DARE NOT LINGER

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After climbing a great hill, one finds many more hills to climb. In 1994, Nelson Mandela became the first president of democratic South Africa, a position he held until 1999. During his presidency, he and his government orchestrated a remarkable transformation, turning a nation long divided by colonialism and apartheid into a democracy where all citizens, regardless of race, were equal under the law. The narrative captures Mandela's presidential years, drawing from his unfinished memoir, detailed notes he made during pivotal events, and previously unseen archival materials. Acclaimed South African writer Mandla Langa has completed this work, enriching it with insights from Mandela's life and leadership. With a prologue by Mandela's widow, Graca Machel, the account offers a vivid portrayal of Mandela's presidency, the evolving nation, and the establishment of a new democracy. It highlights the extraordinary journey from decades of apartheid to the realization of Mandela's vision for a liberated South Africa, emphasizing the responsibilities that come with freedom and the ongoing quest for equality and justice.