Life of Nelson Mandela and his Achievements

When and where Nelson Mandela was born?

Jul 18, 1918

Nelson was born in Mvenzo, Eastern Cape province, South Africa. He was born on July 18, 1918

What happened to Mandela while in College?

1940

Nelson Mandela was expelled from university for joining a protest boycott.

Suppression of Communism Act

1950

The government passes the Suppression of Communism Act. This bans the South African Communist Party. It also bans the “ideology” of communism.

Jailed

1952

Nelson Mandela was arrested for his role in the campaign against the Suppression of Communism Act.

Shots were fired

Mar 21, 1960

Policemen open fire on peaceful demonstration against the pass laws organized by the PAC.

28 Years Behind the Bars

Aug 5, 1962

Mandela was arrested while being on the run for 17 months. He was freed later in 1900, 28 years later.

Freed.

Feb 2, 1990

Mandela was freed from prison after 28 years by President FW de Klerk.

Elected.

Mar 10, 1993

Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa's first democratically elected president.

The Death of Mandela

Dec 5, 2013

Mr. Nelson Mandela dies in his home in Houghton at the age of 95. Nelson as a prime example of how protests and a unorganized country should be handled.

Burial

Dec 15, 2013

Nelson Mandela was buried at his home in Qunu in the Eastern Cape.