Nelson Mandela has played an important and controversial role in the history of South Africa and establishing South Africa as a Democratic country. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born in Umtata, in the Transkei territory of South Africa. His father was a tribal chief. Mandela became a lawyer and, in 1944, joined the African National Congress(ANC). Mandela gain national importance as a black leader for protest against the government and apartheid which occurred in the 1950's. …showed first 75 words of 372 total…

…showed last 75 words of 372 total…who have the power to bring the economy to a halt. We study Mandela because on April 27,1994 he became the first black President of South Africa. South Africa which is the richest and most developed country in Africa. South Africa produces more gold than any other country. South Africa has mainly all mineral except for oil. His party ANC has become the majority in the national assembly the first black majority ever in South Africa.