What did Nelson Mandela do to help end apartheid How did Nelson Mandela become the first black president of South Africa How has Nelson Mandela's work achieved a multi-racial democracy in South Africa This book looks at the amazing life of Nelson Mandela South Africa's first black president. It describes his background and early involvement in politics his membership of the ANC and defiance of the apartheid laws and his imprisonment on Robben Island. He continued to lead the ANC while in prison and the anti-apartheid movement grew steadily thanks to his efforts. Against the odds he helped establish a democratic government in South Africa.