Mandela Warns Against “destructive Divisiveness” in South Africa

South Africa’s former President Nelson Mandela on Tuesday warned against “destructive divisiveness” in the country, urging his compatriots to “remember the horror from which we come from.”

Mandela was speaking shortly after receiving the Freedom of the City Award from Pretoria Mayor Gwen Ramokgopa at a private ceremony held at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, the country commercial capital.

He added, “Never forget the greatness of a nation that has overcome its division. Let us never descend into destructive divisiveness.”

Referring to himself as “an old man,” Mandela said he had stopped receiving awards but that this award was an exception that he accepted “warmly and with humility. We accept this honor from the administrative capital of our nation.”

The event was broadcast live to Pretoria’s Church Square and the City Hall. Both venues were a hive of activity, with musicians entertaining the crowd.

Source African Press Agency

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