Nelson Mandela International Day

His Excellency
Nelson Mandela


Mandela in 2008

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President of South Africa

In office
10 May 1994 – 14 June 1999

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Secretary General of Non-Aligned Movement

In office
3 September 1998 – 14 June 1999

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Born 18 July 1918 (1918-07-18) (age 92)
Mvezo, Union of South Africa Birth name Rolihlahla Mandela Nationality South African Political party African National Congress Spouse(s) Evelyn Ntoko Mase (1944–1957)
Winnie Madikizela (1957–1996)
Graça Machel (1998–present) Residence Houghton Estate, South Africa Alma mater University of Fort Hare
University of London External System
University of South Africa
University of the Witwatersrand Religion Methodism Signature
Mandela Foundation

In pictures: Nelson Mandela at 92

Mr Mandela is frail these days and has a reduced public profile.

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Robben Island prison yard

Nelson Mandela's prison cell on Robben Island

Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on Robben Island where he remained for twenty-seven years . While in jail, his reputation grew and he became widely known as the most significant black leader in South Africa. On the island, he and others performed hard labour .

Hearty birth day greetings to Nelson Mandela On his 92nd birthday!

"Nelson Mandela is a towering figure. He embodies the highest values of humanity, and of the United Nations." (U.N Secretary General Ban Kimoon )

Nelson Mandela-South Africa's first African-origin President , Nobel Peace laureate, fighter for freedom, justice and democracy. He was jailed for 27 years by the country's white minority Govt. for resisting aparthied rule.