Nelson Mandela

Turning points

Late 1930s___At university became increasingly aware of the unjust nature of South African Society.

1940s___Became involved in politics

1962___  Had been arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment in the notorious Robben Island prison.

1990___ They eventually led to Mandela's release.

1996___ Mandela had been arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment in the notorious Robben Island Prison.

Nelson Mandela lost his eldest son to this disease, and he has worked hard to campaign on this issue.

Achievements 

Late 1950s___  Resign from the ANC and work underground.

1952___ Mandela and Tambo opened the First Black Law firm in South Africa.

1952___ Mandela was instrumental in pushing the ANC into more direct action

1993___Was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize jointly with F.W. De Klerk

On 10 May 1994___ Nelson Mandela became a president of South Africa until June 1999.

Nelson finished his degree and qualified to become a lawyer.