This humble man who suffered at the hands of a fascistic regime, lead his people to freedom. The world gazed upon him with admiration and praise for his will, his strength, and his statesman countenance. Rare in the annals of history has there been a man of this stature, and rare will his like be seen again. Rest Madiba rest, you destiny you have fulfilled. The introduction is in Isi Zulu
@elainewatson9421
@elainewatson9421 11 жыл бұрын
No doubt. Thank you.
@NTAIVIC
@NTAIVIC 11 жыл бұрын
A great leader has fallen. Incredible and emotional moment for All in the world
@dunnsriver
@dunnsriver 11 жыл бұрын
Mandela your my hero and you live on forever in heart and many more generations to come. RIP...LOTS OF LOVE Mandela to the world
@perankhu
@perankhu 11 жыл бұрын
May the positive work of Nelson Mandela be respected. May the inequities Mandela left behind be addressed so that more than 80% of the land and wealth is returned to the people of Azania (South Africa)- NOW. May the upcoming leaders of Azania (South Africa) Unite and Liberate the nation for the economic, social and holistic benefit of the people's land, resources, integrity, freedom and humanity- and may it manifest now.
@bonusman
@bonusman 11 жыл бұрын
All those years he was locked up and did not hold any grudges or want any payback, only a true champion could ever be like that.
@managementr
@managementr 11 жыл бұрын
The heavens crying for Mandela, remove the umbrellas lets the tears fall on all so they can truly understand the love that Mandela shares.
@MyGinigini
@MyGinigini 11 жыл бұрын
In fiji we believe if it rains it is a blessing and a good day.....also in funerals... :) Rest in peace Madiba!!
@soulsparton
@soulsparton 11 жыл бұрын
Nelson mandela will be be only politition in recent history to be sadley missed, he pushed the boundaries for the rest of us to see the results and its up to the rest of the people of africa and the world to carry on and build upon the message he left. and to the rest of the world ,if things dont change it stays the same,what comes after can be better
@sandybeaches3905
@sandybeaches3905 11 жыл бұрын
To all the negative comments about their not being a large crowd. The people in South Africa may have decided that, with all those dignitaries present, they should stay home and watch on television or something. I do know that they loved this man beyond measure. What is it with all this hatred. What are you so insecure about. Is it because Africa is no longer bowing and scraping to the western world. Why should they, what have we ever done for them accept take, take, take!
@JusticeForWilmien
@JusticeForWilmien 11 жыл бұрын
take from who?
@mistydicaprio9051
@mistydicaprio9051 11 жыл бұрын
Please go to this page and click "like" to fight racism or discrimination, tell your friend, participate for a cause. facebook.com/zwartepietisblackface
@fpatrick08
@fpatrick08 10 жыл бұрын
I liked your comment. Negative comments and hatred seem to have become ubiquitous on the web, as you probably already know. Many sites have shut down their comments sections. It's a shame that this happens, for many reasons. Thanks again for the comment, Sandy!
@pabalelojaquelinesampsonpa4269
@pabalelojaquelinesampsonpa4269 11 жыл бұрын
Its hard to believe nelson rolihlahla mandela is no more. He is resting in his place of birth,chunu. A small rural village in eastern cape gave birth to a hero, the world greatest leader.struggle shaped him. South Africa is proud of him
@icingt2
@icingt2 11 жыл бұрын
Madiba, may your peaceful soul rest in peace.
@Twinzs40s
@Twinzs40s 11 жыл бұрын
I'am watching this and crying.wow life..
@jcextranow
@jcextranow 11 жыл бұрын
He was one of the best presidents that South Africa has ever seen. He made the world a better place because he was willing to forgive. Who cares if people were slaughtered. He didn't order this and it is no different than what we see going on in the United States in the inner cities everyday and even in the suburbs. DO NOT attack this man's memory just because there were other people who didn't get to benefit from his tenure. He tried to help the world become a better place, and it RAINED on his funeral so that shows you he was a great person
@ThePeraP
@ThePeraP 11 жыл бұрын
"My life is in His hands" - Kirk Franklin and Joyous Celebration, at 1:56:30 AMEN!
