Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation

Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela
Author: John Carlin
Format: Softcover





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As the day of the final of the 1995 Rugby World Cup dawned, and the Springboks faced New Zealand’s all-conquering All Blacks, more was at stake than a sporting trophy.

When Nelson Mandela appeared wearing a Springbok jersey and led the all-white, Afrikaner-dominated team in singing South Africa’s new national anthem, he conquered white South Africa.

Mandela’s genius was to transform that which divided black and white South Africa into a force for good.

The green jersey of South Africa’s Springbok rugby team, which whites loved and blacks saw as a detested symbol of racial oppression, became the instrument around which Mandela chose to heal ancient wounds, unite the country and prevent a war. When Mandela stepped onto the field at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, on the 24th of June 1995 wearing the green and gold jersey, he captured the hearts of white South Africans, forging an unimaginably powerful patriotic bond with their black compatriots

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Man of the People: Nelson Mandela by Raymond Louw

Man of the People: A photographic tribute to Nelson Mandela

Author: Raymond Louw
Format: Hardcover



Description:
Man of the People documents the development of Mandela as a political leader, and also as a family man and friend. Magubane presents some of his most famous political photographs depicting Mandela as a leader through the various stages of the struggle. Through his relationship with Mandela, Magubane was given unparalleled access to his private life and his home.
The collection includes wonderful personal and behind-the-scenes photographs of Madiba at home and at family events.

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Oliver Tambo Remembered by Lindiwe Mabuza

Oliver Tambo Remembered
Author: Lindiwe Mabuza; Zweledinga Pallo Jordan
Format: Hardcover



Description:
A celebration of Oliver Reginald Tambo, South African leader, clergyman and comrade.

This book contains contributions from those who encountered Tambo and knew him when he was living in South Africa and the UK on his travels, including Nelson and Winnie Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Tambo in Exile is a salute to one of South Africa's most remarkable individuals. On what would have been Oliver Tambo's 90th birthday, friends and associates remember the leader and celebrate his impact on South Africa's future and his unyielding commitment to raising the profile of the ANC.

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