Nelson Mandela was a social rights activist, politician and philanthropist who became South Africa’s first black president from 1994 to 1999. After becoming involved in the anti-apartheid movement in his 20s, Mandela joined the African National Congress in 1942. For 20 years, he directed a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent defiance against the South African government and its racist policies.
Beginning in 1962, Mandela spent 27 years in prison for political offenses. In 1993, Mandela and South African President F.W. de Klerk were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to dismantle the country's apartheid system. For generations to come, Mandela will be a source of inspiration for civil rights activists worldwide.
Early Life
Mandela was born on July 18, 1918, in the tiny village of Mvezo, on the banks of the Mbashe River in Transkei, South Africa.
His birth name was Rolihlahla Mandela. "Rolihlahla" in the Xhosa language literally means "pulling the branch of a tree," but more commonly translates as "troublemaker."
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Firstly you should include your layout features (Addresses, date, Dear Sir/Madam etc.). Make sure to leave a space between each one!
Then you should begin with an introductory paragraph. You may wish to use the common 'I am writing to you...' but avoiding this and using something more original may earn you more marks. You could use an anecdote related to your topic, maybe describing an overcrowded prison, for example.
After that paragraph, you should move on to explaining your point of view and eventually your example of alternative provision (if you have one).
Sorry this couldn't be as detailed as I would like but best of luck with the question. :)