@FeathersHeather
@FeathersHeather 11 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace, Nelson Mandela. He was a genuinely good person and a great president (something that America hasn't had in decades)
@lindamczeal
@lindamczeal 11 жыл бұрын
thank you for this live stream. it gave me the chance to see and honor mandela as so many others were doing; thamk you again.
@Gracy96-m7
@Gracy96-m7 11 жыл бұрын
I am Angolan, and feel part of the great world family that Mandela knew how to embrace...beyong color, culture and social differences!
@hdfloyd
@hdfloyd 11 жыл бұрын
You have your 1st amendment to freedom of speech but God and God alone is the ONLY judge of any human and through it all God allowed 95 yrs he outlived all of those that oppressed him and did ill will against him. RIP Madiba well done, you learned the GREATEST lesson of living on this earth, Forgiveness dispite what others think or say or judge. Love, no matter what and Action dispite the consequence.
@ankomahalex
@ankomahalex 11 жыл бұрын
I called him PAPA OF THE WORLD. Humility, selfless, dedicated, loving, human,peacemaker, unify,down to earth, always laughing. If everyone will live and behaves like PAPA MADIBA GOD will come down and leave in our mist.
@arborspropertymanager9826
@arborspropertymanager9826 11 жыл бұрын
TATA MADIBA - we know that you are watching from above and can see our world mourning. We will miss you. Your presence, your gentle grace, your strong stature, your deep compassion and the respect you showed to all. We love you and thank you for sharing time with us all. Di Feinstein " Nopece"
@ramsheddy
@ramsheddy 11 жыл бұрын
as an african i take extreme pride in the fact that the only person capable of bringing people of this magnitude is our African HERO. It tells you that when u do the right thing God sides with you. God bless you!
@krismd99
@krismd99 11 жыл бұрын
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Nelson Mandela. Rest in Peace Madiba. I am self contemplating myself and being of an Indian origin and growing up in India and USA how can I apply these great peoples principles. For my critical eye, it looks a process is already in place in the Universe, but we just see that as Miracles. Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. King, Dr.Nelson Mandela.... I hope and pray that the Almighty will give me courage to face my own imperfections, be truthful to myself, become a better person in place I am, with what I have and contribute to the betterment of Humanity
@drakempagi4982
@drakempagi4982 11 жыл бұрын
'' There is no passion to be found by playing small; in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living" says Nelson Mandela. true example of LIVE FULL, DIE EMPTY. R.I.P Madiba
@cgab56
@cgab56 11 жыл бұрын
What a great leader of the people and a leader of Peace, the world is mourning today as he was being laid to rest.
@princessroyalty7879
@princessroyalty7879 3 жыл бұрын
RIP King Mandela you became the president the world.🙏🏽💕👑
@gooddragon22
@gooddragon22 11 жыл бұрын
Return In Present; No matter what and who all stands with truth, never fail in future. Thank you.
@tre3la
@tre3la 11 жыл бұрын
Well everybody else putting in their two cents, let me pen mine...This is what I say for every fallen man that has gone on to the next phase, "He was born, he lived, and he died"...and regardless of your feelings positive or negative, he has reached a status in the annuls of history that very few can or ever will. Some of the comments are calling him a terrorist this and anti that, but I didn't read the same tone of hate against the terror that was being done to his people, the atrocities, the dismantling of a people. I won't use this space to even go into that, but yet to only say that most of what is being said here really doesn't matter. What matters is the people of his country and the honor and reverance they are giving to a man who gave to them, his all. I had to eventually stop reading the comments posted here because it was taking me away from the significance of the moment which was to share in the rememberance of a man who transcended boundaries and thresholds who dined with snakes and doves all for the sake of a better life for his people, all people. For all his critics, he never claimed to be Jesus and he never said he was perfect, but what he did say was I will strive in all my capacity to make a better place for our children and their children.Okay that was more than 2 cents, it was 3, I could actually go into a 25$ rant, but I think what I most wanted say has been said. Rolihlahla Mandela you are done with the troubles of the world. It Is Finished...your name and actions may still live on, but your spirit is at rest...
