new ballots and a one-day voting extension in some areas” (Knauer p. 109). Madiba had influenced the Zulu nation that it would be better to cast votes for him to be President.
In May of 1994 Mandela became the first black President of South Africa. He was chosen by the people to lead them into the next stages of growth for this re-invented country. He won by 61 percent of the votes. He would not have been able to win if he did things in a violent nature. He worked within the legal system to create changes in the government.
All eyes from around the world was on South Africa during this time. Nelson Mandela had become a beacon of hope for the entire world. President Mandela had to encourage the heart of this newly joined population for this enormous task of unity to work. President Mandela knew that he had to have an inclusive government, …show more content…
South Africa was beginning to transform into a new country. Mandela helped with this new transformation to start ending the old systems of Apartheid. The Apartheid system and government started in 1948 of the oppressive regime to keep the majority of the South African population without any political power. Mandela’s approach to this problem helped create an understanding that this system was unfair to all South Africans, because it kept them separated. He wasn’t just a Leader but he also was a Mentor. He mentored the South African people in a way that was never done before. The white population of South Africa eventually saw Nelson Mandela as their leader and President. The old views that they thought about the black population was starting to fade. The black South African population started trusting their white counterparts. For the first time influential blacks could now live in white neighborhoods. It was a long time coming but for the first time all of South Africans population could openly stand side by side and not be ridiculed by doing
In May of 1994 Mandela became the first black President of South Africa. He was chosen by the people to lead them into the next stages of growth for this re-invented country. He won by 61 percent of the votes. He would not have been able to win if he did things in a violent nature. He worked within the legal system to create changes in the government.
All eyes from around the world was on South Africa during this time. Nelson Mandela had become a beacon of hope for the entire world. President Mandela had to encourage the heart of this newly joined population for this enormous task of unity to work. President Mandela knew that he had to have an inclusive government, …show more content…
South Africa was beginning to transform into a new country. Mandela helped with this new transformation to start ending the old systems of Apartheid. The Apartheid system and government started in 1948 of the oppressive regime to keep the majority of the South African population without any political power. Mandela’s approach to this problem helped create an understanding that this system was unfair to all South Africans, because it kept them separated. He wasn’t just a Leader but he also was a Mentor. He mentored the South African people in a way that was never done before. The white population of South Africa eventually saw Nelson Mandela as their leader and President. The old views that they thought about the black population was starting to fade. The black South African population started trusting their white counterparts. For the first time influential blacks could now live in white neighborhoods. It was a long time coming but for the first time all of South Africans population could openly stand side by side and not be ridiculed by doing