Nelson Mandela Timeline

Journey through time with a look at the life of South African leader Nelson Mandela.

Nobel Peace Prize - Mandela used his stature to help dismantle apartheid and form a new multi-racial democracy, and he and de Klerk shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.
Presidency - Mandela was elected the country's president in 1994. He served until 1999, when he was succeeded by his deputy, Thabo Mbeki.
After the Presidency - Since stepping down as president in 1999, Mandela has become South Africa's highest-profile ambassador, campaigning against HIV/AIDS and securing his country's right to host the 2010 football World Cup.
Still Fighting - Mandela – diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2001 – has also been actively involved in peace negotiations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi and other African countries.Nelson Mandela Health Scare - Late in the week, Mandela was admitted to a Johannesburg hospital for routine tests, which resulted in growing speculation from the media about his health and a public outpouring of support. He spent two nights in the hospital before he was released. Doctors say he suffered a respiratory infection. His foundation has reported receiving thousands of notes for well wishes, including one from President Obama.

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Presidency - Mandela was elected the country's president in 1994. He served until 1999, when he was succeeded by his deputy, Thabo Mbeki.

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