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