4 years
Nelson Mandela became the president of South Africa on the 27th of April in 1994 and ended his term on the 14th of June in 1999.
Nelson Mandela served as the President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, which is a period of five years.
they voted for him
1998
When Mandela was released from prison Oliver Tambo was President of the ANC. Tambo was his Mandela's long time law partner. -Bill Sparks, Toronto, Canada
He was president of South Africa from 1994 - 1999, so 5 years.
Nelson Mandela imprisoned for nearly 27 years and was released from jail in 1990. He became the president of South Africa in 1994 and his presidency lasted until 1999.
Nelson Mandela was born in 1918 and is still alive.
Nelson Mandela's autobiography is called "Long Walk to Freedom."
Nelson Mandela wrote Long Walk to Freedom.The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.
He was president of South Africa from 1994 - 1999, so 5 years.
The end of Apartheid in South Africa was marked by its first democratic election in 1994, after which the African National Congress was voted in as the ruling party. Nelson Mandela became president of the party and therefore the country shortly after being released from jail (on Robin Island). He had been held there for his participation in the struggle against apartheid. If you are really interested read his book The Long Walk to Freedom, or just watch the movie.