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Nelson Mandela: 10 photos reveal African leader’s political path against racial inequality

The leader who gave his life to fight racism in South Africa died 10 years ago: Nelson Mandela. And with the help of ten photos, Fantástico shows you Mandela’s political and personal career, from university to the presidency. (See all pictures in the video above)

Mandela was born in 1918 and grew up in a village without electricity or running water. At school he became “Nelson”.

“His name is Rolihlahla, which means ‘one who has the courage to challenge the system.'” The white teacher couldn’t pronounce that name, so she said, ‘I’ll call you Nelson,'” said Tukwini Mandela, the leader’s granddaughter.

In 1941, Mandela moved to the country’s largest city, Johannesburg. There he married Evelyn Mase. She was a cousin of Walter Sisulu, an African National Congress (ANC) activist with whom he worked in Johannesburg.

The ANC had been fighting for the rights of black South Africans since 1912. Mandela became the leader of the organization’s youth league until the South African government banned the ANC.

Mandela hid on a farm during this time. After that, he left the country to look for resources for the armed struggle. When he returned, he was discovered, arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment. In 1990 he got out of prison.

1 of 3 Nelson Mandela in prison Photo: Fantastic reproduction Nelson Mandela in prison Photo: Fantastic reproduction

Two years after Mandela was released from prison, the campaign for a democratic South Africa no longer called for violence. In 1994 he ran for President of the ANC and was elected with 62% of the vote. He stayed in power for five years.

2 of 3 Nelson Mandela and family on his last birthday Photo: Reproduction / Fantastic Nelson Mandela and family on his last birthday Photo: Reproduction / Fantastic 3 of 3 Nelson Mandela Photo: Reproduction / Fantastic Nelson Mandela Photo: Reproduction / Fantastic

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