@BeverleyPriceJewellery
@BeverleyPriceJewellery 11 жыл бұрын
With President Obama's comparisons to US great leaders extended, with gratitude, Madiba completed his life with a natural ending - a miracle of South African post-Apartheid prevailing good-will which he inspired and precipitated - unlike the unnatural endings of the lives of the Kennedys, Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King.
@deborapatriciadc
@deborapatriciadc 11 жыл бұрын
Humbleness has a lot to do, God give Victory to humble, simple, and anti-arrogance to accomplish a mission for the human kinds. I feel sad for Mr. Luther King that was not able to see the Victory. God bless him for his great effort for helping hard to give his people dignity and freedom, my respect to him always RIP. We the goods are arrogance too and that affect any good mission. Humbleness has a lot to do.
@stevenmoses9210
@stevenmoses9210 11 жыл бұрын
so sad to miss such great leader ,may his soul rest in peace.
@IeneMieneMutte10
@IeneMieneMutte10 11 жыл бұрын
This Memorial Service was one big political platform, giving all these presidents their perfect moment to spit out their political speeches in a stadium filled with world leaders and with their faces on tv cameras from all over world. It was the true definition of the word 'apartheid'. This was not a Memorial Service Nelson Mandela would have deserved. It was controversy to his personality, ideas and spirit. It should have been full with beautiful south african music and it's people: One true celebration of the live of this extraordinary man. Can't we do over again? Love from Holland!
@eugeniamezhanskaya233
@eugeniamezhanskaya233 11 жыл бұрын
Мне очень понравилась вся церемония - весь день включена эта запись. Всё лучшее сказано лучшими и самыми точными словами о назначении человека на земле - нечего добавить. Me gustó mucho escuchar toda la ceremonia - todo el dia la estoy escuchando, todo lo mejor en mejores y mas precisas palabras esta dicho. No hay mas que decir. I liked very much all the word about our existence on the earth. I haven't any more words about. Idon't say "Bye" to this big man. I say him "See you!"
@TypicalBlackGamer1
@TypicalBlackGamer1 11 жыл бұрын
Nelson mandela is a good true black warrior he has his writes to make black and white people work and live together peacefully and have equal writes. May his sol rest in in peace he is the one to make man kind live
@saadaltayyar7455
@saadaltayyar7455 11 жыл бұрын
i wonder why the site is empty , so few people there, all world is watching this great memorial services to the greatest man on current time.
@keelinmolloy7461
@keelinmolloy7461 11 жыл бұрын
R.I.P NELSON MANDELA A GREAT LOSS WE WILL MISS DEARLY 🙏
@kenkenedy3709
@kenkenedy3709 11 жыл бұрын
Nelson Mandela the Africa HERO the FATHER of NATOIN we all love you mandela and we all miss you
@Chivirikanimoratlatli8881
@Chivirikanimoratlatli8881 11 жыл бұрын
May u find peace Tata u will forever be loved and missed
@devotion1100
@devotion1100 11 жыл бұрын
Thank You !!!
@deborapatriciadc
@deborapatriciadc 11 жыл бұрын
RIP Mr. Nelson Mandela, in order to achieve great Victory that only God give Humbleness has a lot to do, God give Victory to humble, simple, and anti-arrogance to accomplish a mission for the human kinds. I feel sad for Mr. Luther King that was not able to see the 'Victory' God bless him for his great effort for helping hard to give his people dignity and freedom, my respect to Mr. Luther King always RIP. We so call the goods are arrogance too and that affect any good mission. Humbleness has a lot to do with Victory.
