Turning Points


Whilst at university Nelson Mandela became increasingly aware of the unjust nature of South African Society. The majority of Black South Africans had little opportunities either Economic or Political.  Much to the disappointment of his family,majority of Black South Africans had little opportunities either Economic or Political. Much to the disappointment of his family, Mandela became involved in politics, Mandela became involved in politics, 


By the late 50s the S.A.state had become increasingly repressive making it more difficult for the ANC to operate. Mandela had to resign from the ANC and work underground.
Mandela had to resign from the ANC and work underground. 
 in 1960 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).


However by 1962 Mandela had been arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment in the notorious Robben Island prison.


 Mandela’s release in 1990. It was an emotional moment watched by millions around the globe


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.


                                                                Achivments


- university Nelson Mandela

-However 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. 

 However 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  Treason Trial  which Mandela and several others were charged with treason. Conducting their own defence they eventually proved to be victorious. 

 has received many prestigious awards.

In 1993 Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prizejointly with F.W. De Klerk