Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born on the 18th of July 1918 and
served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the first
South African president to be elected in a fully representative
democratic election. Before his presidency, Mandela was an
anti-apartheid activist, and the leader of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the armed
wing of the African National Congress (ANC). In 1962 he was arrested and
convicted of sabotage and other charges, and sentenced to life in
prison. Mandela served 27 years in prison, spending many of these years
on Robben Island near Cape Town. Following his release from prison on 11
February 1990, Mandela led his party in the negotiations that led to
multi-racial democracy in 1994. As president from 1994 to 1999, he
frequently gave priority to reconciliation. In 1993 he won the Nobel
Peace Prize and he has won many prizes for his contribution to
humanitarian issues since. May he Rest In Peace
101.
President Nelson Mandela will celebrate his 80th birthday on July 18.
Events planned around the country are due to run for at least a month
and include celebratory parties for underpriveleged children, as well as
concerts featuring local and international artists.
202.
A 1961 photo of Nelson Mandela, leader of the African National
Congress, has been in jail for 23 years. President Botha of South Africa
announced that Mandela would not be released, 1985. REUTERS
303.
A copy of a combo picture showing Rivonia trialists with their names
written by hand is seen on the wall in Maybuye Center in Cape Town March
10, 2005. From L to R on the top row are Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu,
Gowan Mbeki and Raymond Mhlaba and on the bottom row are Elias
Motsoaledi, Andrew Mlangeni, Ahmed Kathrada adn Dennis Goldberg.
REUTERS/Radu Sigheti
404.
A young Nelson Mandela, imprisoned leader of the African National
Congress, pictured in the early 60's before he was sentenced to life
imprisonment for sabotage. He was sentenced in June 1964 during the
famous Rivonia trials. REUTERS
505.
Black youth hold up a placecard of jailed nationalist leader Nelson
Mandela at a mass meeting at Zwide township near Port Elizabeth today.
The meeting was arranged by church leaders to call for a withdrawl of
troops from the black township. REUTERS
606. A poster calling for Nelson Mandela's release is seen in this photo taken on February 25, 2005. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti
707. A poster of Nelson Mandela is seen in this photo taken on February 25, 2005. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti
808.
A supporter of Winnie Mandela, wife of African National Congress (ANC)
deputy president Nelson Mandela, holds up a poster with a message of
loyalty in Johannesburg February 12, 1991 outside the court where Mrs.
Mandela is being tried on kidnapping and assault charges. REUTERS/Juda
Ngwenya
909.
African National Congress leaders Nelson Mandela (L) and Oliver Tambo
meet for the first time after 28 years on March 12, 1990, at the
beginning of a week-long visit of Mr. Mandela to Sweden. REUTERS/Anders
Holmstroem
1010.
A photo taken, March 10, 2005 in the Nelson Mandela museum in his
former house in Soweto, shows a page of the handwritten diary that
Mandela kept during his imprisonment on Robben island. He used the same
format of diary even after his release. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti
1111.
President Nelson Mandela is accompanied by his former wife Winnie,
moments after his release from prison February 11 1990 after serving 27
years in jail. Mandela celebrates his 80th birthday on July 18. Events
planned around the country are due to run for at least a month and
include celebratory parties for underpriveleged children, as well as
concerts featuring local and international artists.
1212. Nelson Mandela raises his fist to the crowd in Port Elizabeth, April 1, 1990. REUTERS/Juda Ngwenya
1313.
Nelson Mandela raises his fist as he walks on stage at Wembley Arena in
London April 16, 1990. Mandela topped the bill at a rock concert in
his honor. The sell-out concert was beamed live by satellite to about a
dozen countries
1414.
South African President Nelson Mandela gestures during his state of the
nation address at the opening of Parliament in Cape Town February 7.
Mandela concentrated on crime and the economy, the country's two major
problems after nearly three years of democracy.
1515.
Former South African president Nelson Mandela smiles as he is helped to
lift the Webb Ellis Trophy that was presented to him by the Springboks
at the Mandela foundation in Houghton October 27, 2007. The Springboks
earlier toured Soweto during their nationwide World Cup victory parade
after an outcry over a decision to bypass the country's biggest
township. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
1616.
Former President Nelson Mandela greets recipients of the 2008 Mandela
Rhodes scholarship at his offices in Johannesburg March 4, 2008. Mandela
celebrates his 90th birthday on July 18. REUTERS/Antony Kaminju
1717.
