Why do some Black South Africans hate Nelson Mandela?

FOCHVILLE, South Africa — Here in Fochville, a sleepy farming and mining town in South Africa's conservative Afrikaner heartland, asking about Nelson Mandela can make people suddenly very busy. “How long will this take? read more

Firstly, the word hate is a bit strong - I doubt anyone hates him unless for some personal reason. In general, black people do not hate Nelson Mandela. The only possible reason for this could be that he supported the coming together of all people in the country (i.e. accepting whites). Thanks for the A2A. read more

Best Answer: Mandela was an African revolutionary, a man who urged the previously non-violent (and totally ineffective) African National Congress of South Africa to begin "armed struggle" against the racist & semi-fascist apartheid government, because the ruling party had closed off all other options. read more

Fortunately, Nelson Mandela would be released and become the first black president of South Africa, and has been the recipient of more than 250 awards, including the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize. In 2001, the Canadian Parliament voted to make Nelson Mandela an honorary citizen. read more