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...Nelson Mandela, definitely. And I also think Mother Theresa. She just gave so much to the world. And unfortunately, there are not too many people like her anymore...
...NELSON MANDELA At the end of the 20th century, the life of Nelson Mandela stands out as one of unparalleled political courage and personal dignity in the fight against one of this century's great evils. By overcoming the evil of racial discrimination in one nation, Mandela set an example of hope and persistence for all of the united nations...
...Mandela's refusal to compromise his beliefs during the long years of his imprisonment, his insistence that racial equality become a reality for all South Africans, his determination to pursue truth and lasting reconciliation upon his release and his election as the President of South Africa serve as vivid and universal lessons in the ability of mankind to create what Mandela, 35 years ago in a Pretoria courtroom, called his cherished ideal of "a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities." --Kofi A. Annan, Secretary-General...
...increase demanded by the striking workers really isn?t much more than the inflation rate," says TIME South Africa bureau chief Peter Hawthorne. "The government may be forced to compromise and tighten the belt in other areas, such as military expenditure." Absent the moral authority of retired president Nelson Mandela, Mbeki may find it difficult to resolve the mounting tide of labor conflicts and avert major social disruption. But at least the government is leading by example: While it?s offering public sector employees a 6.3 percent increase, members of parliament and government officials will receive only a 4 percent...
JULY 18 Join family members of former South African President Nelson Mandela to celebrate his 81st birthday...