Nelson Mandela

Definition

Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He is known for leading the fight against segregation and apartheid in South Africa.

Related terms

Apartheid: A policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race, implemented by the National Party government in South Africa between 1948 and 1994.

Robben Island: An island off the coast of Cape Town where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years during apartheid.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission: A court-like body assembled in South Africa after the end of apartheid to hear victims and perpetrators of human rights violations during the period.