The life of Nelson Mandela is without a doubt a fascinating
one. Fewer men in history have done so much in the name of equality, freedom
and peace. Nearly every nation in the world is interested in the biography of
Nelson Mandela. The Nelson Mandela biography is sought everywhere. This is a
man who transcends all languages. His biography exists virtually everywhere and
in every language. He was, and is, a powerful and peaceful man. So where does
the Nelson Mandela story begin?
In the small village of Mvezo , in the Transkien territories
of South Africa, the Nelson Mandela bio began on July 18, 1918. He was not born
with the name Nelson, but with his African name Rolihlahla , which literally
means –pulling the branch of a tree, or in it's colloquial sense 'troublemaker'
( It seems Rohlihlahla Nelson Mandela certainly lived up to his given name, but
in the best of ways).
No Nelson Mandela history would be complete without knowing
who his parents were. His father was Henry Mgadla Mandela. Mgadla was one of
the main councillors to the acting chief of the Thembu tribe. The Mandela name
itself comes from one of the royal's in the Thembu tribe on Nelson's
grandfather's side. Due to his grandmother's position though, that branch of
the family was unable to succeed the throne. His mother was Nonqaphi Nosekeni.
She was Mgadla's third wife. (Interestingly the famous Nelson Mandela has also
had three wives).
Rohlihlahla's father died when the boy was nine years old
(from tuberculosis). The Mandela biography continues with the young Mandela
coming under the guardianship of Jongintaba Dalindyebo, who was regent and an
heir to the Thembu throne.
Rohlihlahla Mandela was the first of his father's family to
receive formal schooling. It was his school teacher Miss Mdingane who gave him
the English name Nelson.
Nelson Mandela then went on to finish his Junior Certificate
from a Wesleyan school and on to college where he studied for a Bachelor of
Arts. Engaging in a boycott against university policies at the Fort Hare he was
essentially kicked out and the Nelson Mandela story moved on.
Rejecting an arranged marriage from his guardian (regent
Jongintaba) Manela Rohililaha Nelson escaped to Johannesburg. He completed his
degree through correspondence and eventually became involved in the ANC
(African National Council). From there it seems there was no looking back.
Once he became involved in the ANC there was no looking back
in the Nelson Mandela life. Mandela and those who were with him took many
actions against the injustice of apartheid. A system where one's color
discriminated so totally against the basic laws of freedom was unthinkable
(just as slavery) and yet it was a reality.
The Nelson Mandela bio continues with him becoming the
leader of the African National Councils Umkhonto weSiswe - the armed wing. They
organized protests and sabotages to bring to light the inequality that was
happening throughout South Africa. While Mandela had worked hard to bring about
understanding and change through peaceful methods, military and government
targets were bombed (always with no intention of physical harm) to get the
message across.
In 1962 Nelson Mandela was arrested and sent to prison. Many
other ANC leaders were also arrested at this time. The biography of Nelson
Mandela has much to show of the work he carried out during his imprisonment. He
never gave up the struggle. He wrote many books and his main place of
imprisonment came to be known as a place of learning. A man of peace, the
Nelson Mandela life involves nearly 27 years of imprisonment. Songs have been
written, and praises sung. The call for freedom was heard around the world.
Under President de Klerk, Nelson Mandela was finally
released from prison in 1990. He returned as the leader of the ANC and fought
on for freedom. Along with deKlerk he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in
1993.
Nelson Mandela 1994 is elected president of South Africa; A
triumph for equality and a triumph for peace. The world rejoiced in finally
seeing a wrong come right. This does not mean that there is total equality and
peace in South Africa yet. What it does mean is that one man who stands firm
can make a difference for millions. The Nelson Mandela story is one of hope for
all mankind.
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