Turning Points

He became chief of his local tribe

Whilst at university Nelson Mandela became increasingly aware of the unjust nature of South African Society

Mandela became involved in politics

Along with his good friend and comrade Oliver Tambo was expelled from Fort Hare for organising a student strike

Mandela and Tomb opened the first Black Law firm in South Africa

In 1944 Mandela found the ANC Youth League

 Mandela had to resign from the ANC and work underground

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

 Mandela arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment 

During his imprisonment  helped to keep other Men’s spirits high


Achievements

Mandela was  finished his degree and qualified as a Lawyer.

 In 1944 Mandela helped found the ANC Youth League, whose Programme of Action was adopted by the ANC in 1949

Conducting their own defence they eventually proved to be victorious

Nelson Mandela has received many prestigious awards
In 1993 Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prizejointly with F.W. De Klerk