Time line
in 1918 -born at Qunu
became increasingly aware of the unjust nature of South African Society.
In 1952 - opened the first Black Law firm in South Africa.
In 1944 - helped found the ANC Youth League
in 1949-was instrumental in pushing the ANC into more direct action
in1968-the S.A.state had become increasingly repressive making it more difficult for the ANC to operate.
time line:
in 1960-government banned the ANC
in 1962-had been arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment in the notorious Robben Island prison.
in 1990-led to Mandela’s release
in 1994-1999- was inaugurated as the first democratically elected State President of South Africa on and was President
In 1993 - was awarded the Nobel Peace Prizejointly with F.W. De Klerk
Turning point:
1. When his father died, Mandela and was groomed for becoming chief of his local tribe.
Mandela would never be able to make this commitment.
2. The majority of Black South Africans had little opportunities either Economic or Political. Much to the disappointment of his family.
3. In 1952- Mandela and Tambo opened the first Black Law firm in South Africa.
4. In 1944-1949- Mandela helped found the ANC Youth League, whose Programme of Action was adopted by the ANC
5. in 1960 -the Sharpeville massacre of 63 black South African’s changed the whole political climate
6. by 1962- Mandela had been arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment in the notorious Robben Island prison. never compromised his political principles when offered earlt release.
7. in1994-1999 -Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as the first democratically elected State President of South Africa on and was President
Achievement:
- In 1952 Mandela and Tambo opened the first Black Law firm in South Africa.
- Mandela had to resign from the ANC and work underground. In the late 50s
- This led Mandela to advocate armed struggle through the Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK).
- Conducting their own defence they eventually proved to be victorious.
- were also difficult as South African society suffered inter cultural violence between ANC and Inkarta supporters, in addition to slow progress on a new constitution
- As president, Mandela presided over the transition from minority rule and apartheid.
- Although negotiations were painfully slow and difficult, they eventually led to Mandela’s release in 1990. It was an emotional moment watched by millions around the globe
- The next 4 years were also difficult as South African society suffered inter cultural violence between ANC and Inkarta supporters, in addition to slow progress on a new constitution.
- Nelson Mandela has continued to be an international figure of great stature.
- He is one of the few politicians who have gone beyond a political role;
- he is widely admired and has received many prestigious awards.
- Nelson Mandelais also associated with many educational programmes and initiatives such as Make Poverty History Campaign.
