Footprints Filmworks April 2009-Presidential Box Page 1-FF News: Bulletin Boards-The Presidential Box The Nelson Mandela Legacy by http://www.footprintsfilmworks.com This is a S I X page FF News Brief Bulletin so the footprints team suggests that you be nice and relaxed when viewing this bulletin. This is an Exclusive Interview with the Statue of South African History Mr. Nelson R Mandela. At ninety years old, with a legacy of leadership, inspiration, admiration and political prowess Nelson Mandela stands as one of the World's Greatest Leaders according to voters on Today's Times Magazine. As one of the oldest living world leaders, Mandela says that eating a good breakfast, rising at 6.am, playing with his grandchildren and meeting with new political leaders as some of the hobbies that he enjoys these days. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born in a village near Umtata in the Transkei on 18 July 1918. His father was the principal councilor to the Acting Paramount Chief of Thembuland. After his fathers death, the young Mandela became the Paramount Chiefs ward to be groomed to assume High Office. He was later influenced by colleagues in prison to study law, politics, defense and aviation. During the whole of the fifties, Mandela was the victim of various forms of repression. He was banned, suspended, arrested and imprisoned. For much of the latter half of the decade he was one of the accused in the mammoth treason trial and great cost to his legal practice and his political work. After the Sharpeville Massacre in 1960, the ANC was outlawed, and Mandela still on trial was banned. The Long Walk To Freedom an epic autobiography written by Nelson Mandela himself, describes The Struggles, The Challenges, The Apartheid Times and The Fight for freedom for the ANC. Together with Oliver Tambo, Nelson Mandela's story tells of tales he went through and the lessons he learnt behind bars. Jailed for 27 years in five different prisons, Nelson Mandela speaks to Omar Abdulla from Footprints Filmworks regarding his perceptions, viewpoints, leadership qualities and ideas about the future of South Africa. During his years in Prison, Nelson Mandela's reputation grew steadily. He was widely accepted as the nations most popular Bantu leader and became a potent symbol of resistance as the anti-apartheid movement gathered strength. He consistently refused to compromise his values, his ethics, his morals and his dreams in order to realize his dreams of a countryman. Released from Prison on 11 February 1990, Mandela plunged wholeheartedly into his life's work, striving to attain the goals he and others had set out almost F O U R decades earlier. In 1991, at the first National Conference of the ANC held inside South Africa after being banned for decades, Nelson Mandela was elected President of the ANC while his lifelong friend and colleague Oliver Tambo, became the organizations National Chairperson. Nelson Mandela was elected as President of South Africa on May 10 1994. The fourth democratic elections in South Africa held on 22 April 2009 was a relative success with the ANC clinching just below the 66.6% majority of seats in Parliament. Mr. Jacob Zuma who is scheduled to be inaugurated on 9 May 2009 as President of South Africa should be having sleepless nights in anticipation of the sharing of seats in the National Assembly. Although Nelson Mandela has been used a "cheerleader" for the ANC in recent rallies, his involvement with the ANC has dropped since leaving office in 1998. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Footprints Filmworks Foundation-http://www.footprintsfilmworks.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- Page 2-FF News: Bulletin Boards-The Presidential Box Since his retirement from politics in 1998, Nelson Mandela has built many avenues with his legacy including The Nelson Mandela Foundation, The Nelson Mandela Bridge, The Nelson Mandela Rhodes Foundation and The Nelson Mandela Statue. To many South Africans and world leaders the name Nelson Mandela reflects a man of strength, courage, persistence and loyalty to his people, his family, his friends and his fellow countrymen. In a recent television broadcast on SABC commentator Joanne Johnson argued that Nelson Mandela, "Perhaps the most generally admired figure of our age, falls short of the giants of the past. Mandela himself argues that "I was not a messiah, but an ordinary man who had become a leader because of extraordinary circumstances. "Clearly, a changing world demands redefinition of old concepts." With over fifty honorary degrees from fifty different universities around the world including Oxford, Wits, Yale and The Footprints Filmworks Foundation, Nelson Mandela accepts gratitude to South Africans for the work and effort he has put into our country. South Africa would probably be overshadowed by other African countries if we did not have the support and strength of Nelson Mandela and the ANC. Nicknamed, "Madiba","Champion", "The Ubuntu of South Africa", and "The President of South Africa", Madiba's legacy speaks for itself. According to media reports in South Africa many political and community leaders identify Nelson Mandela as a MAN of peace, ambition, love and a great teacher. Mandla Mandela, Nelson Mandela's grandson who introduced the footprints team to Nelson Mandela told us that Nelson Mandela has been cooked up in his Houghton home reflecting the challenges of the ANC and the South African Elections. Although the Footprints Filmworks crew were not allowed to be in the room whilst I interviewed Nelson Mandela, the message remained the same. Mandla Mandela, confessed