Tuesday 25 October 2011

Nelson Mandela's achievements

1942 - graduated from university and qualified in law
1961 - the formation of Umkhonto we Sizwe
1963 - His statement from the dock received considerable international publicity
1964-1982  Nelson Mandela's reputation grew steadily
1991 - elected President of the ANC.
1993 - The Nobel Peace Prize

Nelson Mandela Time Line

1918           - bron in Transkei, South Africa
1942           - graduated from University College of Fort Hare and the University of Witwatersrand and qualified in law
1944           - joined African National Congress
1948           - against the ruling National Party's apartheid policies
1956-1961  - on trial
1961           - acquitted
1962           - arrested and sentenced to five years' imprisonment
1964           - sentenced to life imprisonment
1964-1982  - in prison
1990           - released
1991           - elected President of the ANC