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Apr 3, 2014 · Nelson Mandela was the first Black president of South Africa, elected after time in prison for his anti-apartheid work. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
Feb 18, 2019 · Nelson Mandela was elected the first Black president of South Africa in 1994, following the first multiracial election in South Africa's history. Mandela was imprisoned from 1962 to 1990 for his role in fighting apartheid policies established by the ruling white minority.
Dec 9, 2013 · When Nelson Mandela stood in front of the Union Buildings in Pretoria 19 years ago to be sworn in as South Africa's first democratically elected president, he embodied the hopes of a nation.
4 days ago · Mandela did not seek a second term as South African president and was succeeded by Mbeki in 1999. After leaving office Mandela retired from active politics but maintained a strong international presence as an advocate of peace, reconciliation, and social justice, often through the work of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, established in 1999.
Apr 27, 1994 · Nelson Mandela became President of the African National Congress (ANC) in 1991. He led the ANC through negotiations with the apartheid state and other political organisations, which ended with the first democratic election in South Africa in 1994.
Jul 18, 2024 · For 67 years Nelson Mandela devoted his life to the service of humanity – as a human rights lawyer, a prisoner of conscience, an international peacemaker and the first democratically elected ...
On 9 May 1994, Nelson Mandela was elected the first Black South African President by the National Assembly. The next day, he was inaugurated as Head of State. The next day, he was inaugurated as Head of State.
