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Negotiating peaceful transition to democracy from "summary" of Long Walk To Freedom by Nelson Mandela
In the early 1990s, we found ourselves at a crucial juncture in South Africa's history. After years of struggle and resistance against apartheid, it became clear that change was inevitable. The question was not whether change would come, but how it would come. As leaders of the African National Congress (ANC), we were faced with the task of negotiating a peaceful transition to democracy with the apartheid government. This was no easy feat, as the wounds of the past were deep and countless lives had been lost in the fight for freedom. We knew that the only way forward was through dialogue and compromise. We had to set aside our anger and resentment and focus on the bigger picture – building a new, inclusive South Africa where all its citizens could live ...
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