Turning Points
- father died,groomed becoming chief local tribe
- became increasing aware of the unjust nature of SAf
- majority of Black South Africa had little opportunities , became involved in politics
- helped found ANC Youth League, pushing the ANC into more direct action
- resign from the ANC and work under ground
- arrested and sentenced to the prison, his autobiographical reveals how he sought to make the best in prison
- suffered culture violence, progress new constitution
Achievements
- first democratically elected state president of SF
- advocacy of reconciliation led to international acclaim, important the trust of the white people
- international figure of the great stature
- received many prestigious awards
- warded the Nobel Peace Prize