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Mandela served as South Africa’s president from 1994 to 1999. Early Life. Mandela was born into the royal family of the Tembu, a Xhosa-speaking people, on July 18, 1918, near Umtata, in the Transkei region of South Africa. He was originally named Rolihlahla Mandela; one of his school teachers gave him the English name Nelson.
Nelson Mandela was the leader of the South African movement to freedom and his participation in the various protests and his requirement to see equality in his country led him to fight in a nonviolent way. Nelson was the son of a tribal chief and was therefore able to achieve some of the best educational.
Explore the life of Nelson Mandela, from prisoner to president, and how he ended apartheid. Find out more with BBC Bitesize KS1 History.
Feb 14, 2024 · Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (July 18, 1918 – December 5, 2013) was a South African politician and activist. On April 27, 1994, he was made the first President of South Africa, elected in an election in which everyone was allowed to vote. Mandela was also the first black President of South Africa.
Nelson Mandela was a civil rights leader who fought for freedom and equality in South Africa. He was born on 18 July 1918 to the Thembu royal family in Mvezo, South Africa. Before the British conquest, the Thembu had an independent kingdom. What was growing up like in South Africa? Apartheid was active in South Africa when Mandela was growing up.
This history primary resource introduces children to one of the world’s most famous human rights activists, Nelson Mandela. Discover how Nelson dedicated his life to the struggle against racism and discrimination. How did Nelson strive for equality? When and why was he arrested? What awards did Nelson Mandela receive? How is he remembered?
Home. Long Walk to Freedom: children's edition. Publications. Macmillan, in association with the READ Trust and the Nelson Mandela Foundation, launched a children’s version of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom. The book is illustrated by South African artist Paddy Bouma.
