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    Nelson Mandela (1918–2013) was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader,

    and philanthropist. He is best known for his pivotal role in dismantling apartheid—a system of
    institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa. Mandela served as the
    country's first Black president from 1994 to 1999, marking the end of centuries of racial
    oppression.

    Key Highlights of His Life:

    1. Early Life:

    Born on July 18, 1918, in Mvezo, South Africa.

    He was a member of the Thembu royal family and received the name "Rolihlahla," which means
    "pulling the branch of a tree" or "troublemaker."

    Educated at Fort Hare University and the University of Witwatersrand, he studied law.

    2. Activism:

    Mandela joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1943 and became a leader in its Youth
    League.

    He co-founded Umkhonto we Sizwe ("Spear of the Nation"), the armed wing of the ANC, in 1961
    to fight apartheid through sabotage.
    3. Imprisonment:

    Arrested in 1962 and later sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964 for conspiring to overthrow
    the apartheid government.

    Spent 27 years in prison, mostly on Robben Island, becoming a global symbol of resistance and
    perseverance.

    4. Release and Leadership:

    Released in 1990, amid growing international and domestic pressure.

    Played a crucial role in negotiating an end to apartheid and establishing multiracial elections.

    5. Presidency:

    Elected as South Africa’s first Black president in 1994, after the country's first fully democratic
    election.

    Focused on national reconciliation, nation-building, and economic reforms during his presidency.
    6. Legacy:

    Mandela stepped down after one term, earning respect for his commitment to democracy.

    Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 (shared with then-President F.W. de Klerk) for efforts to
    peacefully end apartheid.

    Remains a global icon for justice, peace, and human rights.

    Nelson Mandela passed away on December 5, 2013, but his legacy as a champion of freedom
    and equality endures worldwide.

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