CLEAN : Reaction as South Africa's last apartheid president FW de Klerk dies

The transcript discusses the importance of bold decisions at critical moments in history, focusing on the release of Nelson Mandela and the subsequent negotiations in 1994. It highlights the tactics and major decisions that led to significant changes in South Africa, emphasizing the role of leadership and strategic actions in shaping history.

What was the significance of the decision to release Nelson Mandela according to the text?

What does the term 'beachhead' refer to in the context of the negotiations of 1994?