A statue of Nelson Mandela stands outside the gates of Drakenstein
Correctional Centre (formerly Victor Verster Prison), near Paarl in
Western Cape province February 10, 2010. Mandela's release from the
prison on Feb. 11, 1990, after 27 years in apartheid-era jails, set in
motion the country's transformation to democracy which culminated in
historic all-race elections in 1994 and his inauguration as the
country's first black leader. REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly
1818.
A damaged poster of African National Congress President Nelson Mandela
is carried past a South African policeman, 21 April, 1994 in Inkatha
Freedom Party controlled Lindelani Township outside Durban. Police were
called in after supporters of opposition parties harrassed each other
whilst erecting election posters. REUTERS/ John Woodroof
1919.
Former South African President Nelson Mandela hugs his great
granddaughter Zenani Mandela in Diepkloof, Soweto in this December 7,
2008 handout picture. Zenani Mandela, 13, was killed in a car crash on
June 11, 2010 after leaving a concert ahead of the World Cup kick off,
the Nelson Mandela Foundation said. Picture taken December 7, 2008.
REUTERS/Nelson Mandela Foundation/Handout
2020.
Former South African President Nelson Mandela waves to the crowd at
Soccer City stadium during the closing ceremony for the 2010 World Cup
in Johannesburg July 11, 2010. REUTERS/Michael Kooren
2121.
President-elect Nelson Mandela (C) and archbishop Desmond Tutu (R)
arrive in a football stadium to take part in an open-air service for the
country's Christian community, in the township of Soweto, south west of
Johannesburg, May 8, 1994. Mandela is to be sworn in as the first black
president of South Africa on May 10. REUTERS/Desmond Boylan
2222. SAFRICA ELECTIONS
2323.
South African President Nelson Mandela dances at the start of the fifth
Congress of South Afrian Trade Unions (COSATU) national congress in the
township of Soweto, southwest of Johannesburg, September 7, 1994.
REUTERS/Juda Ngwenya
2424.
Nelson Mandela laughs with journalists and performers participating in
the second 46664 concert near the small Southern Cape province town of
George. Nelson Mandela laughs with journalists and performers
participating in the second 46664 concert near the small Southern Cape
province town of George, March 18, 2005. Annie Lennox, Queen with Paul
Rodgers, Katie Melua and India Arie are included in the line-up for the
concert on Saturday, March 19. 46664 is an AIDS awareness campaign that
takes it's name from Mandela's prison number during his 27 year
incarceration. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings
2525.
Irish rock star Bono (R) and Former South African President Nelson
Mandela pose after they met at Mandela's resident at Houghton in
Johannesburg May 25, 2002. U.S.Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill and Bono
are on a three-day visit to South Africa during a four nation African
tour. REUTERS/Juda Ngwenya
2727.
Nelson Mandela sits beneath the window of his prison cell on Robben
Island near Cape Town, November 28, 2003. Mandela visited the island
with a host of stars who are to perform at the 46664 Aids benefit
concert on November 29. 46664 refers to the prison number allocated to
Mandela during his long incarceration on the Island. REUTERS/Mike
Hutchings
2828.
Former South African President Nelson Mandela (L) and U.S. civil rights
activist Reverend Jesse Jackson (R) address a news conference in
Johannesburg, October 26, 2005. Jackson, who is on a short visit to the
country, said the two leaders had discussed the problems of Aids and
investment in South Africa. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
2929.
President Nelson Mandela (L) and the world's most famous footballer
Pele smile for photographers at Union Buildings March 24. Pele, who is
the Brazilian Minister of Sport, is in the country to organise a visit
by the Brazilian World Cup team. REUTERS/ Juda Ngwenya
3030.
A child looks at a man adorned with a tattoo of former President Nelson
Mandela during celebrations of Mandela's 91st birthday in Cape Town,
July 18, 2009. Mandela, an international icon and former South African
president, led the country out of apartheid in 1994. REUTERS/Mike
Hutchings
3131.
Nelson Mandela appears in a previously taped video during the Mandela
Day concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York July 18, 2009.
REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
3232.
