1942 qualified in law
1944 joined the Africa National Congress
1948 started chased by police
1960 argued for the setting up of a military wing within the ANC
1961 acquitted and proposal accepted by ANC
1962 arrested and sentenced 5 years
1963 stand trial with arrested fellow leaders
1963 stand trial with arrested fellow leaders
1964 sentenced to life imprisonment
1990 released
1991 elected President of the ANC
1991 elected President of the ANC