27 years
He was president of South Africa from 1994 - 1999, so 5 years.
Nelson Mandela Is Now The President Of South Africa After Serving A 27 Year Prison Sentence.
Nelson Mandela began serving his prison sentence on November 7, 1962. In total, he served 27 years in prison. Nelson Mandela was the President of South Africa from May 10, 1994 to June 14, 1999.
South Africa.
Nelson Rolilahlah Mandela was a political prisoner in an island in Africa known as Robben Island. He was in prison for 27 years.
Nelson Mandela stood down from his role as South Africa's President in 1999. He had only served one term
Served a prison sentence for 27 years and was elected as President of South Africa by the people.
Nelson Mandela, but he was a political activist first, then went to jail, and then became president after he was released.
After being released from prison on February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela in 1994 became the first president of South Africa elected in a multi-racial election. He served as president from to May 10, 1994 to June 14, 1999.
Nelson Mandela yearned for equality in South Africa. Mandela spent over thirty years in prison for his activism against the South African Apartheid state. After many years, the racist government was dissolved, and South Africa became a country with the same laws for everyone, regardless of color. Upon his release from prison, Mandela became the first black president of South Africa.
Nelson Mandela was 72 when he was released from prison.
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