·         Turning points:

·         Became increasingly aware of the unjust nature of South African Society

·         Mandela had to resign from the ANC and work underground

·         Sharpeville massacre of 63 black South African’s changed the whole political climate

·         Life at the prison

·         release in 1990

·         lost his eldest son

·         Retiring

Achievements:

·         finish his degree and qualified as a Lawyer

·         Opened the first Black Law firm in South Africa

·         helped found the ANC Youth League

·         helped to keep other Men’s spirits high 

·         First democratically elected State President of South Africa

·          many prestigious awards

·         Awarded the Nobel Peace Prizejointly                              

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