I am prepared to die speech; Freedom

1. Tried to turn the government into a democratic party.

1.1. A mass organization of the people can only culminate the establishment of democracy.

1.2. It is our task as leaders to place our views before our organizations and to allow the democratic structures

2. Only such a normalized situation which allows for free political activities can allow us to consult our people in order to obtain a mandate

2.1. It is our belief that the future of our country can only be determined by a body which is democratically elected on a nonracial basis

2.2. Negotiations on the dismantling of apartheid will have to address the overwhelming demands of our people for a democratic, nonracial society in a unitary South Africa

3. We call on our white compatriots to join us in the shaping of a new South Africa

3.1. Universal suffrage on a common voters roll in a united, democratic and nonracial South Africa is the only way to peace and racial harmony

3.2. We call on the international community to continue the campaign to isolate the apartheid regime

4. Author's Purpose: To inform you of Nelson Mandela's speech of freedom.