1. Nelson Mandela By: Yusuf Zia Due Date: March 6,2014 Course Code: BTT 1O0 Project Name: Historical Figure Summative

2. 1.Early Life and Upbringing 2.School and Education 3. Jail and Convictions 4. Politics 5. Personal Life 6. Health Problems 7. Achievements 8. Legacy 9. Famous Quotes 10. References

3. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born on 18 July 1918 in a small village called Mvezo into the Madiba clan Even though his parents were illiterate he went to a Methodist school when he was seven years old  Here he was given the Christian name Nelson Father died at age 12 He then attended Wesleyan school which had a fairly good reputation

4. School And Education  Attended Healdtown Methodist Boarding School for High School  Mandel enrolled in University of South Africa  Here he learned English, Anthropology, Politics, Native Administration and Roman Dutch Law  He was later expelled for refusing to take his seat in council  Completed a Bachelors Degree in the University College of Fort Hare  At Wits he became friends with a group of people who were all memberes of the Communist Part of South Africa  Also attended University of South Africa (1989), Healdtown Comprehensive School 1937- 1939), University of Fort Hare (1939-1940), University of London International Programmes

5.  Was arrested for directing a non-violent defiance demonstration against the South African Government (Sentence Length 20 years)  1962 after 5 years in prison, decided to fight apartheid with strikes, organized a 3 day strike  Government sentenced him for life after finding out that he was using political offenses, i.e. sabotage  Was released as a result of campaigns demanding his release

6. Politics P olitical Career Nelson Mandela was a leading member of the African National Congress (ANC) He encouraged blacks to go on strikes and illegally leave South Africa-lead to him getting sentenced for 27 in Jail Mandela became a icon in fighting the apartheid Lead to president to release him in 1990 Used this stature to fight apartheid in South Africa Received Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 Was elected as the first black President of South Africa 1994-1999 1994 Presidential Elections

7. Personal Life Nelson Mandela Marries Evelyn Ntoko Mase They have 4 children Thembekile (1945) Makaziwe (1947 – died after ninemonths) Makgatho (1950) Makaziwe (1954) Lived and Austere life (refused to drink and smoke) Divorces Evelyn and marries Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela They have 2 daughters Zenani and Zindi Marries Graca Machel on 80 th birthday

8. Diagnosed with early stage tuberculosis in 1988 Diagnosed with Prostrate cancer 2001 Respiratory Infection – Cause of Death Parkinson's disease

9. YearAchievement 1943Bachelors Degree of Fort Hare 1994First Democratically elected President of South Africa 1994First Black President of South Africa 1970Helped eliminate apartheid from South Africa 1990Bharat Ratna Award 1990Lenin Peace Award 1991Carter-Menil Human Rights Award 1992Nishan-e-Pakistan Award 1999Ataturk Peace Award 1993Nobel Peace Prize 2000International Gandhi Peace Prize

10.  Nelson Mandela Children’s Funds is a charity that helps children with HIV and AIDS  Nelson Mandela Foundation – provides funds to needy children in Africa  Mandela Rhodes Scholarship  Apartheid Free South Africa  Mandela, a symbol of Peace, Hope, and Dignity  His struggle against apartheid has resulted in South Africa to become a democratic country

11. It always seems impossible until its done – Nelson Mandela If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner. – Nelson Mandela Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. – Nelson Mandela We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right. – Nelson Mandela Famous Quotes

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