Nelson Mandela and Apartheid

Apartheid consisted of numerous laws that allowed the ruling white minority in South Africa to segregate, exploit and terrorize the vast majority the South Africa. Mandelamania is what the astonished national media dubbed the hero worship that enveloped the serenely commanding African National Congress leader on every stop of his 11-day eight city American odyssey. By any name, the rousing cross-country reception accorded Mandela and his wife and co-struggler Winnie was unmatched in its sweep and emotion.