(( Nelson Mandela ))
Turning points :
- Mandela became involved in politics
- Mandela and several others were charged with treason. Conducting their own defence they
eventually proved to be victorious
- The Sharpeville massacre of 63 black South African’s changed the whole political climate this
led Mandela to advocate armed struggle through the Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK).
- Although negotiations were painfully slow and difficult, they eventually led to Mandela’s release in 1990.
- His advocacy of reconciliation led to international acclaim and importantly the trust of the White
African population.
Achievements :
- Mandela and was groomed for becoming chief of his local tribe
- Mandela was able to finish his degree and qualified as a Lawyer
- In 1952 Mandela and Tambo opened the first Black Law firm in South Africa
- In 1944 Mandela helped found the ANC Youth League
- Mandela’s release in 1990
- on 10 May 1994 Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as the first democratically elected State President
of South Africa on and was President until June 1999
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