2. Courage Timeline Mandela organized ANC (African National Congress) office in Johannesburg even though he could get arrested. Becomes ANCYL (ANC Youth League) Defiance Campaign leader despite that it made him a target for authorities. Mandela was arrested and saw how horrible jail was, but he still marched on even with the risk of going back to jail . In college, even after warned he would be expelled, Nelson refused to participate in the student council. A new law said that purposeful law breaking could be 3 years in jail and whipping, but Mandela continued to protest and fight apartheid.
3. Courage Timeline There was a new death penalty for high treason, but Mandela still went ahead with his plans to change the government . Mandela was still working with the ANC even though it was illegal and he knew the government was ruthless. During the Rivonia Trial, Mandela accepted that he was going to be punished and he fought against apartheid rather than for himself. In prison, Mandela protested for better conditions even though the guards were brutal and beatings were common. Mandela decides to negotiate with the government despite the fact he knew his ANC friends would be furious. After Nelson Mandela was elected president he didn’ t look back and punish people who had hurt him and others. He looked forward and tried to make peace.
4. Unselfish In 1989, F.W. de Klerk became president, and Mandela now felt he had a large influence on the government. However, he did not ask to be set free. The first thing that he did was ask for other political prisoners to be set free including his friends Sisulu and Kathrada. The government did give freedom to the prisoners. Even when de Klerk informed Mandela that he would be released the very next day, Mandela did not think of himself and his new freedom. Instead, he was distressed that he didn’ t have a chance to say good-bye to the staff at his prison. Mandela is released from prison
5. Persuasive/Communicator In prison, he talked young activists out of using violence to fight apartheid. Mandela used his charm and reason to help the young activists move over to his view of non-violence. His skills of persuasion didn’t just affect the prisoners, it also affected the guards. When Mandela first got to the prison he demanded to speak with the prison head on the issue of short pants given to black prisoners. Mandela argued his case for two weeks and only he was given long pants. However, he wanted all black prisoners to have long pants and continued negoiating until everyone had them. Another place where Mandela used his communication skills was when he spoke before 10,000 people before the Defiance Campaign. Mandela got a standing ovation.
6. Patient Mandela and F.W. de Klerk One example of Mandela’s patience was when he was in prison. Trying to change the minds of the young activists was a long process. He had to charm them and then slowly change their minds. These experiences taught him to be more patient. This would help him in his long negotiations with the government. Mandela started his secret talks with the government in 1985. The government and Mandela did not get a deal done until around 1993. So Mandela patiently negotiated with the government for about 8 years in order to get a deal done. One other place that Mandela displayed he was patient was his whole life. Nelson Mandela waited nearly 50 for apartheid to end!
7. Ambitious Almost all his life, Mandela was ambitious. It wasn’t for himself, but for everyone. His life ambition was to destroy apartheid. He fought it for almost 50 years. Another place Mandela showed his hope of defeating apartheid was when he created the African National Congress Youth League or the ANCYL. He created the Youth League in hope of turning the ANC (African National Congress) into a party of mass protest against apartheid. A third example of Mandela being ambitious was after apartheid was over and Mandela was elected president. At that time his ambition was to unite all of South Africa. One way he did this was rooting for the Springboks, a South Africa Rugby team that was disliked by most black people.
8. Hero Button If I had to award Nelson Mandela with a medal and a slogan, I would choose the Nobel Peace Prize. Mandela actually won this award in 1993 in part with F.W. de Klerk. I think this prize suits Mandela because he fought apartheid for so long peacefully. He only resorted to violence when he thought there was no other choice. Also, after his presidency, he worked for peace in other nations. He traveled to other countries in war and spoke to leaders about peace. I chose the slogan “all men are created equal” because nearly all his life, Mandela has been fighting for all people to have equal rights in South Africa. During negotiations with the government, the idea of group rights came up. Mandela rejected this idea and said that all people should have the same rights no matter their skin color.
9. Room Design The outdoor scene is Qunu, where Nelson Mandela was born. I chose Qunu as Mandela’s perfect place because it was a fondly remembered part of Mandela’s life. In his 27 years in prison, he looked back and remembered happily his time in Qunu with his family. Also, when he retired in 1999, he returned to Qunu. I also chose to put a gateway saying “All are welcome”. To me it represents that all people are welcome no matter what the race or skin color. I think this represents a lot of Mandela’s work. He fought for all people to have the same rights. When he was fighting apartheid he worked with people of other races unlike some other activists. Also when he was president, he tried to unite the white and black Africans. I think Mandela would have loved a place where everyone is welcome.
10. Freedom Cafe Appetizers Mandela Mozzarella Sticks Non-Violence Nachos Almost all his life, Mandela believed in non- violence. He only went to violence as a last resort. Enjoy these great nachos piled high that aren’t violent at all. Enjoy these delicious mozzarella sticks named after South Africa’s courageous hero, Nelson Mandela . ANC Cheese Fries ANC was the foundation that Mandela represented. You’ll love these fries as much as Mandela loved the ANC.
11. Freedom Cafe Entrees Robben Island Rigatoni Mandela spent about 24 years on Robben Island in prison. It played a very big part in Mandela’s life. And this great dish is named after that infamous island. Peace Pizza During his life, Mandela urged peace again and again. After he was president, he promoted peace throughout the world. Enjoy this delicious pizza to celebrate Mandela’s peace efforts. Bravery Burgers Countless times in his life, Mandela was brave. He risked going to jail or even dying. That’s why we named this yummy burger, the Bravery Burger.
12. Freedom Cafe Desserts Anti-Apartheid Apple Pie For nearly half his life, Mandela fought apartheid. It was a long struggle he finally won. Finish off your meal with delight that honors Mandela's fight against apartheid Rolihlahla Rhubarb Pie Rolihlahla is Mandela’s birth name. Rolihlahla means tree shaker or troublemaker. You’ll love this pie that goes back to Mandela’s childhood. Courage Cake Throughout his life, Nelson Mandela displayed personal courage many, many times. The picture on the left is Mandela’s actual 90 th birthday cake. This cake is a great way to finish your meal and celebrate personal courage.