@elainewatson9421
@elainewatson9421 11 жыл бұрын
A great teacher. Thank you.
@zwelandilempukwana3893
@zwelandilempukwana3893 8 жыл бұрын
thankyou so much youtube for this
@MsTiako
@MsTiako 11 жыл бұрын
I will miss him may good receive is soul next to him I love tata madiba my dream whos to meet you one day peace & love
@tinmanbxx
@tinmanbxx 11 жыл бұрын
3:07:00 Speech of President Raul Castro.
@joejoejo2000
@joejoejo2000 11 жыл бұрын
Great Men come and go. Some great Men go and come.
@YBR25647
@YBR25647 11 жыл бұрын
Realmente es uno de los seres humanos mas importantes de nuestra historia
@thembabuthelezi2900
@thembabuthelezi2900 10 жыл бұрын
It is a sad stories to tell but proud to be told
@alelooooooya
@alelooooooya 11 жыл бұрын
I get goose bumps each time ! The national anthem at 28:00
@Gracy96-m7
@Gracy96-m7 11 жыл бұрын
why are we so negative towards the only African black hero that the world respects? I personally don't care if Mandela made mistakes, he is human...most important thing he made me prowd of being African, knowing my roots as adolescent and knowing what is the GOOD FIGHT to life for. I also respect actual president of South Africa who spoke not only in English but also in the African language. Lets be prowd of Mandela and our dear Africa, that so many presidents came to visit for Mandela's berrial makes me very prowd. we need to see the positive things of all ...Africa needs positive figures and MANDELA IS AND WILL BE FOREVER ONE!
@adolphusb.johnson9961
@adolphusb.johnson9961 11 жыл бұрын
GREAT SON OF AFRICAN ",NELSON" REST IN PEACE
@tweetpocalypse4367
@tweetpocalypse4367 11 жыл бұрын
For demonstrating the POWER to FORGIVE, Thank You, MADIABA. Visit our channel to get your own Nelson Mandela T-Shirt
@josephditshego2497
@josephditshego2497 10 жыл бұрын
Hallo!!! The world is full of surprise; God gave me a beautiful family on earth. and I wish people should understand facts , that should be patient.
@bonferey234
@bonferey234 11 жыл бұрын
I was so,so frustrated for not seeing president Robert Mugabe speak.I felt also angry that african leaders were kept in shadow during this ceremony.
@GoodVideos4
@GoodVideos4 5 жыл бұрын
Cyril Ramaphosa being the Program Director, and is now the President.
@oneheaven9683
@oneheaven9683 11 жыл бұрын
no debate for that.becoz this is our national day.
@GoodVideos4
@GoodVideos4 5 жыл бұрын
Cape Town with its nice weather then, being in a region of winter rainfall. Whereas, those other parts of the country being in a region of summer rainfall.
@mrwfws
@mrwfws 11 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the Cuban speech by Raul 3:07 to 3:16.
@chicreation1
@chicreation1 11 жыл бұрын
Barack Obama walked past Minnie Mandela. How disrespectful. For had it not been for Minnie, Nelson would not have the world's attention today. She kept his struggle alive and real.
@chicreation1
@chicreation1 11 жыл бұрын
Yes I mean Winnie, but the spelling mistake is not the point, the disrespect is the point.
@vashti1121
@vashti1121 11 жыл бұрын
Why did youtube stop showing this video? I can see others but not this one.
@joeraoul5385
@joeraoul5385 10 жыл бұрын
Can someone please give me the title of the song the choir sang just before President Zuma spoke? Thanks
@anbrayan
@anbrayan 9 жыл бұрын
Inde lendlela?
@joeraoul5385
@joeraoul5385 9 жыл бұрын
Brian Odiwuor Thanks Bro
@DrGraves21
@DrGraves21 11 жыл бұрын
Hamba Kahle Madiba!
