Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela- July 18th, 1918 Cunu, Bliz, Umtati - December 5th, 2013 Johanesburg, South Africa. 8th president of the Republic of South Africa. 1st black president from May 10th, 1994-June 14th, 1999. A freedom fighter during Apartheid for human rights. Was imprisoned for 27 years. A 1993 Nobel Peace Prize Laureat. Also known as Madiba one of the clan names of the Kosa people.