People talk about his generous spirit. Truly a symbol of peace and forgiveness as well. We have heard reports that he was with family and friends at his house last night when he passed away. Some close Family Friends were also in johannesburg in south africa when he did. Vinita nair has a look back at Nelson Mandelas life and legacy. And one wonders what must be passing through mr. Mandelas mind at this moment. Reporter after 27 years in prison Nelson Mandela walked into freedom, against all odds the leader of rebellion against south africas white apartheid government became the leader of national unity. Mandelas decades long rebellion transformed him from a convicted trader into a Freedom Fighter and international hero. I have fought very firmly against apartheid on the nation. Reporter mandela was born into approved family. He support into a privileged family. He supported nonviolence to bring about change. He became a lawyer and opened the first south African Law Firm to defend blac
His nonviolent apartheid opposition ended abruptly in 1961 after 69 peaceful black protesters were slaughtered by the police in what became known as the sharpville massacre. There are many people who fear that it is useless and futile for us to continue talking peace and nonviolence. Reporter mandela the lawyer had transformed to mandela the Freedom Fighter repeatedly challenging south africas white minority rule until his arrest and conviction in 1964 on charges of sabotage and conspiracy to overthrow the government. And at age 44, the sentence was life. Mandela would be 71 before the word would see him again. Nelson mandela served one term as president and then retired from public life but continued to advocate for the causes important to him like the fight against aids and to meet with dignitaries from all over the world at his home. In june he was rushed to the hospital suffering from a recurring lung infection he first contracted in prison. He eventually went home but he remained
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