South Africa since apartheid : Boom or bust ? Nelson Mandela , who freed South Africa of apartheid , has died at age 95 . John Battersby : He said that being in prison for 20 years changed his # ##view . ` ` One of the most difficult things is not to change society ... but to change yourself , '' he said . Battersby : Mandela 's strength of character made him a potent leader and example for humanity .
Nelson Mandela , who freed South Africa of apartheid , has died at age 95 . John Battersby : He said that being in prison for 20 years changed his # ##view . ` ` One of the most difficult things is not to change society ... but to change yourself , '' he said . Battersby : Mandela 's strength of character made him a potent leader and example for humanity .