Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
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Nelson Rolihlahla
Mandela born 18 July 1918 in Transkei, South Africa) is a former
President of South Africa, the first to be elected in a fully
representative democratic election, who held office from 1994–99. Before
his presidency, Mandela was an anti-apartheid activist, and the leader of
the African National Congress's armed wing Umkhonto we Sizwe. The South
African courts convicted him on charges of sabotage, as well as other
crimes committed while he led the movement against apartheid. In
accordance with his conviction, Mandela served 27 years in prison,
spending many of these years on Robben Island. He is currently a
celebrated elder statesman who continues to voice his opinion on topical
issues. In South Africa he is often known as Madiba, an honorary
title adopted by elders of Mandela's clan. for more information click here
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