In the village of Mvezo, Transkei, on July 18, 1918, a new child was born in the small village of Mvezo. The new-born child, soon to go on a difficult journey, will come out as an idol; a hero who fought hard for his people and achieved his lifelong dream of having “a democratic and free society, in which all persons live together in harmony, and with equal opportunities.” This child was known worldwide as Nelson Mandela, and would soon be known as one of the world’s most famous heroes worldwide.
The story begins with Mandela’s birth on July 18, 1918, into the royal family of the Xhosa-speaking Thembu tribe. Located in the South African village of Mvezo, Mandela’s father, Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa served as the village’s chief. Mandela’s mother, Nosekeni …show more content…
Mandela stated that he was committed to working toward peace, and declared that the ANC’s armed struggle would continue, until the black majority received rights to vote. Later in 1991, Mandela was elected president of the African National Congress (ANC), along with Oliver Tambo serving as national chairperson. Mandela continued to negotiate with President F.W. de Klerk toward the country’s first multiracial elections, while White South Africans were willing to share power, and black South Africans wanted a complete transfer of power. The negotiations, often strained, had a news of violent eruptions including the assassination of ANC leader Chris Hani. Mandela had to keep a delicate balance of political pressure and intense negotiations amid the demonstrations, well as armed resistance. In 1993, Mandela and President de Klerk were both awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their hard work towards dismantling apartheid. Negotiations between black and white South Americans prevailed: on which April 27, 1994, South Africa held its first democratic
The story begins with Mandela’s birth on July 18, 1918, into the royal family of the Xhosa-speaking Thembu tribe. Located in the South African village of Mvezo, Mandela’s father, Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa served as the village’s chief. Mandela’s mother, Nosekeni …show more content…
Mandela stated that he was committed to working toward peace, and declared that the ANC’s armed struggle would continue, until the black majority received rights to vote. Later in 1991, Mandela was elected president of the African National Congress (ANC), along with Oliver Tambo serving as national chairperson. Mandela continued to negotiate with President F.W. de Klerk toward the country’s first multiracial elections, while White South Africans were willing to share power, and black South Africans wanted a complete transfer of power. The negotiations, often strained, had a news of violent eruptions including the assassination of ANC leader Chris Hani. Mandela had to keep a delicate balance of political pressure and intense negotiations amid the demonstrations, well as armed resistance. In 1993, Mandela and President de Klerk were both awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their hard work towards dismantling apartheid. Negotiations between black and white South Americans prevailed: on which April 27, 1994, South Africa held its first democratic