Former diplomat recalls his impressions of the late leader Ispent six years working in South Africa in the 1990s,during which time I was privileged to witness the personal charisma of the great South African leader Ne...Former diplomat recalls his impressions of the late leader Ispent six years working in South Africa in the 1990s,during which time I was privileged to witness the personal charisma of the great South African leader Nelson Mandela,who became that country’s first black president in 1994.In those years,whenever Mandela appeared at the reception parties of foreign missions,he would be greeted with cheers.He was a man who cherished friendships through both his words and deeds.I heard him say many times that the new South Africa would展开更多
文摘Former diplomat recalls his impressions of the late leader Ispent six years working in South Africa in the 1990s,during which time I was privileged to witness the personal charisma of the great South African leader Nelson Mandela,who became that country’s first black president in 1994.In those years,whenever Mandela appeared at the reception parties of foreign missions,he would be greeted with cheers.He was a man who cherished friendships through both his words and deeds.I heard him say many times that the new South Africa would
