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Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born in Transkei, Africa on July 18th, 1918. His father was Chief Henry Mandela of the Tembu Tribe. After his father’s death, Nelson became the Chief’s ward. However, he was influenced by the cases that came to the Chief’s court and was determined to become a lawyer. He was also interested in the stories of his ancestors during the wars of resistance of their land. He wanted to make his own contribution to the freedom of struggle for his people.
After receiving a primary education at a local mission school, Mandela headed to Healdtown Methodist Boarding School, a Wesleyan secondary school. He then enrolled into the University of Fort Hare for the Bachelor of Arts Degree where he was elected into the Student’s Representative Council. He was suspended from college for joining in a protest boycott. He then went to Johannesburg whe...

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