About this episode
This episode explores the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, highlighting his role in South Africa's history and his impact on the world.
The most famous South African, the first democratically elected president of the Rainbow Nation, the anti-apartheid icon, and the man who spent 27 years in prison for his conviction and devotion to the cause. There are many ways to describe Nelson Mandela, but we had to end this season with a big one. Here’s the story of a man most of us wouldn’t even think of as a part of history - mostly because he’s still very much in our present.
People in this episode
Host: Gareth Cliff
Topics covered
- Nelson Mandela
- anti-apartheid
- South Africa
- democracy
- history
- political activism
Keywords
- Nelson Mandela
- South Africa
- anti-apartheid
- democracy
- history
- political activism
- Rainbow Nation
Mentioned in this episode
Places: South Africa
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