Mandela is famous for promoting a message of forgiveness and equality.
Apartheid was abolished in 1991, and three years later South Africa held its first elections in which black people, as well as white, were allowed to vote
Nelson Mandela was elected President and set about trying to bring people of different races together.
In 1993 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work.
In 1995 South Africa held its first major sports competition, the Rugby World Cup.
Mandela gave his support to the South African team, made up mostly of white men, which helped to unite the country.
He became one of the world's most popular leaders, with politicians and celebrities queuing up to have their photo taken with him.
Even though Nelson Mandela helped to change South Africa into a fairer place, the country still has lots of problems today, including poverty, violent crime and disease.
But he'll be remembered around the world for his message of peace and unity.
World leaders, celebrities and ordinary people have been paying their tributes to him.
Prince William, American President Barack Obama, British Prime Minister David Cameron and sports stars David Beckham and Usain Bolt are among who've said how he inspired them. He's a true legend and he's proven if you fight for your rights, you can make a difference."
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Corrected Textmore↓Mandela is famous for promoting a message of forgiveness and equality.
Apartheid was abolished in 1991, and three years later South Africa held its first elections in which black people, as well as white people, were allowed to vote.
Nelson Mandela was elected president and set about trying to bring people of different races together.
In 1993 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work.
In 1995 South Africa held its first major sports competition, the Rugby World Cup.
Mandela gave his support to the South African team, made up mostly of white men, which helped to unite the country.
He became one of the world's most popular leaders, with politicians and celebrities queuing up to have their photo taken with him.
Even though Nelson Mandela helped to change South Africa into a fairer place, the country still has lots of problems today, including poverty, violent crime and disease.
But he'll be remembered around the world for his message of peace and unity.
World leaders, celebrities and ordinary people have been paying their tributes to him.
Prince William, American President Barack Obama, British Prime Minister David Cameron and sports stars David Beckham and Usain Bolt are among those who've said how he inspired them. He's a true legend and he's proven that if you fight for your rights, you can make a difference."
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