nelson mandela was south african his entire life
 socialism and marxism mandela advocated the ultimate establishment of a classless society with sampson describing him as being openly opposed to capitalism private landownership and the power of big money
 mandela opposed the strike because it was multiracial and not ancled but a majority of black workers took part resulting in increased police repression and the introduction of the suppression of communism act 1950 affecting the actions of all protest groups