Out of the experience of an extraordinary human disaster that lasted too long, must be born a society of which all humanity will be proud. the time for the healing of the wounds has come. the moment to bridge the chasms that divide us has come. never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another and indignity. -nelson mandela's inaugural address, may 10, 1994 nelson mandela's inaugural address reflects his belief that a) minority rule in south africa should be eradicated. b) the system of apartheid should not be allowed in south africa. c) although once necessary, the system of apartheid should be eliminated. d) the people responsible for the system of apartheid should be punished.