Question

Discuss the role of nelson mandela in the establishment of democracy in south africa

Answer 1

The news that many in South Africa — and around the globe — have been anticipating for months has now come to pass.

In a national address late Thursday night, South African President Jacob Zuma announced Nelson Mandela's death.

"We've lost our greatest son," he said. "May his soul rest in peace. God bless Africa."

The story of his life — of his fight for democracy in South Africa and rights for all, regardless of race — is legendary. For many people, Mandela's story is the story of South Africa.

Answer 2

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• Nelson Mandela is recognised as the leader of the democracy movement in South Africa.
• It was under his leadership that the struggle against apartheid reached its climax.
• Due to participation in movement against apartheid he was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964. He spent 28 years in prison.
• In 1960's due to activities of ANC and support it got from other countries of world , the south african regime was completely isolated from world.
• In 1994 , the first democratic elections were held and nelson mandela was elected the president of south Africa.