Undoubtedly,Nelson Mandela is one of Africa’s greatest sons.His life is such an exemplary one.Just a cursory glance at his life,tells a story of a man of great values;leadership,perseverance,a forgiving spirit,sacrifice,love,hope,faith,sacrifice and following through on ones beliefs. Nelson Mandela let go of a life of personal comfort;a high office position by right of his ancestry,to pursue a cause that united a whole nation. After spending 27 years in prison,twenty seven years in a cramped cell,coupled with toiling each day at a lime quarry,(that activity causing damage to his lungs that is the cause to his current health situation)predictably,he should have launched and spearheaded a campaign of revenge against his oppressors upon his release. Instead,he exhibited leadership and forgiveness.He stuck to his values and we are witnesses to the Rainbow nation. Madiba answers the question,’What can one person do?’ Quoting President Obama,’Nelson Mandela showed us that one man’s ...