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Nelson Mandela: Civil Rights Activist & President Of South Africa - Biography

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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a nonviolence anti-apartheid activist, politician and philanthropist who became South Africa-s first black president. Find out more about his life in this short biography Biography Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born on July 18, 1918, in Mvezo, a small village in the Transkei region of South Africa. He was the son of Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa and Nosekeni Fanny. Mandela's father was the chief of the village, and Mandela was raised in the traditional Thembu royal family. Mandela attended both primary and secondary schools in his village, and in 1939, he enrolled at the University of Fort Hare, the only higher education institution for black South Africans at the time. However, he was expelled after participating in a student protest. He then completed his Bachelor of Arts degree through correspondence courses while working at a law firm. In 1944, Mandela joined the African National Congress (ANC), a political party that aimed to fight against racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa. He became involved in anti-apartheid activities and advocated for equal rights for all races. However, Mandela's political activism didn't sit well with the government. In 1964, he was convicted of sabotage and conspiracy to overthrow the state and was sentenced to life imprisonment. Mandela spent the next 27 years in prison, most of them on Robben Island, a notorious prison where political prisoners were held. During his time in prison, Mandela became a symbol of the anti-apartheid movement. His imprisonment garnered international attention and pressure on the South African government to end apartheid. Mandela's resolve and leadership inspired millions of people both within South Africa and around the world. In 1990, amidst growing international pressure, South African President F.W. de Klerk released Mandela from prison. Mandela led the ANC in negotiations with the government, ultimately resulting in the dismantling of apartheid and the first multiracial democratic elections in South Africa's history. In 1994, Mandela was elected as the first black president of South Africa, serving until 1999. As president, Mandela focused on reconciliation and healing the wounds of apartheid. He established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address the human rights violations committed during the apartheid era. Mandela was widely admired for his statesmanship and ability to bring people together. After his presidency, Mandela became involved in various philanthropic and humanitarian endeavors, such as the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund. He worked tirelessly to combat poverty, HIV/AIDS, and improve education in South Africa. Nelson Mandela passed away on December 5, 2013, at the age of 95. His life and legacy continue to inspire people around the world, and he is remembered as one of the greatest leaders and human rights champions in history.
Date: 2023-11-22

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Comments and reviews: 9

PaulsPickles
Real history- Mandela blew up railroads with gangs to rebel against the government, leading to the deaths of innocent women and children. Mandela was later imprisoned after more illegal activity that's not mentioned in this documentary. When Mandela got out of prison, seen as a monument of bravery and compassion for his movement, was pushed to power. When elected he allowed gangs to run rampant and terrorize lots of land owners who are mostly white by breaking in and/or robbing their homes making them have to hire private security because the government does nothing about it. To this day whites are being forced to give up their land to the government so it can be given to blacks because that's -the way for an equal South Africa- so proclaimed by the man who has taken over for Mandela. Not to mention Mandela was shoulder to shoulder buds with Fidel Castro so that should shed some light on to who he was behind closed doors.
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Delilah
Nelson Mandela was a liar and a traitor to his own people. Like so many others, including my own US Presidents, they are wolves in sheep-s clothing.
Mandela was not the only one to suffer. He was not the only prisoner. Many, many other braver, truer, and loyal to their people suffered tremendously and many more died.
Mandela is a farce; a traitor, a murderer, and a member of the NWO. He is no hero and just because his praises have been sung for so long does not make him a leader of anything. There are many who know the truth and hate him. He and Winnie were murderers.
Mandela may have fooled many, but he never fooled God.
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disability. 2677
Nelson I need you to come and get me and take me back to Michigan and fast I am in Jackson, MS I really need your help for you to come and get me these people have lost their mind with me its time I go I have to leave today I dont have very much money to get there. These people. Deborah Pickett, Dawn Wilson, Nateea Maffet have followed me here and they are destoying me I could really use a way out of here do sick pyscos!
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Nasia
He had an opportunity to the red abraca of its enemies but he did nothing he embrace them now you have the Chinese and Japanese to deal with continue colonization because I lack of strong leadership but maybe that will change now
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Onsite
He nothing but bang up for 27 years then bent over for the racists when releasement got paid off for his bang up thats why the racists like him up. dont complain when racists fk U and you too could win a noble peace price --
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Michael
Can someone explain how you get a Nobel PEACE price if you believe in violence? Isn't peace and violence antithetical? And don't say violence leads to peace.
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California
He reach the equality thanks to ghadaffi who gave him weapons to fight the British.
R. i. p for fighting agaisnt racism
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Sara's
Who else came to watch a video on Nelson Mandela because it is Mandela International Day today and your partner is from SA?
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Isa
Don't used against me witch you who distort everything. I was curious about the life of Nelson Mandela
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