Early life
When and Where was Mandela born?
Nelson Mandela was born in 1918.He was in Mvezo located in South Africa.
What Organization did Nelson Mandela Join?
In 1942, Nelson Mandela joined The African National Congress (ANC)
What prize did Nelson Mandela earn?
In 1933, the Norwegian Noble committee decided to reward the Noble Peace Prize to Nelson R. Mandela due to his hard work and dedication to end apartheid.
How many years was Nelson Mandela imprisoned?
Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years.
Is it true that Nelson Mandela had a cameo in a famous film?
True. He starred in Malcom X, directed by Spike Lee.
At what age did Nelson Mandela lose his Father?
At the Age of 12 Nelson Mandela lost his father due to lung disease.
Did Nelson Mandela and his teammate make their own organization?
Nelson Mandela and his partner Walter Sisulu created a organization called ANCYL ( The African National Congress for Younger People) in which they protested against apartheid.
Was Nelson Mandela South Africa's first black president?
On May 10, At age 77 nelson Mandela was inaugurated as South Africa's first black president.
Was Nelson Mandela in good conditions while in prison?
No, Nelson Mandela was forced into a small cell without a toilet and without a bed.
How many wives did Nelson Mandela have?
Nelson Mandela had three wives through his life. There names were Graca Machel, Winnie Mandela, and Evelyn Mase.
How many hobbies did Nelson Mandela have?
Nelson Mandela's main hobby was education. His other hobbies were playing on the track team as well as the boxing team.
What did Nelson Mandela fight against?
Nelson Mandela fought against apartheid. Nelson Mandela wanted equality and freedom for all people.
What year was Nelson Mandela elected president?
Nelson Mandela was elected president in 1994
For every six months, how many letters could Nelson Mandela write and receive?
One. Nelson Mandela could only receive one letter for every six months.
What was Nelson Mandela's favurite sport?
His favourite sport was boxing
What was Mandela's Government or real Name?
Mandela's government name was Rolihlahla Mandela
How many colleges did Nelson Mandela attend?
Nelson Mandela attend three colleges throughout his career. The three colleges were University of South Africa,University of Fort Hare,and University of Witwatersrand.
How many years was Nelson Mandela president?
Nelson Mandela was president for 5 years!
Why was Nelson Mandela arrested and sent to prison?
Nelson was arrested due to violating the Suppression of Communism Act.
What year did Nelson Mandela die?
On December 5 2013
How many siblings did Nelson Mandela have?
Nelson Mandela had twelve siblings, 9 sisters and 3 brothers
How many years did it take Nelson Mandela to end apartheid?
It took Nelson Mandela four years to negotiate the end of apartheid after years of prison.
Who was Nelson Mandela's vice president?
De Klerk was along side Nelson Mandela as a vice president of south Africa. During their time together they led charge to negotiate an end to apartheid. Their negotiation against apartheid led to a multiracial election in which people voted to see if apartheid ends or stays.
When was Nelson Mandela released from prison?
February 11 1990, Nelson Mandela was finally released from prison!
What day is National Nelson Mandela day?
July 18 is a special day in which we celebrate Nelson Mandela by volunteering and doing community service.