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he fought against racism and anti apartate in South Africa. He felt very strongly about his beliefs and for that he was jailed in 1962 and convicted of treson and sentanced to a life sentanced in prison.he was then released on feb 11th 1990
The most notable positive contribution of Mandela's presidency was probably the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. When Apartheid ended the country was full of people who had suffered gross human rights violations and wanted justice, but the crimes were so widespread that it wasn't feasible to imprison everyone who had been part of the previous regime without causing a total collapse of the government. The TRC allowed the country to face up to its past without destroying itself.
On a less positive note Mandela's presidency has been justifiably criticized for its poor handling of the AIDS epidemic in a country that has one of the highest rates of infection in the world. (He dedicated relatively little time to addressing the problem before retiring as President, a decision he now acknowledges was a terrible mistake.)
Nelson Mandela fought for equal rights for black South Africans so that they would have the same rights as whites. For example, the right to travel freely within South Africa.
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Who was the first black president of South Africa?
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Was elected president of a coalition government in the Republic of South Africa by the National Assembly in 1994?
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In South Africa's first elections open to voters of all races which leader was elected president?
Nelson Mandela
What was Nelson Mandela's job before he became president?
nelson Mandela was jailed for 27 years prior to his release and becoming elected as president of south Africa
Who was known for pormoting peaceful changes in South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
Was Nelson Mandela a US president?
Nelson Mandela was never a US president. He was president of South Africa.
What changes did Nelson Mandela make in South Africa as their president?
when nelson madela was a president foutht against apartheid in south africa.nelson mandela is a hero
Who was the first black president of South Africa?
Nelson Mandela was the first black president of South Africa.Nelson mandela
Who was the first black president in south Africa?
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What was Nelson Mandela's job?
Nelson Mandela was the president of South Africa. He became president and led the people of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
How did Nelson Mandela feel when he became president of South Africa?
Nelson Mandela felt very proud of him self when he became president of south Africa
What part of Africa was Nelson Mandela president?
south Africa
Who was the first democratically elected president of South Africa?
The first democratically elected president of South Africa was Nelson Mandela, who served as president from 1994- 1999, following his release from imprisonment for political activities.
What year did Nelson Mandela stop being president?
Nelson Mandela stood down from the position of President for South Africa in 1999. :)
When did nelson become president of south Africa?
Nelson Mandela's party came into power in 1994, thus, Mandela became president.
Nelson Mandela is the former president of?
South Africa
What nation was Nelson Mandela president of?
South Africa