African National Congress (ANC) leader Nelson Mandela arrives at the
University of Venda during his election campaign tour of the area March
8, 1994. Mandela is on a nationwide tour as a prelude to the forthcoming
non-racial elections in the country in April. REUTERS/Patrick de
Noirmont
3333.
Former South African President Nelson Mandela wears a cap presented by
the cast of the Oscar winning Tsotsi at his home in Cape Town March 16,
2006. Tsotsi won for Best Foreign Film and is the first South African
film to receive the award. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings
3434.
Former South African President Nelson Mandela (C) poses with former
rebel leader Pierre Nkurunziza (L), President Domitien Ndayizeye,(2L) Dr
Jean Minani speaker of Burundi parliament (2R) and South African Deputy
President Jacob Zuma (R) in Pretoria, July 21, 2004. Mandela joined the
Burundi peace talks in Pretoria on Wednesday to offer his support but
the Nobel Peace Prize winner Mandela insisted he had not come to knock
heads together. However his presence was a reminder to delegates of his
personal interest in ending Burundi's decade-long civil war, in which he
was once a leading mediator. REUTERS/Juda Ngwenya
3535.
Former South African President Nelson Mandela attends the State of The
Nation address delivered by current President Jacob Zuma in Parliament
in Cape Town, June 3, 2009. South Africa must act now to minimise the
impact of the global financial crisis on the poor, but still has to
spend wisely, Zuma said on Wednesday in his first major speech as the
country's leader. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings
3636.
South African President F.W. de Klerk (R) and then-African National
Congress leader Nelson Mandela (L) hold up medals and certificates after
they were jointly awarded the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize at a ceremony
December 10, 1993 at Oslo's city hall. De Klerk, South Africa's last
white president, who dismantled apartheid and with Nelson Mandela led
the country to democracy, said on Tuesday he was quitting as leader of
the opposition National Party and would leave active politics.
3737.
U.S. President George W. Bush meets with former South African President
Nelson Mandela in the Oval Office of the White House, May 17, 2005.
Mandela yesterday said that he backs Bush's call for global liberty but
disagrees with some of his methods. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
3838.
South African President Nelson Mandela adjusts his sun glasses as he
and his companion Grace Machel set sail aboard the QE II cruise ship in
Durban harbour March 29 before setting sail for Cape Town. Mandela and
Machel are spending three days on board the luxury liner as part of a
drive to raise money for Nelson Mandela children's fund.
3939.
South African President Nelson Mandela speaks to Mary Grace Mandela
Michel, the daughter of Saint Lucia's Deputy Prime Minister who was
named after Mandela, during a celebration for his arrival to the island,
July 4. Caribbean crowds flocked to a Saint Lucian park to catch a
glimpse of the man they praised as a hero to the people of the Caribbean
as well as to African blacks.
4040.
South Africa's que to cast their votes in Johannesburg April14, 2004.
National polls indicate a major victory for the ANC, which under Nelson
mandela led South Africa from apartheid to democracy in the countrys
first all-race vote in 1994 REUTERS/Juda Ngwenya
4141.
Nelson Mandela speaks to the crowds at Trafalgar Square during the
South African democracy concert April 29,2001. A crowd of 20,000 turned
out to be entertained by music groups such as REM and The Corrs.
4242.
Nelson Mandela gives an animated speach to the crowds at Trafalgar
Square during the South African democracy concert April 29, 2001. A
crowd of 20,000 turned out to be entertained by music groups such as REM
and The Corrs. REUTERS/Jonathan Evans
4343.
Nelson Mandela attends a memorial for his biographer and former Drum
editor Anthony Sampson in Johannesburg. Nelson Mandela attends a
memorial for his biographer and former Drum editor late Anthony Sampson
in Johannesburg February 8, 2005. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti
4444.
Russian President Boris Yeltsin (R) kisses his South African
counterpart Nelson Mandela during their meeting April 29. Yeltsin
boasted of his good health on Thursday, telling Mandela that even the
Communists could not bring him down.
4545.
Former South African President Nelson Mandela smiles for photographers
after a meeting with actor Tim Robbins at Mandela's home in Johannesburg
September 22, 2005. Robbins is currently in South Africa filming.
REUTERS/Mike Hutchings
4646.
Former South African President Nelson Mandela (L) raises the hand of
the new President, Thabo Mbeki after he took the oath of office at the
Union Buildings in Pretoria June 16. South Africans and foreigners of
all colours gathered on Wednesday morning to bid farewell to Mandela and
welcome his sucessor Mbeki as South Africa's second democratically
elected President.
