Nelson Mandela freed after 27 years
Commentary on crowds in celebratory mood, awaiting the arrival of Nelson Mandela released today; some street violence and looting with police shooting at crowd; Mandela's motorcade; Mandela appears on balcony to give first public statement for 27 years; calls upon the people to sieze the moment for change; calls upon international community to continue the campaign to isolate apartheid regime; concludes with black national anthem.
