What does it take to be a hero? After being in prison for nearly 30 years, then becoming the President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela became a hero to many people around the world. Through a strong, inspiring career, Mandela is one of the most powerful and influential men in South African history.
<Tab/>Mandela wasn't a hero from day one. He was born on the 18th of July in 1918. Born in Transkei, South Africa, Mandela was the son of Henry Mandela. His father was a Xhosa chief in Transkei (Bio. Com 1). Mandela's father gave him the tribal name Rolihlahla, which means "one who…
