Follow Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela through 221 dated historical records for South Africa.
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
Declares the Government must remove troops from the townships. Declares the Government must release political prisoners. Declares the Government must lift bans on political parties. Declares the Government must end the State of Emergency
The ANC formulate a "5yr plan" for "group rights". No racial group should have precedence
Declares the Government must lift bans on political parties
The ANC formulate a "5yr plan" for "group rights"
Declares the Government must end the State of Emergency
President de Klerk & Nelson Mandela hold talks
de Klerk announces lifting the 30 yr ANC ban, prohibited since Sharpville in 1960
Mandela is released from prison after 27yrs
Ends more than twenty-seven years of imprisonment.
Walks free from Victor Verster Prison.
Is elected deputy president of the newly unbanned ANC.
Role range: 1990-1991
Takes a central role in negotiations with the government.
Role range: 1990-1991
Negotiations between Mandela & de Klerk begin
The ANC announce the suspension of the "armed struggle"
A "national peace accord" is agreed between the Inkatha, ANC & National Party
The ANC rules out any veto for minority groups in a post-apartheid society
The ANC rules out any veto for minority groups in a post-apartheid society
South African troops plunder Mandelas dwelling
ANC leader Nelson Mandela addresses congress
The first national conference of the ANC, since the organisation was banned in 1960, begins in Durban, South Africa, Oliver Tambo, whose health is suffering, hands over the presidency of the ANC to Nelson Mandela
Is elected president of the African National Congress.
Role range: 1991-1997
Succeeds Oliver Tambo during the first legal national conference.
Role range: 1991-1997
Calls a conference attended by the Inkatha Freedom Party, the ANC & the National Party
The Bipatong massacre causes the ANC to withdraw from constitutional talks
Role range: 1989-1994
The Bipatong massacre causes the ANC to withdraw from constitutional talks
Role range: 1989-1994
The legal system of Apartheid is repealed
Role range: 1989-1994
The legal system of Apartheid is repealed
Role range: 1989-1994
The ANC & NP agree on a transistional Government of "National Unity"
Jointly announces the 1st multi racial elections in history for 27 April 94
Is honoured for advancing a peaceful democratic transition.
Role range: 1991-1997
Receives the Nobel Peace Prize with F W de Klerk.
Role range: 1991-1997
Mandela & de Klerk agree to a Government of national unity after elections. De Klerk abandons the principle of power sharing & majority rule until 1999
Mandela & de Klerk agree to a Government of national unity after elections
For helping to democratize South Africa
Mandela votes for the 1st time in his life
Casts a ballot for the first time in his life.
Role range: 1994-1999
Votes during South Africa first democratic national election.
Role range: 1994-1999
Mandela contests the election as the head of the ANC for the National Assembly
Mandela contests the election as the head of the ANC for the National Assembly
Mandela contests the election as the head of the ANC for the National Assembly
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