Nelson Mandela Sentenced to Life
Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo, Transkei, South Africa. He was born in July of 1918. Mandela was adopted at the age of nine. In 1939, he enrolled at the University of Fort Hare. He became really involved in the anti-apartheid movement in his 20’s. On June 12, 1964, Mandela received a life sentence for committing sabotage against South Africa’s apartheid government. He avoided a possible death sentenced.
Mandelas birth name was Rolihlahla. Mandela was sent to the prison on Robben island. He was tried with seven other men. Mandela was kept at the maximum security. He was even forbidden to wear sunglasses. The glare from the lime permanently damaged his eyesight. He was verbally and physically abused by white …show more content…
His cell was concrete and measured 8 ft by 7 ft. “Robben Island transformed Mandela through intelligence, charm and dignified defiance.”(Cumming, Denis) Mandela was a controversial figure. He spent his days breaking rocks into gravel. At night he worked on his LLB degree. Newspapers were forbidden from Mandela.
Mandela attended Christian Sunday services, but studied Islam. He also studied Afrikaans hoping to build respect for them. While he was in prison, he was forbidden from attending his first born son or mother’s funeral. Mandela performed hard labor. He received the lowest level of treatment because of his skin color. Mandela was permitted one visit and one letter every six months.
In 1982, Mandela moved to pollsmoor Prison. Conditions were better than Robben Island. Mandela eventually became the master of his own prison. Various official visitors met with Mandela. Political prisoners took part in work and hunger strikes.
In 1985, President P.W. Botha offered Mandela’s release in exchange for renouncing armed struggle. Mandela also went into surgery. In July 1988, Mandela turned 70. Mandela later spent time in Victor Vester Prison. In December Mandela was housed at a warders house. He was permitted many visitors there. ANC prisoners elected him as one of their four-man High
Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo, Transkei, South Africa. He was born in July of 1918. Mandela was adopted at the age of nine. In 1939, he enrolled at the University of Fort Hare. He became really involved in the anti-apartheid movement in his 20’s. On June 12, 1964, Mandela received a life sentence for committing sabotage against South Africa’s apartheid government. He avoided a possible death sentenced.
Mandelas birth name was Rolihlahla. Mandela was sent to the prison on Robben island. He was tried with seven other men. Mandela was kept at the maximum security. He was even forbidden to wear sunglasses. The glare from the lime permanently damaged his eyesight. He was verbally and physically abused by white …show more content…
His cell was concrete and measured 8 ft by 7 ft. “Robben Island transformed Mandela through intelligence, charm and dignified defiance.”(Cumming, Denis) Mandela was a controversial figure. He spent his days breaking rocks into gravel. At night he worked on his LLB degree. Newspapers were forbidden from Mandela.
Mandela attended Christian Sunday services, but studied Islam. He also studied Afrikaans hoping to build respect for them. While he was in prison, he was forbidden from attending his first born son or mother’s funeral. Mandela performed hard labor. He received the lowest level of treatment because of his skin color. Mandela was permitted one visit and one letter every six months.
In 1982, Mandela moved to pollsmoor Prison. Conditions were better than Robben Island. Mandela eventually became the master of his own prison. Various official visitors met with Mandela. Political prisoners took part in work and hunger strikes.
In 1985, President P.W. Botha offered Mandela’s release in exchange for renouncing armed struggle. Mandela also went into surgery. In July 1988, Mandela turned 70. Mandela later spent time in Victor Vester Prison. In December Mandela was housed at a warders house. He was permitted many visitors there. ANC prisoners elected him as one of their four-man High