2. MANDELA'S LIFE
Rolihlahla Dalibhunga Mandela was bornRolihlahla Dalibhunga Mandela was born
on 18 July 1918 in a small village in theon 18 July 1918 in a small village in the
Eastern Cape of South Africa. He was oneEastern Cape of South Africa. He was one
of 13 children.of 13 children.
3. MANDELA'S LIFE
At the age of seven, he became the firtsAt the age of seven, he became the firts
member of family to go to school. At themember of family to go to school. At the
time, all black children were giventime, all black children were given
English names by their teachers.English names by their teachers.
Rolihlahla became Nelson.Rolihlahla became Nelson.
4. MANDELA'S LIFE
When Mandela was nine years old,When Mandela was nine years old,
his father died, and Mandela becamehis father died, and Mandela became
the royal leader of his tribe.the royal leader of his tribe.
5. MANDELA'S LIFE
After he finished school, Nelson MandelaAfter he finished school, Nelson Mandela
studied law at University. He also enjoyedstudied law at University. He also enjoyed
boxing and running.boxing and running.
6. MANDELA'S LIFE
● As a lawyer member of the African NationalAs a lawyer member of the African National
Congress, he fought against the system ofCongress, he fought against the system of
apartheid in South Africa.apartheid in South Africa.
7. MANDELA'S LIFE
In 1964, he was sent to prison for life, forIn 1964, he was sent to prison for life, for
trying to bring down the government. Hetrying to bring down the government. He
spent 18 of his years in prison to Robbenspent 18 of his years in prison to Robben
Island.Island.
8. MANDELA'S LIFE
● In 1990, Mandela was released from prison by theIn 1990, Mandela was released from prison by the
Prime Minister Mr FW De Klerk.Prime Minister Mr FW De Klerk.
9. MANDELA'S LIFE
● In 1993 Mandela and De Klerk won the Nobel PeaceIn 1993 Mandela and De Klerk won the Nobel Peace
Prize. A year later, he became the first blackPrize. A year later, he became the first black
President of the new South AfricaPresident of the new South Africa..
10. MANDELA'S LIFE
● In 1993 Mandela and De Klerk won the Nobel PeaceIn 1993 Mandela and De Klerk won the Nobel Peace
Prize. A year later, he became the first blackPrize. A year later, he became the first black
President of the new South AfricaPresident of the new South Africa..
