State President of South Africa

protests and armed resistances against the government to end apartheid permanently. In his lifetime he was arrested twice and had three marriages. He was the first black president of South Africa and lived to be 95 years old. He was also considered and philanthropist and a major weapon against racism. He also served as the president of the African National Congress for 6 years. Nelson’s main goal was to abolish racial inequality. Nelson Mandela had a somewhat troubled childhood. He was born on…

struggle to end the Apartheid regime which had plagued South Africa for many years with little hope of ever subsiding. Despite his passing, he remains a key figure to the eventual success in South Africa’s long struggle for freedom, and continues to live on in the memory of the nation he served to accomplish its democracy. Rolihlahla Madiba Dalibhunga Mandela, known globally as Nelson Mandela, was born in a small rural village in South Africa named Mvezo in the Qunu district, on July 18th, 1918…

the South African village of Mvezo, Mandela’s father, Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa served as the village’s chief. Mandela’s mother, Nosekeni…

in South Africa in 2010. He returned to his childhood community of Qunu, South Africa, where he spent most of his final years. At the age of 95, Nelson Mandela died at his home in Johannesburg, South Africa. Mandela left behind a great legacy of wisdom and integrity. Nelson Mandela will continue to be a source of inspiration for civil rights activists worldwide. In 2009, Mandela’s birthday was declared Mandela Day. It became an international day to promote global peace and celebrate the South…

Born on july 18, 1918, Nelson Mandela grew up into the royal family of the Xhosa-speaking Thembu tribe in the South African village of Mvezo. His father was a tribe chief who died in 1927, and his mother took care of him until she passes away in 1968. He was adopted by his teacher and given the name Nelson Mandela by her keeping it out of respect. Growing up Mandela would listen to stories about his great ancestors fighting for equality through peace, and from an early age Nelson developed the…

The inspiring and courageous leader Nelson Mandela, originally called Rolihlahla Mandela, was born on July 18, 1918, in the small village of Mvezo, by the Mbashe River in Transkei, South Africa. In his tribe, the Thembu tribe, his father Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa was chief. That is until he died of lung cancer when Mandela was only 9 years old. As a favor for his father, Chief Jongintaba Dalindyebo, the acting regent of the Thembu people, adopted Mandela. He was forced to move to Mqhekezweni, the…

leader of the African National Congress, and in jail. During this time he fought for the rights of black Africans in South Africa, and strived to make South Africa a democracy with free elections. After being released from jail, and the majority of South Africans gained rights for the first time, Mandela was elected president in the first election. During this time he unified South Africa, and got rid of many racial prejudices there. After stepping down from office Mandela continued to be a…

black natives of South Africa. He is a hero in my eyes because he fought for other people, stayed behind his beliefs and wanted equality for all, and was honored and respected for his actions. He was a man that searched for freedom and equality for all. He didn’t care about the consequences and fought until South Africa’s government was fair to all. Nelson Mandela is considered a hero to many different people. But what makes him a notable hero?…

Rolihlahla and Dalibhunga too. He is one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century and a respected man around the world. He is mostly famous because he had fight for freedom in South Africa. He is a lawyer, a campaigner, a politician, a strategist, a military commander, a negotiator, a diplomat, a president and a statesman. He died the 5 december 2013 at 90 years old in Johanessburg. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for ending the apartheid regime. When he was young,…

hard times people will try and eat you alive try and break you down but no matter what you believe in fight for it don’t let other take that dream and purpose away from you. Nelson fought for apartheid. Apartheid was a a type of segregation in South Africa where black people or other racial groups didn't have the same rights as the whites. He fought to end apartheid and promote human rights. Even in jail he was treated beyond the lowest of them all because he was a black politician had a far…