Nelson Mandela

In 1990, Nelson Mandela, who had devoted his life to democracy, equality and learning for all South Africans, was released from prison after serving almost 30 years for those beliefs. He was then elected as the president of the African National Congress the following year, which is in year 1991. Mr Mandela received the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of all South Africans who suffered and sacrificed so much to bring peace to their country