We have, at last, achieved our political emancipation. We pledge ourselves to liberate all our people from the continuing bondage of poverty, deprivation, suffering, gender and other discrimination.
Never, never, and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another.
The sun shall never set on so glorious a human achievement.
Let freedom reign. God bless Africa!
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Model Answer
(i) Nelson Mandela was a visionary and compassionate leader who was deeply committed to the freedom and upliftment of all people, not just a single group.
(ii) False.
Mandela pledges to liberate "all our people" from poverty, deprivation, suffering, and gender and other discrimination. He also says "never again shall this land experience the oppression of one by another," showing his concern for all people regardless of race.
(iii) The phrase "so glorious a human achievement" refers to the end of apartheid and the dawn of democracy in South Africa — an achievement of immense historical significance. A correct replacement phrase could be: "such a magnificent human accomplishment" — conveying the same sense of pride, grandeur, and historic importance as the original.
(iv) False.
Mandela's words "all our people" and his promise to end "oppression of one by another" show he envisions freedom and welfare for all South Africans — black, white, and of every background — not exclusively black people.
Source: Nelson Mandela – Long Walk to Freedom, Chapter 2
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Explanation
- Sub-question (i) asks for an inference — draw a logical conclusion about Mandela's character from his words (pledges, vision, inclusive language).
- Sub-questions (ii) and (iv) appear to be the same question repeated in the paper; answer both as "False" with justification using the phrase "all our people" and "oppression of one by another" — these are the key textual evidence examiners look for.
- Sub-question (iii) asks for a replacement phrase — pick words that match the meaning (greatness/glory of the achievement). Examiners award marks for identifying the meaning AND giving a suitable synonym phrase.
- Always quote directly from the extract when justifying True/False answers — this earns full marks.