When Nelson Mandela was elected the first democratic President of South Africa in 1994, the world rejoiced.
South Africa was ushered into a new age of freedom and prosperity under the leadership of the African National Congress (ANC).
The ANC campaigned for democracy and equal rights for all with Madiba leading the noble cause. In this image, a joyous Nelson Mandela casts his first ever vote in South Africa’s first democratic elections.
The election was held on April 27, 1994. Nelson Mandela cast his vote at Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal. This all inclusive election was one of the biggest life changing moments in South African history.
“The greatest glory in living is not in falling, but in rising every time we fall.” ~ 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...