Turning point and Achievement

Turning point: Nelson Mandela became increasingly aware of the unjust nature of South African Society. Turning points: Mandela became involved in politics. Achievement: to finish his degree and qualified as a Lawyer. Achievement: Mandela and Tambo opened the first Black Law firm in South Africa. Achievement: Mandela helped found the ANC Youth League. Turning point: Mandela had to resign from the ANC and work underground. Achievement: Conducting their own defence they eventually proved to be victorious. Turning point: This led Mandela to advocate armed struggle through the Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK). Turning point: By 1962 Mandela had been arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment. Turning point: In his autobiography Mandela reveals how he sought to make the best use of his time there. Achievement: He helped to keep other Men’s spirits high and never compromised his political principles when offered earlt release. Turning point: Mandela’s release in 1990. Achievement: First democratically elected State President of South Africa on and was President until June 1999. Achievement: His advocacy of reconciliation led to international acclaim and importantly the trust of the White African population. Turning point: lost his eldest son. Turning point: Retiring from office. Achievement: Nelson Mandela has continued to be an international figure of great stature. Achievement: Nelson Mandelais also associated with many educational programmes and initiatives such as Make Poverty History Campaign. Achievement: was awarded the Nobel Peace Prizejointly with F.W. De Klerk in 1993.