1918 - Born in Transkei , south Africa.
1942 - Qualified in law from Witwatersrand and fort Hare university.
1944 - Joined the African National Congress.
1948 - against the ruling Engaged in resistance National party's.
1956 - went on trail for treason.
1960 - Argued for the setting up of a military wing within the ANC.
1961 - acquitted.
1962 - Arrested and sentenced five years.
1963 - Brought to stand trail for plotting to overthrow government.
1964 - sentenced to life imprisonment .
1964-1982 - incarcerated at Robben Island prison .
1990 - Released.
1991 - elected president of the ANC.
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