Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

First Black president of South Africa.

President of the African National Congress (ANC) party.

First President elected by a fully democratic, non-racial vote.

Co-founder of Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK), the ANC’s armed wing.

Served 27 years in prison for anti-apartheid activities.

His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by fostering racial reconciliation.
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