Demonstrations Against Proclamation of Republic May 1, 1961

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In this interview, Mandela answers three questions about South Africa's planned demonstrations against the republic.

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Question: Do you advocate peaceful demonstrations for May 31?

Answer: My association with the present campaign is now public knowledge. Everyone knows that I advocate such demonstrations. My answer is simply - yes.

Question: What form should the demonstrations around Republic Day take?

Answer: The programme includes a national stoppage of work for a number of days, the holding of meetings and processions. The details vary in different areas according to local issues.

Question: What aim should the demonstrations - against a republic on which our people have not been consulted - aim at?

Answer: The people will be called upon to continue their protests until their grievances are met. Alternatively, we want the government to call an all-in national convention to discuss an entirely new constitution here.

Courtesy of Nelson Mandela Foundation

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Nelson Mandela: Message from Mr N R Mandela for the Global Convention on Peace and Nonviolence in New Delhi

January 31, 2004 (about 20 years ago)

In this message, Nelson Mandela talks about a world in conflict. He congratulates the Global Convention on Peace and Nonviolence as a timely initiative in helping make this the century of compassion, peace, and non-violence.

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Source: Nelson Mandela Foundation