· On July 18, 1918 he had born in Transkei, South Africa.
· In 1942, he studied in the University of Witwatersrand and qualified in law.
· In 1944, he joined the African National Congress.
· After 1948, he was engaged in resistance against the ruling National Party's apartheid policies.
· In 1956-1961 he went on trial for treason.
· In 1961, he was acquitted.
· In 1962, he was arrested and sentenced to five years' imprisonment with hard labour.
· In 1963, he has been arrested and was brought to stand trial for plotting to overthrow the government by violence.
· On June 12, 1964 he was sentenced to life imprisonment.
· From 1964 to 1982, he was incarcerated at Robben Island Prison, thereafter, he was at Pollsmoor Prison.
· On February 11, 1990 he was released.
· In 1991, Mandela was elected President of the ANC.
Achievements:
· He became a potent symbol of resistance as the anti-apartheid movement.
· In 1991, he was elected President of the ANC.
· In 1993, he received the Nobel Peace Prize.
· In 1994, he was elected President of the South Africa.
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