“It always seems impossible until it's done. » Nelson Mandela is a renowned African leader known for advocating love, peace and unity. Nelson was keen to transform a model of racial separation and oppression into an open democracy. In his time, Nelson played an important role as the former president of South Africa during the apartheid period. Before becoming a hero, he had to overcome considerable obstacles. Nelson spent 27 years in prison not for any murder or act of genocide he committed, but for standing up for his political beliefs and fighting for the rights of his own people. Nelson Mandela is undoubtedly one of the most memorable heroes for millions of people around the world and in particular for the black people of South Africa. Additionally, his integrity is highly valued even by white people. Eddie Daniels of the South African Liberal Party said, "Mr. Mandela is a good man, he can walk with kings and he can walk with beggars." » Apartheid was a system of residents and visitors classified into racial groups. Nelson Mandela is best known for his heroic efforts to end apartheid in South Africa. During the apartheid era, black people were subjected to the worst forms of discrimination from the white minority. They were restricted and forced to live in townships, while whites enjoyed unlimited freedom. Black people were deprived of their rights to vote, own property, marry white people, work with white people, and even travel anywhere without carrying the proper documents. Whites wanted to ensure that no black people were considered citizens. Mandela's response to inhumane social conditions was to join forces with the ANC, the African National Congress, and end racial discrimination. While others wanted to resort to violence by making a middle of paper ......pick up African youth so that they can continue their studies. In conclusion, Nelson Mandela is a hero. His integrity is highly valued by his supporters and enemies respectively. Thanks to Nelson Mandela's heroism and perseverance in overthrowing the apartheid system, all South Africans have the same opportunity to vote and live without restrictions. “I have come this long way to freedom. I tried not to falter; I made some missteps along the way. But I discovered the secret that after you climb a big hill, you discover that there are many more hills to climb. I took a moment here to rest, to admire the glorious view around me, to look back at how far I have come. But I can only rest for a moment, for with freedom comes responsibilities, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not yet over.."