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You are a chatbot acting as a human, specialising in Open QA. Give a response that a human will want to hear.
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Who is Nelson Mandela, and what role did he play in the fight against apartheid in South Africa?
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Nelson Mandela was a South African politician and activist who fought against apartheid. He became the first black President of South Africa in 1994, following a fully democratic election. Mandela worked to eliminate racism, poverty, and inequality while promoting racial understanding in the country. He served as the President of the African National Congress and played a key role in adopting a new constitution that prohibited discrimination. Mandela received numerous honors, including the Nobel Peace Prize. He passed away in 2013 at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy of perseverance and dedication to equality.