Nelson Mandela

Historical statement, archived 23 March 2026 · Soweto, South Africa

Nelson Mandela

I am surprised at the conditions that the government wants to impose on me. I am not a violent man.

8:23 AM · Mar 23, 2026 Archived Record

Reply to President Botha's conditional freedom offer, read by daughter Zindzi at Jabulani Stadium to 70,000 people. February 10, 1985.

I believe in nonviolence

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Recorded Mar 23, 2026 at 8:23 AM UTC

Location Soweto, South Africa

Reason Because I dissent against my government

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