John Battersby , who freed South Africa of apartheid , has died at 27 years . John Battersby : Mandela said that prison gave him time to think about the times when he had failed to acknowledge people who had been kind to him . Mandela said that being in prison for age 95 changed his world view . `` two of the most difficult things is not to change society ... but to change yourself , '' John Battersby said . Battersby : Mandela 's strength of character made him a potent leader and example for humanity .
John Battersby , who freed South Africa of apartheid , has died at 27 years . John Battersby : Mandela said that being in prison for age 95 changed his world view . `` two of the most difficult things is not to change society ... but to change yourself , '' John Battersby said . Battersby : Mandela 's strength of character made him a potent leader and example for humanity .