NELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA
18/07/1918 - 05/12/2013
“What counts in life is not the mere
fact that we have lived. It is what
difference we have made to the
lives of others that will determine
the significance of the life we lead.”
rom prisoner to president
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winner, he was a simple
servant of the people that fought
worked effortlessly in uniting all
South Africans from all walks of life
irrespective of age, race or gender.
In life, he was a peacemaker and
in death he brought over 90
South Africa’s first democratically
elected head of state and the
countries first black president.
Before, during and even after his
reign as president he impacted
many lives and made an indelible
mark nationally as well as
internationally.
Sunday school as a young man.
bishops during his imprisonment
both of which ministered and
From his early days of studying to
his imprisonment and even during
his presidency he was always
always held a tender spot for
children hence his involvement
starting up a children’s trust in his
name.
in a mission school and it was here
as a symbol for wisdom. For his
ability to change and the power
of reconciliation. Our country is
forever changed because of him.
Even in death his legacy lives
on and that’s what makes me
proudly South African.
(South Africa)
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