to the footprints team that Madiba no longer gives Exclusive Interviews since his retirement. With due persistence and several telephone calls our dream of meeting "The Ubuntu of South Africa" came to a reality. Unfortunately, this interview was not recorded on camera, as the camera lights affect Madiba on stage. Q1) Omar Abdulla: Good evening Mr. Mandela, it's an honor to meet with you. Thank you for this interview. I am greatly inspired by the work you do for South Africans. Briefly describe your upbringing in the community of South Africa? Nelson Mandela: During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to the struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against Black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal that I hope to achieve . But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die. I was raised as a tribal leader under my fathers footprints and chief posts. The notorious Rivonia Trial of 1964 perhaps changed my life. Q2) Omar Abdulla: Whilst you were Prison, what were your challenges, and what trials and tribulations did you go through.? Nelson Mandela: Initially, I was tortured and battered by the fierce apartheid regime. The white government were taking control of The Republic from all corners. At that time, the Africans were the underdogs and no opportunities were available for us. I remember, Walter Sisulu, Ahmed Kathrada, Mac Maharaj and the late Oliver Tambo were close colleagues of mine who stood against the white government. Policemen would come into our shacks and huts and arrest us for no reason. The reason We were arrested was for Treason, Sabotage against the current government, failure to abide by the country's laws and many other little wars including the Rivonia Trial. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Footprints Filmworks Foundation-http://www.footprintsfilmworks.com------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 3-FF News: Bulletin Boards-The Presidential Box Q3) Omar Abdulla: How did joining the African National Congress change your life? Nelson Mandela: I joined the ANC in 1944 when we had a mere 60 members. The African National Congress message has changed over time I am sorry to say, we have lost some sought of our history over time. When we campaigned in those days, we did not have these fancy slogans and television media to market the ANC. We went door to door to win voters support. When we were getting too strong for the ruling party, that's when the banning process came in, and that's when I was sentenced to prison. The current elections in April, the African National Congress spent 22 million rand in one month just to win voters support. Q4) Omar Abdulla: What sought of encouragement and love did Winnie Mandela give you whilst you were in Prison? Nelson Mandela: I have six children and over twenty grandchildren with Winnie Mandela. Winnie was always supportive with me when I was in prison but she did not have a clue as to what I went through. She is the mother of my children and she grew them up when I was not around. As for our relationship, it was always about money and comparisons. She always compared me to other people which I did not like. Our constant struggles probably drove us apart. Whilst in prison she would visit me once per week to my colleagues amusement. When we got divorced in 1996, she created a nationwide campaign against the African National Congress and my people, chanting stories that I myself never heard. I am currently married to Graca Michelle for ten years, of which I am very happy. Q5) Omar Abdulla: Our current South African government has grown steadily at above 20% since 1994, yet certain leaders complain and cannot grow our country in certain avenues including health, tax, finance and labor. What is your opinion on growth in South Africa for the future.? Nelson Mandela: The current topic amongst world leaders is change. As Nelson Mandela, I have always put my country first, if every South African were to do that, than perhaps we should see some change. Many South Africans are involved in their own lives, their own belief systems, their own ideas about the future and their own philosophies. What we need to do now, is bring our energies together to create an effect. Remember, when you combine all energies, all matter, all time and all space, you would see the grander picture of life. Q6) Omar Abdulla: What is your relationship with FW De Klerk, Jacob Zuma, Thabo Mbeki and Kgalema Motlanthe's? Nelson Mandela: Remember, a President is not a President if he does not have the support of his people. I have always showed my support for all the Presidents of South Africa. Thabo Mbeki in my opinion was aloof with the community of South Africa as he was always abroad and more interested in foreign aid and foreign relationships which I totally disagree with. I am not that familiar with Kgalema Motlante so I have no comment on him. FW De Klerk and I go back a long way, but our relationship has soured over several disputes recently. Jacob Zuma is a powerhouse champion who I feel would lead South Africa from the front. Jacob Zuma would probably be one of South Africa's best Presidents. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Footprints Filmworks Foundation-http://www.footprintsfilmworks.com---- Page 4-FF News: Bulletin Boards-Advert--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Footprints Filmworks Champion Cars At a time when the array of high-end cars is nearly limitless, selecting just one can be a confusing proposition. The good news: Every year a few models stand apart. 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