Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela R.I.P

1990 © Yousuf Karsh

A look back at Mandela’s life, from his days as an activist in apartheid-era South Africa to his Presidency.

In memory of the great former South African President, who died today at age 95, we recall some of his most significant moments in quotes and images.

Nelson Mandela served 27 years in prison for fighting against the South Africa’s discriminatory apartheid system.

A brief biography of Nelson Mandela, the man known as Madiba, who lived one of the most remarkable lives of the twentieth century.

On December 5th, Nelson Mandela passed away. The anti-apartheid icon was in and out of the hospital throughout the year as he fought a recurring lung infection. As the world comes together to pray for his family, we're taking a look back at his amazing 95 years of life. Join us in remembering the former leader.

“11 February 1990. Nelson Mandela was freed after 27 years in captivity in South Africa.”