Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika – South Africa’s National Anthem
South Africa’s new national anthem is a symbol of positive change for the country. Visit this site to read about the history of the song and to view its words. Click Original English Translation and Current English Version and compare the two versions. Do the changes in the later version more accurately portray the hopes for South Africa? Record your impressions in the Web Links Activities Log.

The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela
This PBS Frontline site provides "an intimate portrait of one of the 20^th century’s greatest leaders"—Nelson Mandela. Through interviews, excerpts from Mandela’s writings, letters, reminiscences, and other materials, you will learn about the defining moments in Mandela’s life. Working with a small group of classmates, use the information here to create a display focusing on one aspect of Mandela’s life or work.

A literary tribute to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Read through this site on the National Orders award recipients, pay special attention to the brief overview of Mandela's work. Then write a poem or short work of prose that expresses the achievements of these award winners. You might like to explore Mandela’s influence on the people of the United States or his similarities to American civil rights leaders.