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he fought against racism and anti apartate in South Africa. He felt very strongly about his beliefs and for that he was jailed in 1962 and convicted of treson and sentanced to a life sentanced in prison.he was then released on feb 11th 1990

The most notable positive contribution of Mandela's presidency was probably the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. When Apartheid ended the country was full of people who had suffered gross human rights violations and wanted justice, but the crimes were so widespread that it wasn't feasible to imprison everyone who had been part of the previous regime without causing a total collapse of the government. The TRC allowed the country to face up to its past without destroying itself.

On a less positive note Mandela's presidency has been justifiably criticized for its poor handling of the AIDS epidemic in a country that has one of the highest rates of infection in the world. (He dedicated relatively little time to addressing the problem before retiring as President, a decision he now acknowledges was a terrible mistake.)

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Nelson Mandela fought for equal rights for black South Africans so that they would have the same rights as whites. For example, the right to travel freely within South Africa.

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He Gave Rights To The Black People Of South Africa.

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he helped form the first black government of Africa

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Q: What changes did Nelson Mandela make to South Africa as their president?
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