Nelson Mandela

Turning points:

When his father died he becoming chief of his local tribe.

Whilst at university Nelson Mandela became increasingly aware of the unjust nature of South African Society.

and along with his good friend and comrade Oliver Tambo was expelled from Fort Hare for organising a student strike.

Mandela had to resign from the ANC and work underground. 

In the late 50s (56 ‒61) there was an extremely lengthy Treason Trial in which Mandela and several others were charged with treason. 

The Sharpeville massacre of 63 black South African’s. Mandela to advocate armed struggle 

Mandela had been arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment in the notorious Robben Island prison

Mandela’s release in 1990.

Since retiring from office Nelson Mandela has continued to be an international figure of great stature.

Achievements:

Mandela finish his degree and qualified as a Lawyer

In 1952 Mandela and Tambo opened the first Black Law firm in South Africa.

In 1944 Mandela helped found the ANC Youth League, whose Programme of Action was adopted by the ANC in 1949. 

Conducting their own defence they eventually proved to be victorious.

He helped to keep other Men’s spirits high 

Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as the first democratically elected State President of South Africa 

Nelson Mandelais also associated with many educational programmes and initiatives such as Make Poverty History Campaign.

Mandela Winning the election the ANC faces a difficult challenge

Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize