Timeline: Nelson Mandela 1920 - 1929
- 1925
- Attends the local one-roomed primary school near Qunu (receives the name 'Nelson' from school teacher Miss Mdingane).
- On his deathbed, Gadla Mandela asks his cousin the paramount chief of the Tembu chief Dalindyebo to be Rolihlahla's guardian and take care of his education and upbringing. The regent accedes to his cousin's wish and assumes responsibility for the Rolihlahla's education
