Throughout his career, Nelson Mandela had a close group of comrades that was part of the African National Congress (ANC) or otherwise politically inclined, that supported his cause and helped him transition South Africa from apartheid to democracy in the 1990’s.
Tokyo Sexwale was a political pioneer that was imprisoned on Robben Island alongside Mandela for this anti-apartheid activities.
Joe Slovo was a anti-apartheid lawyer and the leader of the South African Communist party who worked closely alongside Madiba to oppose the apartheid system.
Cyril Ramaphosa was a leading ANC figure and is currently the President of South Africa.
Pictured are the comrades Tokyo Sexwale, Joe Slovo, Nelson Mandela and Cyril Ramaphosa in Soweto.
“Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another.” ~ Nelson Mandela
An emotional Brenda Fassie, South African pop diva, embraces Mandela....
Nelson Mandela returned to his home in Soweto after his release from prison in 1990. Nelson grew up in No. 8115 Vilakazi Street and has sinc...
Madiba laughs as his shoe comes off while kicking a soccer ball....
Mandela and other activists had an array of supporters that came to the court each time defendants were summoned. Pictured is a young Madiba...