2003 nelson mandela

1. NELSON
MANDELA
Ava Keating
Brielle Tanzi-Foshay
Callum Harrison
Ruiqi Liu

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
01
Event 2
03
Event 1
02
Event 3
04
Discussion
06
Media Portrayal
05

3. Introduction
01

4. ABOUT NELSON MANDELA
o 1918-2013
o Social Rights Activist,
Politician, Philanthropist
o Rolilhlahla à Nelson
o BA (University College of Fort Hare
à University of South Africa) & LLB
o 1993 Nobel Peace Prize
Winner

5. MANDELA’S WORK
o African National Congress
(formed the ANCYL)
o Nation Volunteer-in-Chief
(Suppression of Communism Act)
o Mandela & Tambo
o Freedom Charter
o Intermittently banned
o First Black President of South Africa
1994-1999
(Truth and Reconciliation Commission)

6. HIS LEADERSHIP STYLE
o Great Man Theory
(dream, aspirations & life goals)
o Leadership as Traits
(courage, resilience, integrity,
adaptability, empathy, patience)

7. Event 1
02

8. Robben Island Prison
o 1964-1990
o Mandela was incarcerated at
Robben Island Prison, off Cape Town
o He was placed there for opposing
South Africa's apartheid system
o He was sentenced to life
imprisonment on June 12th, 1964
o He spent 27 years in prison

9. “During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African
people,” Mandela said. “I have fought against white domination, and I have
fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic
and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with
equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if
needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”
Quote 1:
“When I was among the crowd I raised my right fist, and there was a roar. I had
not been able to do that for twenty-seven years and it gave me a surge of
strength and joy,”
Quote 2:

10. Event 2
03

11. Release & Presidency
o Released in 1990
o In 1994, Mandela became South Africa’s FIRST Black President
o Even after being in prison for so long, Mandela used his leadership traits to
continue his journey and became President
o French & Raven: Legitimate Power
o Established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

12. Event 3
04

13. Mandela and Tambo Law Firm
o Nelson Mandela and his fellow
ANC leader Oliver Tambo
established the Mandela and
Tambo law firm in Johannesburg in
1952.
o Mandela and Tambo was the
first Black law practice in South
Africa.
o Specialized in cases resulting from
the post-1948 Apartheid
legislation.

14. Quote 1:
Quote 2:
The Impact of the Mandela and Tambo
Law Firm
“It was a place where they could come and find a sympathetic ear and a
competent ally, a place where they would not be either turned away or
cheated, a place where they might actually feel proud to be represented by
men of their own skin color. This was the reason I had become a lawyer in the first
place, and my work often made me feel I had made the right decision.”
“Every day we heard and saw the thousands of humiliations that ordinary
Africans confronted every day of their lives.”

15. o Mandela's major goal was to dismantle decades of racism
and white supremacy in hopes of driving South Africa
towards justice, healing, and reconciliation.
o Despite being less-known compared to his other initiatives
and lifetime achievements, Mandela and
Tambo represented and fought for the black population,
ensuring fair and just treatment for all under the law.
o This was significant given a major issue at the time was racism
and prejudice that led to unfair treatment under the law.
The Goal of the Mandela and
Tambo law firm

16. Media Portrayal
05

17. How the Media Portrayed Mandela &
Traits Theory Reinforced
o Stories, articles, and recounts of his life in the media
undoubtably prove Mandela is a leader.
o Mandela's portrayal in media was beneficial. Mandela
and the large population of black individuals who
faced racism and unjust treatment in society were
hoping Mandela's initiatives would gain traction.
o Mandela, a born leader, is accurately depicted by the
media as such which reinforces traits theory.
o The media played a significant role in facilitating the
change Mandela wanted to see in society.

18. Discussion
06

19. QUESTION #1
Do you think that power is what makes a leader?
Was Mandela a leader, or did he just have
power?

20. QUESTION #2
Based on our presentation, what traits stand out
that you think truly make Nelson Mandela a
good leader?

21. QUESTION #3
Do you think Mandela’s imprisonment helped or
worsened his status as “leader” as well as his
goals?

22. THANK YOU!
Any Questions???

23. References
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https://www.nelsonmandela.org/content/page/biography
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