@kbkcogic
@kbkcogic 11 жыл бұрын
Who that singing at the beginning around 15 minutes?
@HerbertBurton
@HerbertBurton 11 жыл бұрын
Who is the man with the leopard print that is laid on his left shoulder? around 3:19?
@wicuslabuschagne4928
@wicuslabuschagne4928 11 жыл бұрын
1:26:50 Cheering for Barack Obama "can we have discipline" 2:02:00 Barack Obama Speech 3:23:19 Zuma Speech
@siyabongagegane
@siyabongagegane 11 жыл бұрын
It's a pity, Nelson Mandela is the only politician who loved and protected whites so dearly but look at the matured comments in here.
@siyabongagegane
@siyabongagegane 11 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you are going to see what I'm saying...I apologise.
@nomfundomadlala5217
@nomfundomadlala5217 11 жыл бұрын
ConfrontationalRealist What a stupid dumbo!
@manuel38300
@manuel38300 11 жыл бұрын
what's the song which playing at 15 minute please?
@mariaaudera
@mariaaudera 11 жыл бұрын
Can anybody tell me who is the man speaking before President Zuma in 3:19:00 and what he says? Thank you
@mssidanganjone8291
@mssidanganjone8291 11 жыл бұрын
Obama u are loved ..Crowd cheers!!
@rich763690
@rich763690 11 жыл бұрын
THE BEST WAY TO PAY RESPECTS TO MANDELA IS THAT THE FOREIGN ENTITIES AND CORPORATIONS GIVE BACK THE LAND TO THE IMPOVERISHED NATIVES OF SOUTH AFRICA THAT MANDELA FOUGHT FOR IN THE 1950'S AT LEAST 50 % OF THE LAND...................... THAT WOULD BE THE ULTIMATE WAY TO PAY RESPECT TO HIM......JUST SAYING////////////
@itgetseasierlessitry
@itgetseasierlessitry 11 жыл бұрын
Free. Will Colonialism and Imperialism were "fair and square"? What a silly Willy you are.
@cosmicforce9
@cosmicforce9 11 жыл бұрын
itgetseasierlessitry sarcasm helps to lighten the mood sometimes when dealing with sensitive topics. " fair and square my a$$, we were raped and ravished"
@SBALAK9753
@SBALAK9753 11 жыл бұрын
Rajiv Gandhi's grandfather was not Mahatma Gandhi but Jawaharlal Nehru. Rajiv Gandhi got his last name from his dad Feroz Gandhi who was not related to the Mahatma. We as Indians loved Matiba and mourn his demise but with the South Africans celebrate his life and his contributions. Let Matiba's example light our way forward.
@melbournecampana1716
@melbournecampana1716 5 жыл бұрын
i was here because of TREVOR'S JOKE.. that Translator can even translate all language
@jjmirah819
@jjmirah819 5 жыл бұрын
Lol... It seems that they cut him off... And used a real interpreter.
