Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela was a South African Politician and philanthropist, who then became to be the South African president in 1994 to 1999.
Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years after using his adopted name, (David Montsamayi) to secretly leave the country. He travelled around Africa and visited England to gain support for the armed struggled. Mandela returned to South Africa in July 1962, and was then arrested on the 5th of August. He was charged for leaving the country without a permit and inciting workers to strike.
On the 9th of October 1963, Mandela joined 10 others on trial for sabotage. Which was known as the Rivonia Trial. On the 11th of June 1964 Mandela and 7 others were convicted, and sentenced to life in jail.
Nelson Mandela was finally released on the 11th of February 1990, and then went on to be the first black president of South Africa.
Nelson Mandela and what he did was a triumph because he wanted to make a difference and he stood up for what he believed in. Even after being imprisoned for 18 years, he didn’t stop trying. He showed us that if you believe in something or want to change anything, all you have to do is stand up and, make it happen. It will never be smooth sailing, you will go through up’s and down’s but eventually if you believe in it enough, you will change something and make an impact. That’s what Nelson Mandela did; he never gave up or stopped trying. With that he went on to be the first black president of South Africa.
Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years after using his adopted name, (David Montsamayi) to secretly leave the country. He travelled around Africa and visited England to gain support for the armed struggled. Mandela returned to South Africa in July 1962, and was then arrested on the 5th of August. He was charged for leaving the country without a permit and inciting workers to strike.
On the 9th of October 1963, Mandela joined 10 others on trial for sabotage. Which was known as the Rivonia Trial. On the 11th of June 1964 Mandela and 7 others were convicted, and sentenced to life in jail.
Nelson Mandela was finally released on the 11th of February 1990, and then went on to be the first black president of South Africa.
Nelson Mandela and what he did was a triumph because he wanted to make a difference and he stood up for what he believed in. Even after being imprisoned for 18 years, he didn’t stop trying. He showed us that if you believe in something or want to change anything, all you have to do is stand up and, make it happen. It will never be smooth sailing, you will go through up’s and down’s but eventually if you believe in it enough, you will change something and make an impact. That’s what Nelson Mandela did; he never gave up or stopped trying. With that he went on to be the first black president of South Africa.