Nelson Mandela International Day

‘From Prisoner to President’.

Nelson Mandela was a global icon for peace and justice, dedicating his whole life to fighting apartheid. He transformed a nation and inspired the world with his incredible leadership.

Today on Nelson Mandela International Day the team felt it was only right that we recognise this incredible man and reflect on the admirable traits he displayed. Something we could all learn from. We could go on and on but we stopped at 10.

• Leadership: Mandela exhibited exceptional leadership qualities, guiding South Africa through a crucial period of transition from apartheid to democracy.
  
  
• Perseverance: He showed remarkable perseverance, spending 27 years in prison without losing sight of his goal for a free and equal South Africa.
  
  
• Forgiveness: Mandela is renowned for his capacity to forgive, notably forgiving those who imprisoned him and working towards reconciliation in South Africa.
  
  
• Courage: Mandela showed immense courage in standing up against the apartheid regime, risking his life and freedom for his beliefs.
  
  
• Compassion: He demonstrated deep compassion and concern for the well-being of others, especially marginalised and oppressed groups.
  
  
• Integrity: He maintained high moral standards and integrity, consistently acting in accordance with his principles and values.
  
  
• Resilience: He demonstrated great resilience in overcoming personal and political challenges, emerging stronger and more determined.
  
  
• Visionary: Mandela had a clear and inspiring vision for a democratic and inclusive South Africa, which he pursued with unwavering focus.
  
  
• Inclusivity: He believed in and practiced inclusivity, promoting unity and collaboration among diverse racial and ethnic groups in South Africa.
  
  
• Humility: Despite his global fame and numerous achievements, Mandela remained humble and approachable, valuing the contributions of others.