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Hace 4 días · He won the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1993, along with South Africa’s president at the time, F.W. de Klerk, for having led the transition from apartheid to a multiracial democracy. Mandela is also known for being the first black president of South Africa, serving from 1994 to 1999.
29 de may. de 2024 · Nelson Mandela is freed from prison in South Africa after 27 years. His release follows the relaxation of apartheid laws - including lifting the ban on leading black rights party the African...
9 de may. de 2024 · In 1990, new president F.W. de Klerk announced that the ANC would no longer be banned, and that Nelson Mandela was going to be released from prison.
Hace 1 día · Mandela’s life is a testament to the power of an unyielding spirit that dares to dream of justice and equity in the face of oppression and adversity. Born on July 18, 1918, in the village of Mvezo in Umtata, ... De Klerk recognized the need to dismantle apartheid and initiated dialogues with Mandela and other imprisoned leaders.
Hace 2 días · For two years, De Klerk served as Mandela’s deputy. "I, without qualification, apologise..." De Klerk was left to digest the changed circumstances, and the legacy of apartheid, which he...
Hace 1 día · In January 1995, Mandela heavily chastised de Klerk for awarding amnesty to 3,500 police officers just before the election, and later criticised him for defending former Minister of Defence Magnus Malan when the latter was charged with murder.
25 de may. de 2024 · Madiba's actions and willingness to work with the National Party helped him become a worldwide icon for peace and change. Nelson Mandela and F.W. De Klerk won The Nobel Peace Prize on October 16, 1993, after they joined forces to create a brighter future for all South African citizens.
