Nelson Mandela
Turning pointsBy the late 50s the S.A.state had become increasingly repressive making it more difficult for the ANC to operate.
Sharpeville massacre of 63 black South African’s and the government banned the ANC.
Mandela had been arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment in the notorious Robben Island prison.
Released in 1990.
Lost of his eldest son.
Achievements
Finished his degree and qualified as a Lawyer
1952 - Opened the first Black Law firm in South Africa
1944 - Helped found the ANC Youth League
The first democratically elected State President of South Africa.
Mandela presided over the transition from minority rule and apartheid
Received many prestigious awards
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prizejointly with F.W. De Klerk
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