Mandela’s last major address to parliament

Date: 5 Feb 1999
Updated: 30 Sep 2019

President Nelson Mandela delivered his last major address to parliament at the opening of the ultimate session of the first democratically elected parliament.

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01Nelson Mandela, (1999), Speech by Nelson Mandela at the opening of parliament, from the South African Government Information, 05 February, [online], Avaialbe at www.info.gov.za [Accessed: 8 August 2011]

Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). Mandela’s last major address to parliament. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013425

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"Mandela’s last major address to parliament." South African History Online, 16 Mar. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013425. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

South African History Online. "Mandela’s last major address to parliament." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013425.