Long Walk 'sequel' released
BOOKS: Mandla Langa completes Madiba’s work
The sequel to Long Walk to Freedom was based on Mandela’s draft and notes, and a wealth of previously unseen archive material
When Nelson Mandela died in December 2013, he had not finished the second part of his memoir, Long Walk to Freedom. The book was to cover his presidential years and he began writing it when he left office in 1999, after having served just one term. But ill-health and his determination to set up his foundation meant it was pushed down his list of priorities. Then SA writer Mandla Langa was brought in to finish the work. He used Mandela’s unfinished draft as well as detailed notes that Mandela made, together with a wealth of previously unseen archive material. Dare Not Linger: The Presidential Years was released this week. The prologue is by Mandela’s widow, Graça Machel, and the result is a vivid and often inspirational account of Mandela’s presidency. Langa is an Umkhonto we Sizwe-trained soldier who lived for years in exile in Botswana, Mozambique and Angola. He is also an acclaimed writer and journalist and was the first South African to be awarded the Arts Council of Great Britai...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.