The Mandela family
Who is Winnie Mandela?
Nelson's wife and coconspirator
What texts/movie have we worked with?
- The state of the rainbow nation,
- I am prepared to die
- An act of vengeance
- Long walk to freedom
What languages do they speak in South Africa?
- Xhosa
- Zulu
- Sesotho
- Afrikaans
- English
What does “Apartheid” mean and what is it?
"Apartheid" means Separation
It was a system that divided the people of South Africa, which led to hierachy between the races
How old was Nelson Mandela when he died?
He was 95 years old
What is the title of the most famous Mandela speech?
the title is "I'm prepared to die"
What book is “Long walk to freedom” based on?
Nelson Mandela's autobiography made in 1994
How can the wounds of Apartheid be seen today?
- class differences (majority of poor people are black and coloured)
- geographical separation
When was apartheid?
1948-1994
How many wives did Nelson Mandela have?
he was married 3 times
What is the difference between Winnie and Nelson's tactics?
He was peaceful, she rioted.
In “The state of the Rainbow Nation”, what was his conclusion on “If apartheid today”?
There is separation between the groups, but it is what makes it an extraordinary place.
What was the idea behind a so-called "Rainbow Nation"?
South Africa as a unified, multicultural society. It envisioned the idea of a peaceful nation where diversity was celebrated
What was the hierarchical order of ethnic groups?
- white
- indian
- colored
- black
when is Mandela day?
the 18th of july
How many years was Mandela incarcerated?
27 years of imprisonment
What does the dishwasher symbolise, In “An Act of Vengeance”?
Their status and hierarchy based on race
Who is the president today?
President (Matamela) Cyril Ramaphosa
What were the main political parties during apartheid?
- NP (National party)
- ANC (African National Congress)
- IFP (Inkatha Freedom Party)
What happened in the UK the same year Nelson Mandela was born?
1918 first year women in the UK voted.
What did Nelson Mandela's family face due to his work of fighting injustice?
Nelson Mandela's family endured immense suffering, harassment, and profound separation due to his fight against the apartheid system
In “I am Prepared to Die” How does he defend himself against the accusation of communism?
He states that he shares a “common goal” with the communist beliefs. He has similar values but he does not identify as one.
What type of government did South Africa have before, during, and after apartheid?
Before: Colony ruled by Britain
During: minority rule (whites)
After: Democracy
Before: Union of South Africa (1910–1948), a self-governing dominion of the British Empire, in 1931 the union became fully sovereign from the United Kingdom.
Who was president in South Africa during the abolishment of apartheid?
Frederik Willem de Klerk
What was Nelson Mandelas prison-number
His prison number was "46664"