@jayrobins3221
@jayrobins3221 11 жыл бұрын
The din of the voices of world leaders drowned the thud of the rains on Tuesday as they defied the early morning showers to pay poignant tributes to the late global icon, Nelson Mandela, at a memorial service held in his honour on Tuesday in Soweto, South Africa but the voice of Nigeria, which played a prominent role in snuffing life out of apartheid system of government in the country and ensuring the release of the Madiba from prison after 27 years of incarceration, was muted as Nigeria was not listed among countries to pay tribute to Mandela. This has resulted in a ricochet of protests across the country as many Nigerians believe that the contributions of the country to free both South Africa and Mandela should have qualified the country for a pride of place at the event. Many Nigerians who commented on Twitter and Facebook condemned the organisers for overlooking Nigeria, describing it as repaying evil with good. While the platform was yielded to United States’ President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron, whose countries not only egged on the repressive apartheid regime in South Africa but also labelled Mandela a terrorist, as well as countries like Namibia, India and China, Nigeria was not given any chance to pay tribute to the man Nigerians from all walks of life fought tooth and nail to save from the claws of his oppressors. Most Nigerians see the shabby treatment handed down to Nigeria at the ceremony as a continuation of the disdain with which many South Africans treat Nigerians. Immediately after the collapse of apartheid, leaders of the country had sought the support of experts from Nigeria with many Nigerians heeding the call and contributing intellectually, financially and physically to the development of the country. Many invested their money in businesses in the country but shortly afterwards, South Africans turned against Nigerians. Nigerians are hunted and killed like game; they have become the target of hate campaigns by South Africans. Every Nigeria is viewed as a drug dealer or a death merchant and is thus subjected to extreme ridicule and subhuman treatment. Even the revered Africa’s first Nobel laureate in literature, Professor Wole Soyinka, was not spared the animosity that oozes easily from South Africans to Nigerians. The wordsmith had been invited to South Africa to deliver a lecture to mark the birthday of Nelson Mandela but on arriving at the airport, despite having valid documents, he was delayed endlessly by South African immigration officers and was at the verge of being returned to Nigeria without accomplishing his mission in South Africa but for the intervention of Mandela’s wife, Graca Machel. If a Nigerian of Soyinka’s status could be so treated despite possessing valid papers, it could be imagined how other Nigerians. This is probably why Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State could not hold back harsh words for South Africans while paying tribute to Mandela on Monday. The governor had wondered why in spite of the huge sacrifice made by Nigeria to free South Africa from the claws of imperialists, Nigerians are being subjected to ridicule by South Africans. According to the governor, “Nigeria paid a huge price for what South Africa has become today. I remember the anti-apartheid campaign was at the core of Nigerian foreign policy.” He then wondered why the British, who supported apartheid, could enter the country without any hassle while Nigerians needed a visa. He added, “When you look at the part of the world where ovation is now the loudest, it was the part from where the pain was the most vicious. In a very cruel irony, history is being revised. “The people, who collaborated with the government that enthroned apartheid at that time, are the people that are paying the biggest tribute now.” The contribution of Nigerians to freeing both South Africa and Mandela was monumental. The commitment of Nigerians to put an end to apartheid in South Africa was so intense that the country was considered a leader of the Frontline States established to achieve democratic majority rule in South Africa. The group raised funds and soldiers to prosecute war against apartheid. Other members included Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Nigeria played a vital role in the establishment of the United Nations Special Committee Against Apartheid (UNSCAA). This was partly responsible for Nigeria occupying the chair of the committee more than any other country until it was scrapped. Nigeria also established the Southern African Relief Fund (SARF), which was funded with deductions from the salary of every Nigerian worker, irrespective of rank, both in the public and private sectors as well as donations from ordinary Nigerians, including students. The fund was disbursed by African National Congress (ANC) leaders and members as they saw fit. Nigeria also provided scholarships for students from South Africa while South African freedom fighters whose passports were seized by the government were given Nigerian passports. Whenever South Africans protested against injustice, Nigerian students also took to the streets in support and solidarity. Nigerian musicians waxed albums in support of the anti-apartheid struggle, while Nigerian poets wrote poems to condemn racism in South Africa. Nigeria never let go of any opportunity to denounce apartheid; Commonwealth Games were boycotted while the assets of British Petroleum (BP) were nationalised. Nigeria was a friend to those who opposed apartheid and an enemy to friends of the racists. Confirming the contributions of Nigeria to waging a successful war against apartheid, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) foreign relations head, Major General Daniel Mofokeng, recently praised the Nigerian Armed forces for its support against apartheid. Mofokeng said Nigeria was in the forefront in the struggle against apartheid and that the country made huge sacrifices for the liberation of South Africa from minority rule. According to him, Nigeria also offered military training and support to assist the African National Congress. He added that Nigeria’s efforts in ending apartheid could not be over-emphasised. “I must say the relations between the two countries most especially before 1994; has been extra ordinary in the sense that Nigeria was in the forefront in the anti-apartheid struggle. It assisted and trained our cadre, our students and military students then. So I must say the cooperation between the two has been very great indeed.” However, the question on the lips of most Nigerians is that if Nigerians made so much sacrifice for South Africans do they deserve the ignominy they are subjected to by South Africans
@alauc
@alauc 11 жыл бұрын
He did now what he he did not create never before. Why do we recognize somebody too late?
