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ZA COM MR-S-1195
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Speech by Mandela President of the African National Congress- Dinner with National Basketball Association
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- 1993-08-01 - 1993-08-31 (Aug-93)
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Transcription of speech made by Mr Mandela
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Migrated from the Nelson Mandela Speeches Database (Sep-2018).
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ANC Archives, Office of the ANC President, Nelson Mandela Papers, University of Fort Hare
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TRANSCRIPT
Chairperson
Distinguished visitors from [the] National Basketball Association and Players Union
Friends
Basketball is one of the biggest growing sport in South Africa. I am extremely pleased that the National Basketball, the most successful and most famous basketball organisation in the world, has decided to hold clinics in South Africa. I am certain that the knowledge your players and coaches are going to impart will inspire our youngsters to emulate the feats of your famous "dream team".
Sport is a very important component in uniting any society and that is why the ANC and I personally lifted international sports sanctions. We have been totally vindicated on this issue as sport in our country is already beginning to unite our people.
We are undergoing a very difficult time during this crucial period leading 'up to our first-ever democratic elections. I am certain that by the end of your visit here you will understand why we are seeking the assistance of people from all over the world.
I understand that the National Basketball Association and the Players Union will be bringing a team to tour South Africa this time next year. We have great optimism that by your next visit we will be welcoming you to a democratic united South Africa.
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Chairperson
Distinguished visitors from [the] National Basketball Association and Players Union
Friends
Basketball is one of the biggest growing sport in South Africa. I am extremely pleased that the National Basketball, the most successful and most famous basketball organisation in the world, has decided to hold clinics in South Africa. I am certain that the knowledge your players and coaches are going to impart will inspire our youngsters to emulate the feats of your famous "dream team".
Sport is a very important component in uniting any society and that is why the ANC and I personally lifted international sports sanctions. We have been totally vindicated on this issue as sport in our country is already beginning to unite our people.
We are undergoing a very difficult time during this crucial period leading 'up to our first-ever democratic elections. I am certain that by the end of your visit here you will understand why we are seeking the assistance of people from all over the world.
I understand that the National Basketball Association and the Players Union will be bringing a team to tour South Africa this time next year. We have great optimism that by your next visit we will be welcoming you to a democratic united South Africa.
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- Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla (Aug-93)
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Acquisition method: Hardcopy ; Source: ANC Archives, Office of the ANC President, Nelson Mandela Papers, University of Fort Hare. Accessioned on 20/01/2010 by Zintle Bambata