Early Life and Education
Born on July 18, 1918, in a small village called Mvezo in South Africa's Eastern Cape province, Nelson Mandela was destined for greatness. His father, Henry Mgadla Mandela, was the chief of the Thembu clan. Despite being born into royalty, Mandela's early life was marked by hardship and tragedy. At age nine he lost his father to tuberculosis and later moved to Johannesburg to attend school.
Mandela's thirst for knowledge led him to study law at Fort Hare University College but he was expelled due to his involvement in student protests against the university administration. He then continued his studies at Witwatersrand University in Johannesburg where he graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree.
Rise as an Anti-Apartheid Activist
In 1944, along with other prominent anti-apartheid activists like Oliver Tambo and Walter Sisulu, Mandela co-founded the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL). This marked the beginning of his political career as an advocate for racial equality and social justice.
Mandela became increasingly involved in organizing resistance against apartheid policies which enforced racial segregation between different ethnic groups within South Africa. In 1955 he participated in the Congress of the People where over 3 thousand people gathered from all walks of life demanding equal rights for all citizens regardless of race or ethnicity.
The ANC banned Mandela from participating in any political activities after being convicted under terrorism charges related to his role during these protests. However this did not deter him from continuing his fight against apartheid through underground movements such as Umkhonto we Sizwe (Spear of the Nation).
Imprisonment and Release
In August 1962 while attempting to leave South Africa incognito without proper documentation so that they could return unnoticed if necessary after attending meetings abroad about their struggle against apartheid policies - both inside and outside South Africa - both were arrested by police who had been tracking them since their departure from Durban Airport earlier that month.
Convicted on charges including sabotage treason conspiracy sedition etc., Mandela spent twenty-seven years behind bars before finally being released on February 11th1989 when President F.W de Klerk announced that he would be granting amnesty to many political prisoners including Nelson Rolihlahla "Madiba" Mandela
Upon release from prison Mandelas message resonated across nations calling for forgiveness reconciliation healing amongst former adversaries It is often said that it is easier to forgive than forget but Madiba proved otherwise showing us what can happen when we choose love compassion understanding & peace instead hatred anger resentment & violence
After spending ten years leading negotiations towards democracy following release from prison until becoming president; serving one term ending December31st1998; post presidency founding The Elders group dedicated towards promoting global peace stability security & human rights among others Madiba passed away peacefully on December5th2013 leaving behind a legacy shaping generations worldwide
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