Nelson Mandela

.Find out more about the history of Nelson Mandela, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on ....Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president in 1994, following a 20-year anti-apartheid campaign. Read more about his life and legacy, and ....Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born in Transkei, South Africa on July 18, 1918. His father was Hendry Mphakanyiswa of the Tembu Tribe. Mandela himself was ...