very few people can say that they have changed the world, or even one country. however,for over sixty-five years, nelson mandela has fought to bring justice and peace to south africa. during his struggle against apartheid in south africa, he started as a lawyer, became a prisoner and finally became president. in the end, mandela won freedom for himself and all south africans.
only 20 per cent of south africans are white, but by the middle of the twentieth century they owned almost 90 per cent of the land. in 1948 the government started apartheid, which means 'separateness '. with apartheid, african, indian and asian south africans were discriminated against,while whites had many privileges. only white south africans could live in certain areas, have certain jobs and vote. apartheid was very unfair, but people who protested against it were often sent to prison to prison or murdered,