Nelson Mandela

Former South African President Nelson Mandela and his family receive the African National Congress centenary torch. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

Former President Nelson Mandela is presented with a torch marking 100 years of South Africa's African National Congress. Msnbc.com's Dara Brown has the story.

The ANC centenary torch is presented to Nelson Mandela at his rural home in Qunu. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu all spent time incarcerated on Constitution Hill.

From director Clint Eastwood, ?Invictus? tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team, Francois Pienaar (Matt Damon), to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match.

Once considered a 'terrorist,' Nelson Mandela saved South Africa from civil war through the spirit of reconciliation. The documentary weaves a colorful tapestry of the diverse personalities who have forged South Africa's reconciliation against all odds. It is a timely and relevant message to people the world over today. This unique story teaches us that brute force cannot be effective in the long term. No matter how unjust a government, sooner or later the human spirit rebels. And when it prevails, it astounds the world by its magnanimity. Mandela turned his enemies into partners in the peace process. He understood that the oppressor must be liberated, just as much as the oppressed, as both have been robbed of their humanity. As Clint Eastwood, one of the film's interviewees, sums it up: ?The world needs people like him.?

From prisoner to liberator, Nelson Mandela's fight for equality in South Africa serves as a shining example of justice and peace. Here's a look at the pivotal moments in the life of South Africa's first black president.

British actor Idris Elba joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to talk about his new role as captain of a ship of scientists on the upcoming science fiction movie "Prometheus." He also discusses his next role, in which he'll be playing Nelson Mandela.

Former South African president F.W. de Klerk discusses his history and friendship with onetime rival Nelson Mandela.

Robyn Curnow reports on how Nelson Mandela's South African constitutional ideals are questioned by his own party.

A quote from Nelson Mandela changed his approach forever.

South African singer Zahara broke records with her first album and performed for Nelson Mandela.