In the winter of 1964, Nelson Mandela arrived on Robben Island where he would spend 18 of his 27 prison years. Confined to a small cell, the floor his bed, a bucket for a toilet, he was forced to ...

It was on this fairly desolate land mass that Nelson Mandela, militant anti-apartheid activist and former president of South Africa, was held captive. Today, Robben Island houses a fascinating ...

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Idris Elba has opened up about spending a night in prison to prepare for his role as Nelson Mandela ... in a prison cell on Robben Island, which is the same prison Mandela was in from 1964 to ...

The name of the charity represents Mandela's prison number when he was incarcerated at Robben Island. Organizers put ... and Jerry Dammers performing "Free Nelson Mandela," a 1980s hit from ...

The series also explores Mandela's political activism with the African National Congress, his 27-year incarceration on Robben Island, his dramatic release and his triumphant years as president of ...

(CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Nelson Mandela ... 1982 – Is transferred from Robben Island to Pollsmoor Prison. 1988 – Is transferred to Victor Verster Prison. July 5, 1989 ...

In the winter of 1964, Nelson Mandela arrived on Robben Island where he would spend 18 of his 27 prison years. Confined to a small cell, the floor his bed, a bucket for a toilet, he was forced to ...