People from all different walks of life gathered together in Bloemfontein on January 8th 1912 to form the African National Congress (ANC).
The ANC has been an enormous force against oppression and racism, resisting and leading the battle against the apartheid regime.
The ANC helped give thousands of people a voice in a time where they were voiceless. As seen in the image, young South Africans joined in solidarity at an election campaign party rally for ANC candidate Nelson Mandela.
The enthused crowd is seen carrying posters stating ‘Mandela for President’. This rally was held at the First National Bank Stadium near Soweto.
“Poverty is not an accident. Like slavery and apartheid, it is man-made and can be removed by the actions of human beings.” ~ Nelson Mandela
An emotional Brenda Fassie, South African pop diva, embraces Mandela....
Madiba laughs as his shoe comes off while kicking a soccer ball....
In 1991, Nelson Mandela received an Honorary Doctorate at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg for his commitment to the country ...
Mandela and other activists had an array of supporters that came to the court each time defendants were summoned. Pictured is a young Madiba...