TIME LINE
1918 - Born in Transkei, South Africa.
1942 - qualified in law.
1944 - joined the African National Congress (ANC).
1948 - engaged in resistance against the ruling National Party's policies.
1956 - trial for treason
1960 - Banning the ANC
1961 - acquitted to trail and argued for the setting up of a military wing within the ANC
1962 - arrested for the use of violent tactics
1963 - stand trial
1964 - sentenced life imprisonment
1964 - 1982 - became a potent symbol in African society while in jail.
1990 - was released
1991 - elected President of the ANC
Turning Points
- Sentenced for five years' imprisonment with hard labour
- While in jail he received considerable international publicity
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