Through the course of Nelson Mandela’s life, he was married three times. His first wife was Evelyn Ntoko Mase who he divorced in 1958.
His second wife was Winifred Nomzamo Zanyiwe Madikizela who he divorced in 1996 and his final marriage was to Graça Machel who was formerly the wife of assassinated Mozambican President Samora Machel. Madiba has 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
In this image, the Mandela family gathered for a private function at Tuynhuis, the President’s residence in Cape Town.
“We commit ourselves to the construction of a complete, just, and lasting peace.” ~ Nelson 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....
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...