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Nelson Mandela was once quoted to say 'Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. Do not judge me by my successes; judge me by how many times I fell and got back up again'.
Nelson Mandela was a former African President, and actually, the first.
Mandela was Born on 18 July 1918, in a village in Mvezo in Umtata.
As the son of the chief, Nelson Mandela had unique access to higher education, not accessible to black people within South Africa at this time. Whilst studying at a University he first came involved in student protests. His denial to accept abuse unfairness and inequality to black people would last a lifetime and were the belief sets that shaped his political activism.
In his early 20s, Nelson moved to Johannesburg where he first encountered racial discrimination. This later became entrenched in law by the party government.
A couple of years following that he was given a job being a Clerk in a law firm. Mandela pursued his law studies and Joined the African Emission Congress, the oldest black political organization in South Africa.
Joining this organization was an important step in his life, Mandella was reported to say “It was when I came into the African National Congress, That I realized that Xhosas are only a part, of the African people. That the task of the ANC (African.National.Congress) was to unite the African people, by inviting them, to build a nation.”
In 1948 The Nationalist Government came into power by the White electorate in South Africa and a racial battle began.
In 1955 the ANC plus additional Organisations invited people from all kinds to gather in Kliptown to establish and encourage the Freedom Charter.
The Freedom Charter was the blueprint for a democratic and multi-racial South Africa, in which all races will be treated equally.
One of the most important events occurred in 1960 in South Africa when a peaceful crowd in the industrial area south of Johannesburg gathered to protest against past laws. The friendly protest was met with police shootings. Sixty Nine people died that day. It's stunning to know back then that if you stood up for yourself and others you get shot down or prosecuted.
In 1990, at the age of 71, Mandela was released unconditionally.
“We have made it very clear in our policy that South Africa is a country of many races, there is room for all the various races in this country.”
“There are many people who feel that it is useless and futile for us to continue talking peace and non-violence against a government whose reply is only savage attacks on an unarmed and defenseless people.”
On 12 June 1964, the court found Mandela guilty of all charges. Although the prosecution had called for the death sentence, the judge instead sentenced Mandela to life imprisonment.
After a long time of 27 years, he was substantially released after a crime he did not commit.
Mandela was freed on 11 February 1990. In 1991. Mandela was elected ANC President.
In 1993 Nelson Mandela was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize.
Mandela was rescinded from politics in June 1999. However, continued to take part in activism and philanthropy.
Mandela's presidential term lasted from 10 May 1994 – 14 June 1999
Mandela died on 5 December 2013 at the age of 95.
Nelson Mandela was an exceedingly democratic man. He served his country and will be known from all out of history, as a Representative for racial discrimination.
“Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela We Honor you for your amazing contributions to society today”
“I Salute you, Nelson Mandela.”
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