@robi17100
@robi17100 11 жыл бұрын
How is the name of the song at 3:21:31 because its wonderful :) thanks :)
@edileiaugusto9307
@edileiaugusto9307 11 жыл бұрын
O Brazil Precisa de um Nelson Mandela para nos livrar da CORRUPÇAO. grande Nelson mandela o BRAZIL ama voê
@kbkcogic
@kbkcogic 11 жыл бұрын
Good thing they had another signer in the video
@josuejean912
@josuejean912 5 жыл бұрын
at what time can I see alledged Jantjies' bogus sign language
@nuradeen
@nuradeen 11 жыл бұрын
whats the name of the song please ??
@GoodVideos4
@GoodVideos4 5 жыл бұрын
Pity no English translations for the Xhosa, and Zulu, commentary. Remember also that people around the world would be watching this.
@jmott11
@jmott11 11 жыл бұрын
Why song were they singing around 53:00 min
@EricaDiane2
@EricaDiane2 11 жыл бұрын
Sing yall
@nelisiwembatha6346
@nelisiwembatha6346 5 ай бұрын
The voice sounds like him
@MarieHannahWilson
@MarieHannahWilson 11 жыл бұрын
RIP
@jcextranow
@jcextranow 11 жыл бұрын
And wow the ex wife kissed the current wife. Shows you what kind of women he chose to share his life with. Classy..How many times do you witness that.
@ghassansaid1557
@ghassansaid1557 11 жыл бұрын
This is historical by all means dear friends.
@Henryharris6436
@Henryharris6436 9 жыл бұрын
when does mugabe show up.
@tewaish
@tewaish 9 жыл бұрын
+Henry “Ophiuchus” Harris ..at his own funeral..
@vavani05
@vavani05 11 жыл бұрын
It is a shame that no African leader has spoken!
@arivosizneias9186
@arivosizneias9186 11 жыл бұрын
Nelson
@MrZobiwan
@MrZobiwan 11 жыл бұрын
1:26:54 Now you know wwho rules the world...
@DFWME100
@DFWME100 11 жыл бұрын
He signed off on the deaths of innocent people, lots of them Nelson Mandela was the head of UmKhonto we Sizwe, (MK), the terrorist wing of the ANC and South African Communist Party. At his trial, he had pleaded guilty to 156 acts of public violence including mobilising terrorist bombing campaigns, which planted bombs in public places, including the Johannesburg railway station. Many innocent people, including women and children, were killed by Nelson Mandela’s MK terrorists. Here are some highlights -Church Street West, Pretoria, on the 20 May 1983 -Amanzimtoti Shopping complex KZN, 23 December 1985 -Krugersdorp Magistrate’s Court, 17 March 1988 -Durban Pick ‘n Pay shopping complex, 1 September 1986 -Pretoria Sterland movie complex 16 April 1988 -Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court, 20 May 1987 -Roodepoort Standard Bank 3 June, 1988
@mthandazothanda561
@mthandazothanda561 10 жыл бұрын
But he was in prison during those years
@LesibaAlfredMokobane-pt1dx
@LesibaAlfredMokobane-pt1dx 7 ай бұрын
Mandela feneral
@abhidiptaguha
@abhidiptaguha 4 жыл бұрын
@1:26:54
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