4747.
Outgoing President Nelson Mandela offers his seat to President-elect
Thabo Mbeki following his last appearance in parliament June 14. South
Africa's second democratically elected parliament met for the first time
on Monday to formally choose the country's new President.
4848.
Lionel Bernstein (L), Andrew Mlangeni, Dennis Goldberg (C), Raymond
Mhlaba and Arthur Goldreich (R) pose at a small-holding at Rivonia
Liliesleaf farm in Johannesburg December 15, 2001. More than a
generation after they were sent to die in prison alongside Nelson
Mandela, the handful of South Africans celebrated victory on Saturday in
their struggle against white rule. The 1963-64 Rivonia treason trial,
where Mandela delivered his famous I am prepared to die speech from the
dock, sentenced eight anti-apartheid activists including the former
president to life behind bars. REUTERS/Juda Ngwenya
4949.
Tourists flock to visit Robben Island Prison December 6 where former
President Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his 27 year incarceration.
The former penal colony, situated about 8 miles off Cape Town, will form
the centrepiece of the city's millennium celebrations. Mandela, and
about 500 guests, will see in the new millennium at a party on the
island.
5050.
Vistors peer through an open doorway at Robben Island Prison, where
former President Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his 27 year
incarceration. The former penal colony, situated about 8 miles off Cape
Town, will form the centrepiece of the city's millenium celebrations.
Mandela, and about 500 guests, will see in the new millenium at a party
on the island.
5151.
Former South African President Nelson Mandela (L) shares a moment with
his wife Graca Machel (R) ahead of the final match of the Mandela Rugby
Challenge Plate at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, July 23, 2005.
REUTERS/Pool
5252.
Former President Nelson Mandela smiles as he arrives with his wife
Graca Machel, for the Sixth Annual Nelson Mandela lecture in Kliptown,
near Johannesburg , July 12, 2008. The lecture, addressed by Liberian
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf forms part of celebrations marking
Mandela's 90th birthday. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings
5353.
Postage stamps issued by the South African Post Office to celebrate
former President Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday are pictured during its
launch in Houghton, outside Johannesburg July 15 2008. REUTERS/Siphiwe
Sibeko
5454.
President Thabo Mbeki (C) and former Presidents FW de Klerk (L) and
Nelson Mandela (R) pose for photographers outside Parliament in Cape
Town, after Mbeki's election as President in this file picture taken May
10, 2004. South Africa's ruling party said on September 20, 2008, it
had decided to recall President Thabo Mbeki before the end of his term
next year and that he had pledged to accept the move and step aside
voluntarily. The move follows the dismissal of corruption charges last
week against Jacob Zuma, fired by Mbeki as the country's
Deputy-President in 2005. Picture taken May 10, 2004. REUTERS/Mike
Hutchings/Files
5555.
Former president of South Africa Nelson Mandela reacts as he is
presented with a cheque at the Mandela foundation in Houghton June 18,
2008. South Africa's Sanlam Ubuntu-Botho Community Development Trust
donated 3 million rand ($373,400) to the Nelson Mandela Foundation's
sustainability trust on Wednesday.
REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
5656. Nelson Mandela attends the inauguration of President Jacob Zuma at the Union Buildings in Pretoria May 9, 2009. REUTERS/Pool
5757.
U.S. President Bill Clinton (R) and South African President Nelson
Mandela peer through the bars of the cell in which Mandela spent 17
years while incarcerated by the former South African government. Mandela
showed the cell to Clinton during a tour of Robben Island March 27, the
penal colony where he was held.
5858.
Former South African President Nelson Mandela wearing traditional Xhosa
during the wedding of Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini 's daughter,
Princess Nandi, December 7, 2002. Princess Nandi is to marry Prince
Nfundo Bovulengwe Mtirara, the great grand nephew of Nelson Mandela, at
the Transkei.
5959.
South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela smiles as he announces
the upcoming 46664 concert in Johannesburg, October 1, 2007. The
concert, which takes it's name from Mandela's prison number, will aim to
create awareness on issues that surround HIV and Aids, and will take
place in Johannesburg on World Aids Day, December 1. REUTERS/Juda
Ngwenya
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