Timelines:
1918 Born Transkei, South Africa
1942 Qualified in law at the University of Witwatersrand
1944 Join African National Congress (ANC)
1948 Resistance against the National Party's rules
1956-1961 Went on trial for treason
1960 Setting up of a military wing within ANC.
1961 His proposal considered on the use of violent tactics
1962 He was arrested and sentenced for 5 years
1964-1982 Incarcerated at Robben Island Prison then Pollsmoor Prison
1990 Released
1991 President of the ANC inside South Africa
1993 The Nobel Peace Prize
1994 The first president of South Africa.
Achievements:
1942, Qualified in law at the University of Witwatersrand
1961, The formation of Umkhonto we Sizwe
1964-1982, During years in prison become a potent symbol of resistance as the anti-apartheid movement
1991 President of the ANC inside South Africa
1993 The Nobel Peace Prize
1994 The first president of South Africa.
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