2. Mandela’s real first name is Rolihlahla, meaning "pulling the branch of a tree" or "troublemaker." He was given the name Nelson by a teacher because, in the early 20th century, South African ...
Marriages: Graca Machel (July 18, 1998-December 5, 2013, his death); “Winnie” (Madikizela) Mandela (1958-1996, divorce); Evelyn (Ntoko) Mandela (1944-1958, divorce) Children: with Winnie Mandela: ...
From Nelson Mandela's favorite food to his life in prison. Dec. 5, 2013— -- intro: Nelson Mandela's remarkable life and accomplishments are being celebrated this week and will be long remembered ...
July 16 (Reuters) - Former South African President, Nelson Mandela, a worldwide icon of freedom and reconciliation, celebrates his 90th birthday on Friday. Here is a short summary of his life: * EARLY ...
Anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela once said: "When two neighboring countries fight each other, just know the USA visited one." A claim that anti-apartheid activist and former President of South ...
(CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Nelson Mandela, Nobel Peace Prize winner and former president of South Africa. He was given the name Nelson by a school teacher. He was sometimes called Madiba, ...