Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a politician and anti-apartheid campaigner from South Africa who presided over the country as its first leader from 1994 to 1999.
Mandela is revered as the founder of South Africa’s modern era. He played a crucial role in overthrowing the repressive regime and establishing democracy. Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for successfully overthrowing the Apartheid state and establishing democracy via nonviolent means.
