Turning Point of Nelson Mendela

 Nelson Mandela became increasingly aware of the unjust nature of South African Society. The majority of Black South Africans had little opportunities either Economic or Political.  


however in 1960, the Sharpeville massacre of 63 black South African’s changed the whole political climate. 

However by 1962 Mandela had been arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment in the notorious Robben Island prison. Life at the prison was tough and uncompromising. He helped to keep other people's spirit high.

Although negotiations were painfully slow and difficult, they eventually led to Mandela’s release in 1990. 

Achievements




In 10, May 1994 Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as the first democratically elected State President of South Africa on and was President until June 1999. 

In 1993, Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.