ChildhoodChildhoodNelson was born in the village of Mvezo in Umtata which is Nelson was born in the village of Mvezo in Umtata which is the Transkei capital. the Transkei capital.

Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa Mandela's father was the chief Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa Mandela's father was the chief of Mvezo. Nelson Mandela's father had four wives but of Mvezo. Nelson Mandela's father had four wives but Nelson was born from the third wife. Nelson was born from the third wife.

When Nelson was young him and his father moved to Qunu.When Nelson was young him and his father moved to Qunu.

EducationEducation Nelson Mandela attended college at Fort Hare College, but while he was Nelson Mandela attended college at Fort Hare College, but while he was

there he was there, he boycotted and protested against college rules that there he was there, he boycotted and protested against college rules that were unjust and unfair. were unjust and unfair.

When administration began to find out that he was behind all the protesting, he When administration began to find out that he was behind all the protesting, he was asked to leave Fort Hare. was asked to leave Fort Hare.

Later on while he was in jail he began to study law and soon after he attended Later on while he was in jail he began to study law and soon after he attended Witwatersrand University in Johannesburg. Witwatersrand University in Johannesburg. Fort Hare College below Fort Hare College below

Mandela and His Fellow ProtestersMandela and His Fellow Protesters Protesting played a big part in Nelson Mandela’s fight for Apartheid. Protesting played a big part in Nelson Mandela’s fight for Apartheid.

One of the biggest groups that fought for the for black South African rights was the ANC or the One of the biggest groups that fought for the for black South African rights was the ANC or the African National Congress. African National Congress.

In 1960, the ANC was banned and a smaller protesting group was built off of it which was led by In 1960, the ANC was banned and a smaller protesting group was built off of it which was led by Nelson Mandela. The group was called Umkhonto we Sizwe. Many group followers were Nelson Mandela. The group was called Umkhonto we Sizwe. Many group followers were either thrown in jail or prison just for protesting Apartheid. either thrown in jail or prison just for protesting Apartheid.

In many groups, kids and adults were shot. In many groups, kids and adults were shot. In other groups, there were kids who wouldIn other groups, there were kids who would throw sharp objects and rocks at the police. throw sharp objects and rocks at the police. Their nickname was, Their nickname was, ““Throwers of rocks or rock throwers.” Throwers of rocks or rock throwers.” For doing this act, many kidsFor doing this act, many kids were shot or killed. were shot or killed.

Jail and Prison TimeJail and Prison Time While in prison, Nelson Mandela’s While in prison, Nelson Mandela’s reputation and name became known reputation and name became known through all of South Africa and other through all of South Africa and other parts of the world. parts of the world.

People all over the place called him People all over the place called him “ “ The most significant black leader The most significant black leader in South Africa.” in South Africa.” As he was held in jail, his Apartheid movement As he was held in jail, his Apartheid movement became stronger and stronger. became stronger and stronger. He was released in 1990 He was released in 1990 from Robben Island prisonfrom Robben Island prison and his first order of businessand his first order of business was to continue and strengthen was to continue and strengthen the movement. the movement.

Release Release Mandela was released from Victor Verster Prison in Paarl on February 11, Mandela was released from Victor Verster Prison in Paarl on February 11,

1990. 1990.

Just because he was just released from jail that did not prevent him from Just because he was just released from jail that did not prevent him from fighting for the end of Apartheid. fighting for the end of Apartheid.

Presidency and Noble PricePresidency and Noble Price Nelson Mandela was the first black president in the history of South Africa. Nelson Mandela was the first black president in the history of South Africa. His term was from May 10, 1994 till June 1999. His term was from May 10, 1994 till June 1999.

He won the democratic election on May 10, 1994 with 62% votes. He won the democratic election on May 10, 1994 with 62% votes. Actually the ANC won but he was the president of it so he got elected president. Actually the ANC won but he was the president of it so he got elected president.

His first deputy was Frederik de Clerk. His second deputy was Thabo Mbeki who His first deputy was Frederik de Clerk. His second deputy was Thabo Mbeki who is currently the president of South Africa. is currently the president of South Africa.

Mandela is also famous Mandela is also famous for winning the Nobel prizefor winning the Nobel prize in 1993. He shared half in 1993. He shared half of the prize with de Clerkof the prize with de Clerk for ending the Apartheid.for ending the Apartheid.

Current Times for Nelson Current Times for Nelson MandelaMandela

Nelson Mandela currently is over 90 years old. Nelson Mandela currently is over 90 years old.

In 2003 he was diagnosed with prostrate cancer. In 2003 he was diagnosed with prostrate cancer.

During 2004 Mandela’s health was getting worse and because of this he During 2004 Mandela’s health was getting worse and because of this he wanted to spend time with his family.wanted to spend time with his family.

In the following year his son died tragically of AIDS. In the following year his son died tragically of AIDS.

In 1999 Mandela retired and continued to fight for black freedom around In 1999 Mandela retired and continued to fight for black freedom around the world and he set up many AID foundations. Nelson Mandela currently is the world and he set up many AID foundations. Nelson Mandela currently is married to and living with Graca Machel. married to and living with Graca Machel.