BIOGRAPHY

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born in Transkei, South Africa on July 18, 1918.
Studied at University College of Fort Hare and the University of Witwatrsrand and was qualified in law in 1942. He went on trial for treason and was acquitted in 1961.
He dreamed of contributting to the liberation struggle with his people. Mandela was arrested again sentenced to five years imprisonment with hard labuor.
During his years in prison, Nelson Mandela's reputation grew steadily. Hi was widely acceted as the most significant black leader in South Africa and became an potent symbol of resistance. He consistently refused to compromise his political position to obtain his freedom.
He was released on February 11, 1990. In 1991, Mandela was elected president of the ANC.
Nelson Mandela never stopped their attempt to achieve democracy, equelity an education.