1918 born in Transkei, South Africa
1942 qualified in law
1944 joined the African National Progress
1948s engaged in resistance against the ruling National party's
apartheid policies
1956-1961 put in trial for treason
1960 argued for the setting up of a military wing within the ANC
1961 acquitted
1962 arrested and sentenced to 5 years goal
1963 brought to stand trial for sabotaging the government
property
1964 sentenced to life imprisonment
1964-1982s detained at Robben Island prison
1990 released
1991 elected president of the ANC
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