Question

Who was Nelson Mandela? What were his contribution for the freedom struggle for south Africa?

Answer 1

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013) was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by tackling institutionalised racism and fostering racial reconciliation. Ideologically an African nationalist and socialist, he served as President of the African National Congress(ANC) party from 1991 to 1997.

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.