Nelson Mandela

Turning Point
Became increasingly aware of the unjust nature of South African Society
 Had to resign from the ANC and work underground
this event helped Mandela to fight 
Nelson had been arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment in the notorious Robben Island prison.
He was released in 1990
Nelson lost his eldest son


Achievement 
Nelson Mandela finished his degree and qualified as a Lawyer 
Opened the first Black Law firm in South Africa
Mandela and several others were charged with treason. Conducting their own defence they eventually proved to be victorious.
Was inaugurated as the first democratically elected State President of South Africa on and was President until June 1999
Nelson have earned the trust of the White African population
 Nelson is widely admired and has received many prestigious awards.
Nelson was awarded Nobel Peace Prize





 He helped to keep other Men’s spirits high and never compromised his political principles when offered earlt release.