Nelson Mandela visits Leeds - 2001
Nelson Mandela in Leeds to reopen gardens named in his honour in 2001. Jon Snow acting as compere, with Blacksmith Lady Mambazo also performing during the gala presentation. Nelson Mandela also misnames Leeds for Liverpool at one point in his speech.
UK: LONDON: SECOND DAY OF NELSON MANDELA'S VISIT
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On day two of his state visit to the U-K, President Nelson Mandela continued to pack engagements into his schedule.
Rising early to plant a commemorative tree in St James' park, Mandela went on to meet the Commonwealth Secretary General, address business leaders and lunch with the Prime Minister.
Later, he attended a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace, in which he was showered with honorary academic degrees.
South Africans and Londoners once again turned out to greet the man who smashed apartheid.
On the second day of his visit to Britain, Nelson Mandela attended a symbolic tree-planting ceremony in St. James' Park, near Buckingham Palace.
The event took place early morning -- around 7.30 local time.
Mandela's packed schedule and his habit of rising at dawn meant he was scheduled for three engagements before 9am.
His magnetic personality and attempts to unite black and white South Africans into a 'rainbow' nation have charmed the British people.
He has been warmly welcomed by the public and by royalty.
At a splendid state banquet at the Palace, Tuesday evening, Britain's Queen Elizabeth, hailed the former political prisoner as the saviour of South Africa.
But beneath the smiles and flag waving is a serious side to the President's visit. Top of his agenda is an attempt to boost British investment in his country.
He pointed to the newly planted tree as a symbol of the growing bond between his country's fledgling democracy and the United Kingdom.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
This is very symbolic because I now have something concrete which links me with Britain. I wish I had the means and resources to come here almost every week and water this tree.
SUPER CAPTION: Nelson Mandela, South African President
Showing no sign of fatigue, despite yesterday's numerous engagements, and a busy second day ahead, the 78-year-old Mandela delighted crowds by dancing with a traditional South African band.
Dennis Goldberg, jailed with Mandela for life in 1964, was a bomb maker for the A-N-C's underground armed wing.
He spent 21 years in prison before accepting a government offer of freedom in return for denouncing violence. He was released in 1985. Mandela rejected a similar offer and was not released until 1990.
Goldberg, now resident in the U-K, commended his friend's tireless efforts to represent the 'rainbow' nation.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
To see the fulfillment of things we fought for. We survived it - a lot of people died. People were tortured and brutally treated. I'm delighted to see him (Mandela) here. Not simply because he is my friend but because he represents my whole country. It's a tangible demonstration that we can build a future for all our people. We've only just started.
SUPER CAPTION: Dennis Goldberg, Former ANC bomb maker
Later, still showing no sign of slowing down, Mandela arrived at 10 Downing for lunch and talks with John Major.
It was his fourth engagement of the day.
Quizzed at the ensuing news conference on how long he'd remain in office, the President repeated his plans to stand down at the end of his current term.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
I don't think that it is proper, even at the present moment, that a robust country like South Africa should be led by a septuagenarian. I think we need a younger man with a drive who can put this country on a new footing. And we've many such men and women in the leadership of the ANC.
SUPER CAPTION: Nelson Mandela, South African President
As well as dinning with royalty, and lunching with the Prime Minister, Mandela has been showered with honorary academic degrees.
The record number of honorary degrees awarded to one man were handed out in the garden of Buckingham Palace.
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SINGAPORE: SOUTH AFRICA'S PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA VISIT
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South African President Nelson Mandela is in Singapore for a two day visit where he was given a ceremonial welcome.
But the visit is likely to spark some controversy after the President said Thursday that South Africa had no hesitation in trading with Southeast Asian nations despite their close links with Burma's military rulers, accused of suppressing human rights and democracy.
Mandela, whose anti-apartheid struggle inspired democracy and human rights activism around the world, said the new democratic South Africa cannot be influenced by the foreign policies of other countries.
Nelson Mandela limped down the plane to a warm welcome by Singapore President Ong Teng Cheong.
Singapore, the Lion City, was the South African President's third stop of his ten-day trip through Southeast Asia.
He made it a point to introduce his official companion, Mrs Grace Machel, a former Mozambique first lady.
Their relationship has been the subject of much media speculation but the couple have refused to give anything away.
The South African entourage, most of them business delegates, were given a ceremonial welcome on arrival.
Before arriving for his visit to Singapore, Mandela had stopped over in the Philippines and Brunei.
The South African president is aiming to drum up investments and trade between Africa and Asia.
But it was not all work and no play.
Mandela made a stop at Singapore's famous Botanical Gardens, pleasantly surprising tourists and visitors at the park.
This tree, the giant cola from West Africa, was dedicated to him, marked by a plaque. This the first time a visiting dignitary has been given a tree.
Mandela's popularity was evident.
Everywhere the President went in the park, he was mobbed by admirers - tourists and locals, alike.
Singapore also presented him with a selection of orchids, specially bred for naming purposes.
All Mandela had to do was to choose one specie out of four that he liked best and the hybrid flower was officially named after him.
Other leaders who have been given this honour include Margaret Thatcher and former Pakistan leader Benazir Bhutto.
But Mrs Machel wasn't left out either and also choose a flower, becoming the first non-head of state to have an orchid in her name.
The President brushed aside speculation, Thursday, that wedding bells are likely anytime soon but confirmed he would continue to travel with her.
Mandela also received Singapore's Senior Minister, Lee Kuan Yew at his hotel suite.
But even as the President of Singapore praised Mandela for his contributions to African democracy, one Singapore opposition party hit out at the Singapore government for hypocrisy.
They criticised political leaders for paying tribute to Mandela while imposing restrictions on a local former political detainee.
It's not known whether the two leaders discussed Singapore's former political detainee, who was arrested under Lee's instructions.
Before leaving for his next stop-over in Malaysia, Mandela attended a state dinner held in his honour.
It was largely attended by government and business representatives, a chance for informal contacts to be developed.
ASEAN countries, especially Singapore and Malaysia, have recently gone big on investments in African nations.
Mandela says his visit is to strengthen those growing ties.
The South African leader made it clear that his country would not hesitate to do business with ASEAN even if Burma (Myanmar) is admitted into the seven-nation grouping, saying that his country could not afford to be influenced by the foreign policies of other countries.
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After two years of discussion, director of the campaign Stephen Nze has been speaking to us about the remarkable response from Liverpool Council and what they have already achieved.