Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa and universally revered leader of the struggle against Apartheid in South Africa, died on 5 December 2013 at his home in Johannesburg after struggling with failing health over the past year.
A number of Panos photographers met with and photographed Mandela over the years. Some of their images here below. To see a larger selection, please click HERE.
Nelson Mandela raises his fist in his characteristic salute on the day after his release from prison. He spent the first night at Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s residence in Bishopscourt, South Africa. 1990. © Graeme Williams / Panos Pictures
Nelson Mandela on a state visit to the Netherlands. 1994. © Martin Roemers / Panos Pictures